Language/Plateau-malagasy/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Plateau Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count to 10 in Plateau Malagasy. Knowing the numbers is essential when learning a new language, and it is no different for Plateau Malagasy. We will also touch on some interesting facts about the culture of Madagascar. Let's get started!
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Plateau Malagasy Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions ..., Colors, How to say Good Bye? & Relationships and Emotions.
Plateau Malagasy Numbers[edit | edit source]
In Plateau Malagasy, numbers are not as difficult as in other languages. The words for one to ten are as follows:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| iray | ee-rye | one |
| roa | roo-ah | two |
| telo | teh-loo | three |
| efatra | eff-ah-tr | four |
| dimy | dee-my | five |
| enina | ay-nee-nah | six |
| fiteny | feet-en | seven |
| valo | vah-loo | eight |
| sivy | see-vee | nine |
| folo | fo-loo | ten |
It's important to note that numbers one to five are used to count objects while numbers six to ten are used to count people or animals. Another interesting fact is that in Plateau Malagasy, if you want to count ten objects, you would say "folo sy iray" which means "ten and one".
Plateau Malagasy Culture[edit | edit source]
Plateau Malagasy is the dialect spoken in the central plateau region of Madagascar. The Plateau region is known for its cool climate, which makes it an ideal location for agriculture. Rice is the main crop grown by farmers in the region.
The traditional music of Madagascar is known as "hira gasy." This type of music is played with traditional instruments like the valiha, which is a bamboo tube zither. Hira gasy is usually accompanied by dancing and singing, and it is a significant aspect of the Malagasy culture. The music often tells stories of everyday life, love, and nature.
Another unique aspect of Malagasy culture is their belief in "fady." Fady are traditional cultural rules that guide behavior and beliefs. These customs dictate what is forbidden or taboo in Malagasy culture. For example, it is fady to whistle at night because it is believed to summon spirits. Be sure to respect fady if you ever visit Madagascar.
Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice! Let's use the numbers you learned today to count objects.
Here's an example:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| iray tanana | ee-rye tah-nah-nah | one body |
| roa hazo | roo-ah hah-zoo | two trees |
| telo biby | teh-loo bee-by | three animals |
| efatra volana | eff-ah-tr vo-lah-nah | four months |
| dimy vary | dee-my vah-ree | five rice bags |
| enina rano | ay-nee-nah rah-noo | six waters |
Can you fill in the rest?
Person 1: sivy ------ (nine stones) Person 2: folo sy enina ------- (ten pens) Person 1: fiteny -------- (seven shirts) Person 2: valo --------- (eight hats)
Excellent job! You are on your way to mastering Plateau Malagasy numbers. Remember to practice as much as possible and to use Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. Don't forget to check out the Vocabulary page for more words and phrases. 😊
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