Latin Numbers 1–20

Learning the Latin numbers from 1 to 20 is one of the most useful first steps when studying Latin. These numbers appear in classical texts, historical writing, and educational exercises.

Once you learn the numbers from 1 through 20, it becomes much easier to understand how larger latin numbers are formed.

This page includes a Latin numbers 1–20 chart with pronunciation so you can practice recognizing and speaking these numbers confidently.


Latin Numbers 1–20 Chart

The chart below shows the Latin numbers from 1 to 20. Click any number to hear how it is pronounced.

Click any number to hear it spoken aloud.

Latin Numbers 1–20 List

Here are the latin numbers from one to twenty.

NumberLatin
1ūnus
2duo
3trēs
4quattuor
5quīnque
6sex
7septem
8octō
9novem
10decem
11ūndecim
12duodecim
13tredecim
14quattuordecim
15quīndecim
16sēdecim
17septendecim
18duodēvīgintī
19ūndēvīgintī
20vīgintī

Understanding Latin Numbers 1–20

The first twenty latin numbers form the foundation for larger numbers. Once you can recognize these numbers quickly, it becomes easier to understand tens, hundreds, and larger patterns.

Try reading them aloud, listening to the pronunciation, and using them in short example sentences.


Examples of Latin Numbers in Sentences

ūnus et vīgintī annī
twenty-one years

quadrāgintā quīnque librī
forty-five books


Practice Latin Numbers

Here are a few simple ways to practice latin numbers.

  • count from 1 to 20 in Latin
  • count backwards from 20 to 1
  • click numbers in the chart and repeat the pronunciation
  • try writing the numbers from memory

With regular practice, these numbers will quickly become familiar.


Continue Learning Latin Numbers

You can continue learning latin numbers with these chart pages.

You can also learn how numbers are used in everyday latin.