Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-10
In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Twi. You will also practice using numbers in everyday situations like shopping and telling time.
Twi Numbers and Counting
Twi is a language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana. It is one of the most widely spoken native languages in the country. Like any other language, Twi has its numerical system. The Twi counting system is base 10 just like English.
In the Twi language, numbers are used for various purposes, such as counting, telling time, and indicating quantity. The numbers in Twi are quite simple and easy to learn. Learning how to count from 1 to 10 is a great place to start.
Numbers 1-10
Let's get started by learning the numbers 1 to 10 in Twi:
| Twi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| nfà | en-fah | one |
| ènnì | en-nee | two |
| ènnà | en-nah | three |
| ènntò | en-tor | four |
| ènnùm | en-noom | five |
| nnã | en-nah | six |
| nnãwòtó | en-nah-woh-toh | seven |
| nnãnan | en-nah-nan | eight |
| nnãdã | en-nah-dan | nine |
| màdwo | mah-dwo | ten |
These are the basic numbers that you need to know in Twi. Practice saying them out loud until you get familiar with the sounds. Pay attention to the pronunciation, and try to say the words as accurately as possible.
Using Numbers in Everyday Life
Knowing how to count in Twi is essential in many everyday situations. Here are some examples:
- Telling time: You can use numbers to tell the time in Twi. For example:
- It's two o'clock. = Yεn wɔ ènnìdwa. (en-nee-dwa) - It's five thirty. = Yεn wɔ ènnùmdwɔn aduasa. (en-noom-dwon a-doo-ah-sah)
- Buying and selling: When shopping, you will need to use numbers to indicate quantity and price. For example:
- How much does it cost? = Ɛyɛ dɛn? (ay-yeh den?) - Give me two tomatoes. = Bɛma me ènnì fan tɔmatɔ. (beh-mah me en-nee fan toh-mah-toh)
- Phone numbers: You can use numbers to share phone numbers in Twi. For example:
- My number is 024 123 4567. = M'ani gye wo nɔmba, ɛyɛ 024 123 4567. (m a-nee jye woh nom-bah, ay-yeh oh-too-ah-nee-two, wan-toi-ah-nee-two, fo-loo-fo, few-too-nee)
- Counting items: You may want to count items in Twi, such as books, shoes, or bottles. For example:
- I have three books. = Mepɛ sɛ ènnàbɔkɔɔ. (may-peh seh en-nah-boh-koh) - We need ten chairs. = Yεbɛba màdwo asɔfoɔ. (yeh-beh-bah mah-dwo ah-soh-foh)
- Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned the basic numbers in Twi, which are used for various purposes such as telling time, buying and selling, and counting items. Practice saying the numbers out loud until you feel comfortable with them. In the next lesson, we will expand on this knowledge and learn how to count from 11 to 20 in Twi.