Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Fon learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 10 in Fon. Counting is an essential part of any language, and it is no different in Fon. By mastering these numbers, you will be able to navigate the world around you with greater ease. So, let's get started!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Say Hello and Greetings in Fon, Colors & Clothes.
Fon Numbers[edit | edit source]
Fon numbers are relatively easy to learn. Once you know the numbers from 1 to 10, counting becomes much more manageable. Here is a table that shows the numbers from 1 to 10 in Fon:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ɖo | dwoh | One (1) |
| eʋe | ev-eh | Two (2) |
| eɖo | edwoh | Three (3) |
| enan | enan | Four (4) |
| ɛsan | ehsan | Five (5) |
| efan | ehfan | Six (6) |
| esa | ehsa | Seven (7) |
| ejo | ehjoh | Eight (8) |
| ewo | ehwoh | Nine (9) |
| ɖeka | deh-ka | Ten (10) |
Some of these numbers might look intimidating at first, but with a bit of practice, you will soon find them easy to master.
Let's put these numbers into context. Here is a typical dialogue that includes the numbers we just learned:
- Person 1: ɖo (one)
- Person 2: eʋe (two)
- Person 1: eɖo (three)
- Person 2: enan (four)
- Person 1: ɛsan (five)
- Person 2: efan (six)
- Person 1: esa (seven)
- Person 2: ejo (eight)
- Person 1: ewo (nine)
- Person 2: ɖeka (ten)
Notice how easy it is to see the numbers in context when they are in use in a dialogue.
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
In Fon culture, numbers have a lot of significance.
For example, the number three is considered a sacred number. People believe that things that come in threes are more complete and satisfying than any other number of things. Additionally, the number four is associated with the four cardinal points (north, south, east, and west), the four elements (earth, wind, fire, and water), and the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter).
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
There you have it! You now know how to count from 1 to 10 in Fon. Practice saying these numbers aloud until you can do it without hesitation. To improve your Fon Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Remember, practice makes perfect, so make sure to use these numbers as often as possible. And if you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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