Understanding Numbers 100 and Beyond in Italian

Overview of Counting 100 and Beyond

In Italian, numbers beyond 100 are built using base words for the hundreds, thousands, and so on, combined with smaller numbers. This is similar to English but with some unique Italian conventions.

Prime Numbers: 100, 200, 300, etc.

Numbers like 100, 200, and 300 use the word cento for 'hundred'. Here are some examples: - 100 - cento - 200 - duecento - 300 - trecento

Combining Numbers After Hundreds

To express numbers in-between hundreds, such as 126, you combine cento with numbers from 1-99. The rules are straightforward but ensure correct gender and number agreement.

Thousands and Beyond

The term for 'thousand' is mille when singular. For multiple thousands, use mila. Here are some examples:

Higher Figures: Ten Thousand and More

As you move to figures like ten thousand, one hundred thousand, and a million, the pattern of compounding continues: - 10,000 - diecimila - 100,000 - centomila - 1,000,000 - un milione

• ten thousand: diecimila
• one hundred thousand: centomila
• one million: un milione

Practical Tips for Learning Italian Numbers

Practicing saying and writing these numbers in Italian will aid in recognizing them in conversation and text. Engaging with Italian media, like films or news broadcasts can improve your number fluency.