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Afrikaans Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions → Numbers and Shopping

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn the basic Afrikaans numbers and how to use them in shopping and bargaining situations. Numbers are an important part of everyday life, and mastering them will greatly improve your ability to navigate Afrikaans-speaking countries. We will also cover shopping-related vocabulary and phrases that will help you communicate effectively while shopping or bargaining.

Afrikaans Numbers

Cardinal Numbers

Afrikaans uses a decimal system, which means that the counting system is based on groups of ten. Below are the cardinal numbers from one to ten in Afrikaans:

Afrikaans	Pronunciation	English
een	ayn	one
twee	tvay	two
drie	three	three
vier	feer	four
vyf	fayf	five
ses	ses	six
sewe	say-vuh	seven
agt	ugt	eight
nege	nay-ghuh	nine
tien	teen	ten

To form the numbers from eleven to nineteen, simply add the word "tien" to the end of the cardinal number. For example, "elf" means "eleven" (een + tien), and "vyftien" means "fifteen" (vyf + tien).

To form the multiples of ten (20, 30, 40, and so on), use the cardinal number followed by the word "tig". For example, "twintig" means "twenty" (twee + tig), "dertig" means "thirty" (drie + tig), and so on.

For larger numbers, use the word "honderd" (hundred) to form the numbers from 100 to 900. Combine the cardinal number with the word "honderd" and any remaining numbers after that. For example, "driehonderd" means "three hundred" (drie + honderd), and "tweehonderdtwee-en-vyftig" means "two hundred and fifty-two" (twee + honderd + twee + en + vyftig).

Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate position or order. In Afrikaans, they are formed simply by adding "-de" to the cardinal number. For example, "derde" means "third" (drie + de), and "vyfde" means "fifth" (vyf + de).

Shopping and Bargaining

Vocabulary

Here are some common Afrikaans shopping and bargaining words and phrases:

• winkel - shop
• mark - market
• koop - buy
• verkoop - sell
• prys - price
• goedkoop - cheap
• duur - expensive
• bargain - bargain
• afslag - discount
• kaartjie - ticket
• kassier - cashier
• betaal - pay
• kredietkaart - credit card
• kontant - cash
• sak - bag
• pas - fit (for clothes)
• grootte - size
• ruil - exchange
• retour - return

Useful Phrases

Here are some useful Afrikaans phrases to use while shopping or bargaining:

• Mag ek vra hoeveel dit kos? - Can I ask how much this costs?
• Is daar 'n afslag beskikbaar? - Is there a discount available?
• Ek is opsoek na 'n koopie wat goedkoop is. - I'm looking for a bargain that is cheap.
• Dit is te duur, kan jy 'n beter prys gee? - That is too expensive, can you give me a better price?
• Ek wil dit graag koop. - I would like to buy it.
• Het jy dit in 'n ander grootte / kleur? - Do you have it in a different size / color?
• Kan ek dit ruil vir iets ander? - Can I exchange it for something else?
• Kan ek dit asseblief terugbring? - Can I please return it?
• Ek gebruik kontant / 'n kredietkaart om te betaal. - I will pay with cash / a credit card.

Numerical Expressions

When shopping, it's important to know how to express numbers in Afrikaans. Here are some examples:

Afrikaans	Pronunciation	English
Een kilogram	ayn kee-lo-gram	One kilogram
Twee bokse	tvay bocks-uh	Two boxes
Drie pare skoene	three pah-ruh skoon-uh	Three pairs of shoes
Vier hemde	feer hem-duh	Four shirts
Vyf penne	fayf pen-nuh	Five pens

When expressing larger numbers or prices, Afrikaans uses a decimal point instead of a comma. So instead of writing "10,000", Afrikaans would write it as "10.000".

Conclusion

By mastering the Afrikaans numbers and shopping vocabulary in this lesson, you will be better equipped to navigate Afrikaans-speaking countries, shop and bargain effectively, and communicate with confidence in everyday situations. Don't forget to practice and use these skills as often as possible!

Table of Contents - Afrikaans Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Afrikaans

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Nouns and Gender
• Adjectives and Agreement
• Verbs and Tenses
• Adverbs and Comparatives
• Pronouns and Prepositions

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Greetings and Introductions

• Saying Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Talking about Family and Friends
• Describing People and Appearance
• Daily Routine and Activities
• Food and Drink
• Numbers and Shopping
• Travel and Transportation

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Culture and Social Customs

• South African Culture and History
• Afrikaans Music and Literature
• Celebrations and Festivals
• Etiquette and Social Customs
• Business and Work Culture
• Sport and Leisure Activities
• Daily Life and Routines

Related Lessons

• Days of the Week
• Countries
• Problems
• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Daily Routine and Activities
• Fruits
• Talking about Family and Friends
• Clothes
• Time