How Can I Teach My Child to Count in Tamil?
Learn Tamil Numbers from 1 to 100 with Easy Audio Support for Kids

Numbers are everywhere! From counting your toys to knowing your age, numbers help us understand the world. Today, let’s have fun learning how to count in Tamil! We will start with small numbers and then move on to big ones. Ready? Let’s go!
The first step in learning numbers is to start with 1 to 10. These are the foundation for all bigger numbers. Here’s how we say them in Tamil:
Numbers 1 - 10
Ondru
Irandu
Moondru
Naangu
Ainthu
Aaru
Yelu
Ettu
Onbadhu
Pathu
Numbers are everywhere! From counting your toys to knowing your age, numbers help us understand the world. Today, let’s have fun learning how to count in Tamil! We will start with small numbers and then move on to big ones. Ready? Let’s go!
Here’s the cool trick: After 10, numbers in Tamil follow a simple pattern. It’s like stacking numbers together! Think of 11 as "ten plus one," 12 as "ten plus two," and so on.
But here’s something fun—when we say these numbers in Tamil, we don’t just say "ten-one," "ten-two," etc. Instead, we merge the sounds so they flow smoothly!

See how the words connect? It makes pronunciation smooth and easy! Now, let’s try counting from 11 to 20!
Numbers 11 - 20
Pathinondru
Pannirendu
Pathimoondru
Pathinaangu
Pathinaindhu
Pathinaaru
Pathinettu
Pathinettu
Patthonbathu
Irupathu
From here on, counting in Tamil becomes a breeze! The pattern stays the same, making it super easy to learn bigger numbers. Let’s keep going and see how 21 to 50 follow the same simple trick!
Numbers 21 - 30
Irupathi ondru
Irupathi rendu
Irupathi moondru
Irupathi naangu
Irupathi aindhu
Irupathi aaru
Irupathi yelu
Irupathi ettu
Irupathi onbathu
Muppathu
Numbers 31 - 40
Irupathi ondru
Muppathi rendu
Muppathi moondru
Muppathi naangu
Muppathi aindhu
Muppathi aaru
Muppathi yelu
Muppathi ettu
Muppathi onbathu
Naarpathu
Numbers 41 - 50
Naarpathi ondru
Naarpathi rendu
Naarpathi moondru
Naarpathi naangu
Naarpathi aindhu
Naarpathi aaru
Naarpathi yelu
Naarpathi ettu
Naarpathi onbathu
Aimbathu
Once you’ve got the pattern down, counting up to 100 is a piece of cake! Just remember the words for 50, 60, 70, and so on—then simply add 1, 2, 3 to them, just like before. Easy, right? Let’s keep going!

Numbers 51 - 100
Aimbathu
Arubathu
Elubathu
Enbathu
Thonnooru
Nooru
Numbers over 100!
Ayiram (Thousand)
Latcham (Lakh)
Kodi (Crore)
Wow! Now you know even big numbers in Tamil!
Quarter, Half & Three fourth!
Kaal
Arai
Mukkaal
Small things matter too! These fractions help in everyday life, like sharing chocolates or measuring ingredients while cooking.
First, Second & Third!
Mudhal
Irandam
Moondram
You’ve just learnt to count in Tamil—what a fun start! But to actually remember and use these numbers, you’ll love the illustrated lessons waiting below. It’s filled with real-life examples, colorful pictures for each number, and fun, interactive parts designed for kids to guess, remember, and learn with ease.
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