5 Numbers
In this section you will learn how to count from zero to ten. Study Table 5 alongside the audio that follows to help you become familiar with numbers in Tamil.
Table 5 Numbers in Tamil
| Number | Tamil script | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | பூச்சியம் | Poochchiam |
| 1 | ஒன்று | Ondru |
| 2 | இரண்டு | Erandu |
| 3 | மூன்று | Moondru |
| 4 | நான்கு | Naanku |
| 5 | ஐந்து | Ainthu |
| 6 | ஆறு | Aaru |
| 7 | ஏழு | Erlu |
| 8 | எட்டு | Ettu |
| 9 | ஒன்பது | Onpathu |
| 10 | பத்து | Paththu |
Numbers 0–10
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