Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Numbers-and-Shopping
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will delve into the world of numbers and shopping in Afrikaans. Numbers are a fundamental aspect of any language, and mastering them will allow you to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Additionally, learning how to shop and bargain in Afrikaans-speaking countries will give you the confidence to navigate markets and stores with ease. So let's get started!
Numbers and Counting System[edit | edit source]
Cardinal Numbers[edit | edit source]
In Afrikaans, cardinal numbers are used to count and express quantity. Let's take a look at the numbers from 1 to 10:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Een | Ayn | One |
| Twee | Tvay | Two |
| Drie | Dree | Three |
| Vier | Fyir | Four |
| Vyf | Fafe | Five |
| Ses | Sess | Six |
| Sewe | Sev-uh | Seven |
| Agt | Aght | Eight |
| Nege | Neh-guh | Nine |
| Tien | Teen | Ten |
To form numbers from 11 to 19, you simply add the word "tien" (ten) after the ones digit. For example, "elf" (eleven) is formed by combining "een" (one) and "tien" (ten). Let's see some examples:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Elf | Elf | Eleven |
| Twaalf | Tvaalf | Twelve |
| Dertien | Der-teen | Thirteen |
| Veertien | Feer-teen | Fourteen |
| Vyftien | Fift-teen | Fifteen |
| Sestien | Sess-teen | Sixteen |
| Sewentien | Sev-en-teen | Seventeen |
| Agtien | Aght-teen | Eighteen |
| Negentien | Neh-ghen-teen | Nineteen |
To form numbers from 20 to 99, you combine the tens digit with the ones digit, using the word "en" (and) as a connector. For example, "vyf-en-twintig" (twenty-five) is formed by combining "vyf" (five), "en" (and), and "twintig" (twenty). Let's look at some more examples:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Twintig | Tvin-tay | Twenty |
| Een-en-twintig | Ayn-en-tvin-tay | Twenty-one |
| Dertig | Der-tay | Thirty |
| Veertig | Feer-tay | Forty |
| Vyftig | Fift-tay | Fifty |
| Sestig | Sess-tay | Sixty |
| Sewentig | Sev-en-tay | Seventy |
| Tagtig | Tug-tay | Eighty |
| Negentig | Neh-ghen-tay | Ninety |
| Honderd | Hun-dert | One hundred |
Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of something. In Afrikaans, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-de" to the cardinal number. Let's take a look at the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Eerste | Air-stuh | First |
| Tweede | Tvay-duh | Second |
| Derde | Der-duh | Third |
| Vierde | Fyir-duh | Fourth |
| Vyfde | Fafe-duh | Fifth |
| Sesde | Sess-duh | Sixth |
| Sewende | Sev-en-duh | Seventh |
| Agtste | Aght-stuh | Eighth |
| Negende | Neh-gen-duh | Ninth |
| Tiende | Teen-duh | Tenth |
To form ordinal numbers from 11th to 19th, you simply add the suffix "-de" to the corresponding cardinal number. For example, "elfde" (eleventh) is formed by adding "-de" to "elf" (eleven). Let's see some examples:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Elfde | Elf-duh | Eleventh |
| Twaalfde | Tvaalf-duh | Twelfth |
| Dertiende | Der-teen-duh | Thirteenth |
| Veertiende | Feer-teen-duh | Fourteenth |
| Vyftiende | Fift-teen-duh | Fifteenth |
| Sestiende | Sess-teen-duh | Sixteenth |
| Sewentiende | Sev-en-teen-duh | Seventeenth |
| Agtiende | Aght-teen-duh | Eighteenth |
| Negentiende | Neh-ghen-teen-duh | Nineteenth |
To form ordinal numbers from 20th onwards, you combine the ordinal number with the word "ste" (th). For example, "twintigste" (twentieth) is formed by combining "twintig" (twenty) and "ste" (th). Let's look at some more examples:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Twintigste | Tvin-tay-stuh | Twentieth |
| Een-en-twintigste | Ayn-en-tvin-tay-stuh | Twenty-first |
| Dertigste | Der-tay-stuh | Thirtieth |
| Veertigste | Feer-tay-stuh | Fortieth |
| Vyftigste | Fift-tay-stuh | Fiftieth |
| Sestigste | Sess-tay-stuh | Sixtieth |
| Sewentigste | Sev-en-tay-stuh | Seventieth |
| Tagtigste | Tug-tay-stuh | Eightieth |
| Negentigste | Neh-ghen-tay-stuh | Ninetieth |
| Honderdste | Hun-dert-stuh | Hundredth |
Counting and Beyond[edit | edit source]
Now that we have covered the basics of cardinal and ordinal numbers, let's move on to counting in Afrikaans. To count beyond 100, you simply combine the hundreds digit with the tens and ones digits, using the word "en" (and) as a connector. For example, "honderd en een" (one hundred and one) is formed by combining "honderd" (hundred), "en" (and), and "een" (one). Let's see some more examples:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Honderd en tien | Hun-dert en teen | One hundred and ten |
| Twee honderd | Tvay hun-dert | Two hundred |
| Drie honderd een-en-twintig | Dree hun-dert ayn-en-tvin-tay | Three hundred and twenty-one |
| Vier honderd vyf-en-veertig | Fyir hun-dert fafe-en-feer-tay | Four hundred and forty-five |
| Vyf honderd sestig | Fafe hun-dert sess-tay | Five hundred and sixty |
| Seshonderd sewentig | Sess-hun-dert sev-en-tay | Six hundred and seventy |
| Sewe honderd een-en-veertig | Sev-en hun-dert ayn-en-feer-tay | Seven hundred and forty-one |
| Agt honderd negentig | Aght hun-dert neh-ghen-tay | Eight hundred and ninety |
| Nege honderd nege-en-tagtig | Neh-guh hun-dert neh-guh-en-tug-tay | Nine hundred and ninety-eight |
| Een duisend | Ayn doy-suhnt | One thousand |
Fractions[edit | edit source]
