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Ordinal numbers indicate a sequence. They are often used for dates, ages, and rankings.
Grammatica: Rangtelwoorden
A1 Dutch Ordinal numbers
Level: A1
Module 2: Van uren tot seizoenen (From hours to seasons)
Lesson 11: Rangtelwoorden (Ordinal numbers)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
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- Up to 'negentiende', the ordinal number is formed by adding '-de' to the cardinal number.
- From 'twintigste' onwards, '-ste' is used, such as 'twintigste'.
| Rangtelwoord (Ordinal number) | Rangtelwoord (Ordinal number) | Rangtelwoord (Ordinal number) |
|---|---|---|
| Eerste (First) | Tiende (Tenth) | Twintigste (Twentieth) |
| Tweede (Second) | Elfde (Eleventh) | Dertigste (Thirtieth) |
| Derde (Third) | Twaalfde (Twelfth) | Veertigste (Fortieth) |
| Vierde (Fourth) | Dertiende (Thirteenth) | Vijftigste (Fiftieth) |
| Vijfde (Fifth) | Veertiende (Fourteenth) | Zestigste (Sixtieth) |
| Zesde (Sixth) | Vijftiende (Fifteenth) | Zeventigste (Seventieth) |
| Zevende (Seventh) | Zestiende (Sixteenth) | Tachtigste (Eightieth) |
| Achtste (Eighth) | Zeventiende (Seventeenth) | Negentigste (Ninetieth) |
| Negende (Ninth) | Achttiende (Eighteenth) | Honderdste (Hundredth) |
| Tiende (Tenth) | Negentiende (Nineteenth) |
Exceptions!
- With eerste, derde, achtste the form differs.
Exercise 1: Rangtelwoorden
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Negentigste, zesentwintigste, achtste, vierde, derde, zestigste, tweede, eerste
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
vierde
fourth
2
tweede
second
3
derde
third
4
eerste
first
