# Italian: Numbers 1-20

Difficulty: beginner

In Italian, cardinal numbers are used as adjectives and are generally invariable (they don't change based on gender), except for the word for one. They precede the noun they modify.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [dieci](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/ten.md) | /djˈɛtʃɪ/ | ten |
| [venti](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/twenty.md) | /vˈɛntɪ/ | twenty |
| [pezzi](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/pieces.md) | /pˈɛtsːɪ/ | pieces |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Numbers 1-20" in Italian?

In Italian, cardinal numbers are used as adjectives and are generally invariable (they don't change based on gender), except for the word for one. They precede the noun they modify.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Formal vs. Informal Farewells](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/formal-vs-informal-farewells.md) (beginner)
- [Counting in Hundreds and Thousands](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/counting-in-hundreds-and-thousands.md) (beginner)
- [Pure Vowel Sounds](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/grammar/pure-vowel-sounds.md) (beginner)

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