Language/Swati/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Swati learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to count to 10 in Swati. Counting is one of the most basic skills you need to master when learning a new language. It is a great way to start building your foundation in the language. Let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Fruits, Say Hello and Greetings in Swati, Greetings & Days of the Week.
Let's learn to count to 10[edit | edit source]
Swati uses an Arabic numeral system, just like English. The Swati numbers from 1 to 10 are:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| tinyeleti | ti-nye-le-tee | One |
| kubili | ku-bi-lee | Two |
| kuceli | ku-ce-lee | Three |
| kune | ku-neh | Four |
| kuhlanu | ku-hla-nu | Five |
| sita | see-ta | Six |
| sikhombisa | si-khom-bi-sa | Seven |
| sishagalombili | si-sha-ga-lo-mbi-lee | Eight |
| sinhlanu | si-hla-nu | Nine |
| lesi | le-see | Ten |
Now, let's practice these numbers in a dialog.
- Person 1: Tinyeleti. (One)
- Person 2: Kubili. (Two)
- Person 1: Kuceli. (Three)
- Person 2: Kune. (Four)
- Person 1: Kuhlanu. (Five)
- Person 2: Sita. (Six)
- Person 1: Sikhombisa. (Seven)
- Person 2: Sishagalombili. (Eight)
- Person 1: Sinhlanu. (Nine)
- Person 2: Lesi. (Ten)
Perfect! You now know how to count from 1 to 10 in Swati!
Tips to improve your Swati counting skills[edit | edit source]
The best way to improve your skills is practice, practice, practice. Try counting with a friend and see who can count the fastest and most accurately. You can also use videos, audio recordings, or apps to improve your pronunciation and comprehension skills.
To improve your Swati Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
Swati is a Bantu language, and it is spoken in Swaziland and South Africa. It is closely related to Zulu, and the two languages are sometimes considered dialects of the same language. Swati has a rich cultural heritage, and it is known for its music, dance, and traditional clothing.
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