COUNT WITH CONFIDENCENumbers in Sundanese: Counting, Prices, Time, and Dates
Sundanese numbers are regular and easy to build once you know the first ten. Learn the native sequence first, then notice which system your community uses for time, money, and dates, because Indonesian numbers also appear in daily life.
Related guides: Sundanese travel phrases, Basic Sundanese phrases, and Sundanese pronunciation.
Count from one to ten
Memorize these ten words as a chain, and say them aloud until the order is automatic. The same words are the building blocks for every larger number.
| Number | Sundanese |
|---|---|
| 1 | hiji |
| 2 | dua |
| 3 | tilu |
| 4 | opat |
| 5 | lima |
| 6 | genep |
| 7 | tujuh |
| 8 | dalapan |
| 9 | salapan |
| 10 | sapuluh |
Build larger numbers
The prefix sa- means one, as in sabelas (eleven), saratus (one hundred), sarébu (one thousand), and sajuta (one million). For 12 to 19, add belas after the digit. For multiples of ten, add puluh after the digit.
Traditional counting words such as salawé (twenty-five) and sawidak (sixty) are still heard, so recognize them even if you build numbers the regular way.
Ask about price and time
Memorize the question and answer together so you can recognize either a Sundanese or an Indonesian number in the reply. Sabaraha asks how much or how many.
Numbers in Sundanese FAQ
How do you count to ten in Sundanese?
Hiji, dua, tilu, opat, lima, genep, tujuh, dalapan, salapan, sapuluh.
How do you say eleven and twelve in Sundanese?
Eleven is sabelas. For twelve to nineteen, add belas after the digit: dua belas, tilu belas, opat belas, and so on.
How do you ask how much in Sundanese?
Sabaraha? means how much or how many. For an object, ask Ieu téh sabaraha?
References and free Sundanese resources
Use this article as a practical starting point, then verify vocabulary, explore the grammar in depth, and compare what you hear from proficient speakers in your community.