Latin Numbers 1–50
Learning the Latin numbers from 1 to 50 helps you become comfortable with the core patterns used in classical Latin number words.
Once you understand the numbers from 1 through 50, it becomes much easier to see how the latin number system builds larger numbers using predictable patterns.
This page includes a Latin numbers 1–50 chart with pronunciation, explanations of number patterns, and examples to help you practice.
Latin Numbers 1–50 Chart
The chart below shows the Latin numbers from 1 to 50. Click any number to hear how it is pronounced.
Understanding Latin Numbers 21–50
Latin often forms numbers above 20 by combining tens with units. Examples: 21 = vīgintī ūnus, 37 = trīgintā septem, 48 = quadrāgintā octō.
Once you learn the tens and the smaller numbers, it becomes much easier to read and say numbers in this range.
Latin Tens
| Number | Latin |
|---|---|
| 20 | vīgintī |
| 30 | trīgintā |
| 40 | quadrāgintā |
| 50 | quīnquāgintā |
| 60 | sexāgintā |
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 50 in Latin
- count backwards from 50 to 1
- click numbers in the chart and repeat the pronunciation
- try writing numbers from memory
Practicing regularly will help you become comfortable recognizing and speaking these numbers.
Continue Learning Latin Numbers
You can continue learning larger latin numbers with these charts.
You can also learn how numbers are used in everyday latin.