Language/Ewe/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Ewe learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Ewe! This is a basic but essential skill for any language learner. Don't worry, Ewe numbers are easy to learn!
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Say Hello and Greetings in Ewe, Geography, Clothes & Drinks.
Numbers 1 to 5[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the first five numbers:
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ɖeka | deh-kah | One |
| eve | eh-veh | Two |
| etɔ | eht-oh | Three |
| enan | eh-nah-ah | Four |
| adoɖo | ah-doh-doh | Five |
To practice, let's create a dialogue:
- Person 1: Mawu nɔvi kple ɖeka. (I have one cat.)
- Person 2: Mina mema eve akɔ. (I see two dogs.)
Numbers 6 to 10[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn the remaining numbers from 6 to 10:
| Ewe | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| enɛ | eh-neh | Six |
| eveɖi | eh-veh-dih | Seven |
| etɔnu | eht-oh-nuh | Eight |
| enanuɖi | eh-nah-nuh-dih | Nine |
| Amɔnɔfedo | ah-moh-noh-feh-doh | Ten |
Let's see some examples:
- Person 1: Mina be eveɖi wɔ hospital. (I will visit seven hospitals.)
- Person 2: Enɛ Amɔnɔfedo. (Six is ten.)
As you practice, remember that repetition and context are the keys to memorizing these numbers. Practice saying them out loud and repeating them in a dialogue with a native speaker.
To improve your [Language/Ewe|Ewe] [Language/Ewe/Vocabulary|Vocabulary], you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Ewe is spoken by over 4 million people in Ghana, Togo, and Benin? In Ewe culture, children are often named after the day of the week they were born. Each day has a corresponding name, and these names are used in addition to the individual's given name. For example, if a child was born on a Monday, they could be named "Kwadwo" in addition to their given name.
Another interesting fact about Ewe culture is the importance of drumming. Ewe drumming is a performance art that involves intricate rhythms and dances, and is an important part of many ceremonies and festivals.
I hope you enjoyed learning how to count to 10 in Ewe, and that you continue to explore this fascinating language and culture!
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