Language/Haitian/Vocabulary/Cardinal-Numbers
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will explore one of the most fundamental aspects of any language: numbers. Learning how to count and understand cardinal numbers is essential for everyday communication, whether it's telling time, expressing quantities, or discussing ages. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently count from zero to one hundred in Haitian.
To make the learning experience engaging and immersive, we will not only focus on the vocabulary and grammar of cardinal numbers but also dive into the cultural significance and historical context behind them. Through interesting facts and anecdotes, you will gain a deeper understanding of how numbers are used and perceived in Haitian culture.
Let's begin our journey into the world of Haitian cardinal numbers!
Counting from Zero to Ten[edit | edit source]
To start, let's learn the numbers from zero to ten in Haitian. These numbers are the building blocks for higher numbers and will serve as the foundation for our lesson.
Here are the numbers from zero to ten in Haitian:
Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
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zero | ze-ro | zero |
un | œ̃ | one |
de | dè | two |
twa | twa | three |
kat | kat | four |
senk | sɛ̃k | five |
sis | sis | six |
sèt | sɛt | seven |
wit | wit | eight |
nèf | nɛf | nine |
dis | dis | ten |
Now that you have learned the numbers from zero to ten, it's time to move on to the next set of numbers.
Counting from Eleven to Twenty[edit | edit source]
Once you have mastered the numbers from zero to ten, counting from eleven to twenty in Haitian is a breeze. Let's learn them now:
Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
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onz | ɔ̃z | eleven |
douz | duz | twelve |
trèz | tʁɛz | thirteen |
katòz | ka.tɔz | fourteen |
kenz | kɛ̃z | fifteen |
sezyèm | sez.jɛm | sixteen |
disèt | di.sɛt | seventeen |
diswit | di.swit | eighteen |
diznèf | diz.nɛf | nineteen |
venn | vɛ̃ | twenty |
Congratulations! You can now count from zero to twenty in Haitian. Let's continue our journey to higher numbers.
Counting from Twenty-One to Thirty-Nine[edit | edit source]
Now that you have learned the numbers from zero to twenty, let's move on to counting from twenty-one to thirty-nine. The structure of the numbers remains consistent, with the word for "twenty" followed by the word for the respective unit.
Here are the numbers from twenty-one to thirty-nine in Haitian:
Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
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venn e youn | vɛ̃ e jœ̃ | twenty-one |
venn e de | vɛ̃ e dè | twenty-two |
venn e twa | vɛ̃ e twa | twenty-three |
venn e kat | vɛ̃ e kat | twenty-four |
venn e senk | vɛ̃ e sɛ̃k | twenty-five |
venn e sis | vɛ̃ e sis | twenty-six |
venn e sèt | vɛ̃ e sɛt | twenty-seven |
venn e wit | vɛ̃ e wit | twenty-eight |
venn e nèf | vɛ̃ e nɛf | twenty-nine |
trant | tʁã | thirty |
trant e youn | tʁã e jœ̃ | thirty-one |
trant e de | tʁã e dè | thirty-two |
trant e twa | tʁã e twa | thirty-three |
trant e kat | tʁã e kat | thirty-four |
trant e senk | tʁã e sɛ̃k | thirty-five |
trant e sis | tʁã e sis | thirty-six |
trant e sèt | tʁã e sɛt | thirty-seven |
trant e wit | tʁã e wit | thirty-eight |
trant e nèf | tʁã e nɛf | thirty-nine |
Great job! You are making fantastic progress. Let's move on to counting from forty to one hundred.
Counting from Forty to One Hundred[edit | edit source]
From forty to one hundred, the numbers in Haitian follow a consistent pattern. The word for the tens digit is combined with the word for the units digit, separated by the word "e" (and).
