Learn Ukrainian: Numbers 1–20

Mastering the numbers from one to twenty is an essential milestone in your Ukrainian language journey. These words are the foundation for everyday interactions, whether you are telling the time, asking for prices at a local market, or giving your phone number. By learning this set, you gain the ability to navigate basic transactions and understand quantities in a variety of social contexts.

One helpful pattern to notice is how numbers from eleven to nineteen are constructed. In Ukrainian, these numbers use the suffix -nadtsyat, which historically translates to on ten. This is quite similar to the teen suffix in English. For instance, if you know that five is П’ять (p’yat’), you can easily recognize fifteen as П’ятнадцять (p’yat-nád-tsyat’). Similarly, the number seven, Сім (sim), becomes seventeen, Сімнадцять (sim-nád-tsyat’). You will notice that the root of the original number remains mostly intact, making it easier to expand your vocabulary quickly.

As you move through the list from Один (o-dýn) to Десять (dé-syat’), pay attention to the rhythmic nature of the words. By the time you reach Twenty, or Двадцять (dvád-tsyat’), you will see how the language transitions from the teen structure into the next numerical category. Practicing these twenty words will significantly boost your confidence in both speaking and listening when dealing with any numerical information.