Count to ten Meaning in English
expression
ˈkaʊnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈtɛn
KOWNT tuh TEN
kˈaʊnt/ /tˈuː/ /tˈɛn
KOWNT too TEN
Definition
To say the numbers from one to ten in order, often used to calm down or teach numbers.
Usage & Nuances
Common in teaching and parenting. Also used as advice for calming down before reacting emotionally. Used literally or figuratively. Sometimes appears as 'take a breath and count to ten'.
Spanish: contar hasta diezPortuguese (BR): contar até dezPortuguese (PT): contar até dezChinese (Simplified): 数到十Chinese (Traditional): 數到十Hindi: दस तक गिननाArabic: عُدّ حتى العشرةBengali: এক থেকে দশ পর্যন্ত গোনাRussian: сосчитать до десятиJapanese: 十まで数えるVietnamese: đếm đến mườiKorean: 열까지 세다Turkish: ona kadar saymakUrdu: دس تک گنناIndonesian: menghitung sampai sepuluh
Example Sentences
Can you count to ten in English?
basic
My son can count to ten by himself.
basic
Let’s count to ten together.
basic
When you’re angry, just count to ten before you say anything.
natural
The teacher asked the kids to count to ten out loud.
natural
If you’re stressed, try to count to ten and breathe.
natural