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.

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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.

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Latin Numbers 1–20 List

Here are the latin numbers from one to twenty.

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

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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.

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Examples of Latin Numbers in Sentences

ūnus et vīgintī annī
twenty-one years

quadrāgintā quīnque librī
forty-five books

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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.

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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.