Learn Arabic Tens Easily

Arabic tens are an important part of learning Arabic numbers. After studying the numbers from 1 to 10 and then the numbers from 11 to 19, it is useful to understand how tens work from 20 to 90.

This lesson is useful for Arabic for beginners, but also for anyone who wants to strengthen their Arabic vocabulary, Arabic reading and Arabic grammar. Tens are used in dates, ages, prices, quantities, schedules and many everyday sentences.

In this lesson, you will learn Arabic tens, their pronunciation, their declension and the rule of the noun that follows them.

What Are Arabic Tens?

In Arabic, tens are called أَلْفَاظُ العُقُودِ. They correspond to the numbers 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90.

These numbers have a grammatical feature: they behave like the sound masculine plural, called جَمْعُ المُذَكَّرِ السَّالِمُ.

They therefore take:

• ـونَ in the nominative case;
• ـينَ in the accusative and genitive cases.

Arabic Tens from 20 to 90

Nominative, Accusative and Genitive Forms

Since Arabic tens follow the rule of the sound masculine plural, their ending changes according to their grammatical function in the sentence.

In the nominative case, they end with ـونَ. In the accusative and genitive cases, they end with ـينَ.

The Noun After Arabic Tens

After Arabic tens, the counted noun is generally singular and accusative. In Arabic grammar, it is described as مَنْصُوب.

Examples:

• عِشْرُونَ طَالِبًا: twenty students;
• ثَلَاثُونَ كِتَابًا: thirty books;
• أَرْبَعُونَ قِصَّةً: forty stories;
• خَمْسُونَ أُسْتَاذًا: fifty teachers.

This rule is important for building correct sentences in Modern Standard Arabic.

Example Sentences with Arabic Tens

Here are some simple sentences to help you use Arabic tens correctly:

Why Learn Arabic Numbers?

Numbers are essential when learning Arabic. They appear in daily conversations, texts, schedules, prices, dates, exercises and common communication situations.

Mastering Arabic tens helps students:

• strengthen Arabic vocabulary;
• improve Arabic reading;
• use Arabic numerals in simple sentences;
• understand Modern Standard Arabic texts;
• progress in Arabic grammar;
• prepare for the study of hundreds and thousands.

To strengthen your foundations, you can start with our guide to learn Arabic online, review the Arabic alphabet or use our free Arabic books for beginners.

Learn Arabic Tens with a Teacher

Arabic tens are simple to memorize, but their declension requires practice. A private Arabic tutor can help you understand the rules, correct your Arabic pronunciation and teach you how to use numbers in complete sentences.

At Al-Dirassa, you can follow online Arabic classes with personalized learning. These classes are suitable for adults, children, beginners and students who want to progress in Modern Standard Arabic or Quranic Arabic.

For younger learners, you can also discover our Arabic classes for kids, adapted to their age, level and learning rhythm.

Conclusion

Arabic tens, called أَلْفَاظُ العُقُودِ, range from 20 to 90. They end with ـونَ in the nominative case and with ـينَ in the accusative or genitive case.

This lesson helps you understand a precise topic related to Arabic numbers, but complete Arabic learning requires method, regular practice and correction from a teacher.

With private Arabic lessons and progressive learning, you will be able to read, understand and use Arabic numbers more confidently in your sentences and conversations.