Here are the numbers from forty to one hundred in Haitian:
Haitian | Pronunciation | English |
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karant | ka.ʁã | forty |
karant e youn | ka.ʁã e jœ̃ | forty-one |
karant e de | ka.ʁã e dè | forty-two |
karant e twa | ka.ʁã e twa | forty-three |
karant e kat | ka.ʁã e kat | forty-four |
karant e senk | ka.ʁã e sɛ̃k | forty-five |
karant e sis | ka.ʁã e sis | forty-six |
karant e sèt | ka.ʁã e sɛt | forty-seven |
karant e wit | ka.ʁã e wit | forty-eight |
karant e nèf | ka.ʁã e nɛf | forty-nine |
sinkant | sɛ̃.kã | fifty |
sinkant e youn | sɛ̃.kã e jœ̃ | fifty-one |
sinkant e de | sɛ̃.kã e dè | fifty-two |
sinkant e twa | sɛ̃.kã e twa | fifty-three |
sinkant e kat | sɛ̃.kã e kat | fifty-four |
sinkant e senk | sɛ̃.kã e sɛ̃k | fifty-five |
sinkant e sis | sɛ̃.kã e sis | fifty-six |
sinkant e sèt | sɛ̃.kã e sɛt | fifty-seven |
sinkant e wit | sɛ̃.kã e wit | fifty-eight |
sinkant e nèf | sɛ̃.kã e nɛf | fifty-nine |
swasann | swa.sã | sixty |
swasann e youn | swa.sã e jœ̃ | sixty-one |
swasann e de | swa.sã e dè | sixty-two |
swasann e twa | swa.sã e twa | sixty-three |
swasann e kat | swa.sã e kat | sixty-four |
swasann e senk | swa.sã e sɛ̃k | sixty-five |
swasann e sis | swa.sã e sis | sixty-six |
swasann e sèt | swa.sã e sɛt | sixty-seven |
swasann e wit | swa.sã e wit | sixty-eight |
swasann e nèf | swa.sã e nɛf | sixty-nine |
swasanndis | swa.sã.di | seventy |
swasanndis e youn | swa.sã.di e jœ̃ | seventy-one |
swasanndis e de | swa.sã.di e dè | seventy-two |
swasanndis e twa | swa.sã.di e twa | seventy-three |
swasanndis e kat | swa.sã.di e kat | seventy-four |
swasanndis e senk | swa.sã.di e sɛ̃k | seventy-five |
swasanndis e sis | swa.sã.di e sis | seventy-six |
swasanndis e sèt | swa.sã.di e sɛt | seventy-seven |
swasanndis e wit | swa.sã.di e wit | seventy-eight |
swasanndis e nèf | swa.sã.di e nɛf | seventy-nine |
katrevenn | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ | eighty |
katrevenn e youn | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e jœ̃ | eighty-one |
katrevenn e de | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e dè | eighty-two |
katrevenn e twa | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e twa | eighty-three |
katrevenn e kat | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e kat | eighty-four |
katrevenn e senk | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e sɛ̃k | eighty-five |
katrevenn e sis | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e sis | eighty-six |
katrevenn e sèt | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e sɛt | eighty-seven |
katrevenn e wit | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e wit | eighty-eight |
katrevenn e nèf | ka.tʁə.vɛ̃ e nɛf | eighty-nine |
katrevendis | ka.tʁə.vã.di | ninety |
katrevendis e youn | ka.tʁə.vã.di e jœ̃ | ninety-one |
katrevendis e de | ka.tʁə.vã.di e dè | ninety-two |
katrevendis e twa | ka.tʁə.vã.di e twa | ninety-three |
katrevendis e kat | ka.tʁə.vã.di e kat | ninety-four |
katrevendis e senk | ka.tʁə.vã.di e sɛ̃k | ninety-five |
katrevendis e sis | ka.tʁə.vã.di e sis | ninety-six |
katrevendis e sèt | ka.tʁə.vã.di e sɛt | ninety-seven |
katrevendis e wit | ka.tʁə.vã.di e wit | ninety-eight |
katrevendis e nèf | ka.tʁə.vã.di e nɛf | ninety-nine |
san | sã | one hundred |
Congratulations! You have now mastered the cardinal numbers from zero to one hundred in Haitian. Give yourself a pat on the back for this fantastic achievement!
Cultural Insight: Numbers in Haitian Culture[edit | edit source]
Numbers hold significant cultural importance in Haiti. One interesting fact is that in Vodou, the traditional Afro-Haitian religion, certain numbers are associated with specific deities or spiritual concepts. For example, the number three (twa) is often linked to Ezili Freda, the Vodou spirit of love and beauty, while the number seven (sèt) is associated with Damballah, the serpent spirit representing wisdom and fertility.
Additionally, numbers play a role in Haitian folklore and superstitions. The number thirteen (trèz) is considered unlucky in many cultures, including Haiti. It is believed to bring bad luck and is often associated with supernatural entities and dark forces. This belief in the power of numbers to influence fate and fortune is a fascinating aspect of Haitian culture.
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!
Exercise 1: Fill in the Missing Numbers Fill in the missing numbers in the following sequence:
1. venn e __ 2. __ e twa 3. __ e kat 4. __ e sèt 5. __ e wit
Solution: 1. venn e de 2. trant e twa 3. katrevendis e kat 4. san e sèt 5. sinkant e wit
Exercise 2: Number Match-Up Match the Haitian numbers on the left with their corresponding English translations on the right:
1. karant a. thirty-five 2. swasann b. sixty 3. katrevenn c. forty 4. sinkant d. seventy 5. san e. one hundred
Solution: 1. c. forty 2. b. sixty 3. a. thirty-five 4. d. seventy 5. e. one hundred
Exercise 3: Time Practice Using the numbers you have learned, practice telling time in Haitian. Write down the time indicated by each clock:
1. ![clock showing 8:45] 2. ![clock showing 12:15] 3. ![clock showing 5:30]
Solution: 1. kat e kenz 2. diznèf e kat 3. sinkant e twa
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations on completing this comprehensive lesson on Haitian cardinal numbers! You have learned how to count from zero to one hundred and explored the cultural significance of numbers in Haitian culture. With this knowledge, you can confidently express quantities, tell time, and engage in conversations involving numbers in Haitian.
Keep practicing and reinforcing your understanding of cardinal numbers by using them in everyday situations. The more you practice, the more natural and effortless your command of numbers in Haitian will become.
In the next lesson, we will delve into ordinal numbers, adding another layer of complexity to your understanding of numbers in Haitian. Get ready for a new challenge and continued growth in your Haitian language journey!
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