Fractions in Afrikaans are formed by combining the cardinal number with the word "deel" (part) and the denominator. For example, "een derde" (one third) is formed by combining "een" (one), "deel" (part), and "derde" (third). Let's see some more examples:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Een halwe | Ayn hul-vuh | One half |
| Een kwart | Ayn kwart | One quarter |
| Een vyfde | Ayn fafe-duh | One fifth |
| Twee derdes | Tvay der-duhs | Two thirds |
| Drie kwarte | Dree kwart-uh | Three quarters |
| Vier vyfdes | Fyir fafe-duhs | Four fifths |
Big Numbers[edit | edit source]
Afrikaans uses a similar system to English for expressing big numbers, with the addition of the word "miljoen" (million) and "miljard" (billion). Let's take a look at some examples:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Een miljoen | Ayn mil-yoon | One million |
| Twee miljoen | Tvay mil-yoon | Two million |
| Drie miljard | Dree mil-yard | Three billion |
| Vier miljard | Fyir mil-yard | Four billion |
Shopping and Bargaining[edit | edit source]
Shopping in Afrikaans-speaking countries can be an exciting experience. Whether you're exploring local markets or visiting modern shopping malls, knowing the essential vocabulary and phrases will help you navigate the shopping scene with ease.
Basic Shopping Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start by learning some basic shopping vocabulary in Afrikaans:
- Winkel - Shop
- Mark - Market
- Afdeling - Department
- Kleding - Clothing
- Skoene - Shoes
- Juweliersware - Jewelry
- Boeke - Books
- Kos - Food
- Drank - Drinks
- Supermark - Supermarket
- Kassa - Cash register
- Betaling - Payment
- Kwitansie - Receipt
- Tassie - Bag
Asking for Help[edit | edit source]
If you need assistance while shopping, here are some useful phrases to help you ask for help:
- Kan u my help? - Can you help me?
- Ek soek... - I'm looking for...
- Waar is...? - Where is...?
- Hoeveel kos dit? - How much does this cost?
- Het u iets goedkoper? - Do you have anything cheaper?
- Het u iets duurder? - Do you have anything more expensive?
- Ek wil dit koop. - I want to buy this.
- Ek is net aan die rondkyk. - I'm just browsing.
Bargaining[edit | edit source]
In some markets and smaller shops, bargaining is a common practice. Here are some phrases to help you negotiate a better price:
- Kan u die prys verlaag? - Can you lower the price?
- Ek kan nie soveel betaal nie. - I can't afford that much.
- Wat is die beste prys wat u kan gee? - What's the best price you can give?
- Ek sal R100 bied. - I'll offer R100.
- Kan u dit goedkoper maak? - Can you make it cheaper?
- Het u 'n beter prys vir my? - Do you have a better price for me?
- Ek sal dit net koop as u die prys verlaag. - I'll only buy it if you lower the price.
At the Checkout[edit | edit source]
When you're ready to pay for your purchases, here are some phrases you can use at the checkout:
- Kan ek met kaart betaal? - Can I pay with a card?
- Ek betaal kontant. - I'm paying cash.
- Kan ek 'n kwitansie kry? - Can I get a receipt?
- Dankie, hou die wisselgeld. - Thank you, keep the change.
- Ek wil dit ruil. - I want to exchange this.
- Is daar 'n waarborg? - Is there a warranty?
- Kan ek dit terugbring as ek nie tevrede is nie? - Can I return it if I'm not satisfied?
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
In Afrikaans-speaking countries, shopping is often seen as a social activity. It's common for family and friends to go shopping together and provide opinions on purchases. Bargaining is also a common practice in many markets, so don't hesitate to negotiate for a better price. Additionally, it's important to greet and engage in small talk with shopkeepers and salespeople as it is considered polite and friendly.
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases for numbers and shopping in Afrikaans, it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned:
Exercise 1: Counting and Cardinal Numbers - Write the numbers from 1 to 20 in Afrikaans. - Say the numbers from 30 to 50 in Afrikaans.
Exercise 2: Ordinal Numbers - Write the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th in Afrikaans. - Say the ordinal numbers from 15th to 20th in Afrikaans.
Exercise 3: Shopping Dialogue - Imagine you are shopping for clothes in an Afrikaans-speaking country. Write a dialogue between yourself and a shop assistant, including greetings, asking for help, and negotiating the price.
Exercise 4: Cultural Reflection - Research and write a short paragraph about the shopping customs and traditions in an Afrikaans-speaking country. Include any interesting facts or anecdotes you find.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on Afrikaans numbers and shopping. You have learned how to count and form numbers in Afrikaans, as well as essential vocabulary and phrases for shopping and bargaining. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your language skills. Happy shopping!
Videos[edit | edit source]
Afrikaans in Three Minutes – Numbers 11-100 - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Flashcards for learning Afrikaans with audio
- Afrikaans vocabulary for English speakers - 5000 words (Paperback ...
- Afrikaans-English Dictionary on the App Store
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Days of the Week
- Countries
- Problems
- Introducing Yourself and Others
- Daily Routine and Activities
- Fruits
- Talking about Family and Friends
- Clothes
- Time
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