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Welcome to the Shona Vocabulary - Count to 10 lesson. This lesson will teach you the basics of counting in Shona. Please feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/shona Shona] learners! 😊
 
In this lesson, you will learn how to count in Shona. As a Shona language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that numbers are important in any language. They help in everyday communication such as telling time, dates, and how much things cost. So, let's get started!


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==Main Words==
 
Here are some basic words and phrases in Shona.  
<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]], [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]], [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Describing-Relationships|Describing Relationships]] & [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]].</span>
== Introduction ==
 
Shona is a Bantu language widely spoken in Zimbabwe and southern Zambia. It has several dialects and is the most widely spoken language in Zimbabwe. To improve your Shona [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=111 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/shona/question questions]!
 
== Numbers ==
 
In Shona, the numbers are formed by adding prefixes or suffixes to the root numbers. For example, the number 1 is "motsi" which becomes "motse" after adding the suffix -e. The table below shows the numbers from 1 to 10 in Shona.


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! Shona !! Pronunciation !! English
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! Word in Shona !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Motsi || mot-si || One
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| munhu || mu-nhu || person
| Piri || pi-ri || Two
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| makumi mana || ma-ku-mi ma-na || ten
| Tatu || ta-tu || Three
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| makumi maviri || ma-ku-mi ma-vi-ri || twenty
| Ina || i-na || Four
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| makumi matatu || ma-ku-mi ma-ta-tu || thirty
| Shanu || sha-nu || Five
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|-
| makumi mana nemaviri || ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-ma-vi-ri || forty
| Tanhatu || ta-nya-tu || Six
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| makumi mana nematatu || ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-ma-ta-tu || fifty
| Chinyakare || chi-nya-ka-re || Seven
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| makumi mana nenhatu || ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-tu || sixty
| Pfungwa || pfu-ngwa || Eight
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| makumi mana nenhanhatu || ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-nha-tu || seventy
| Zviti || zvi-ti || Nine
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| makumi mana nenhanerimwe || ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-ne-ri-mwe || eighty
| Gumi || gu-mi || Ten
|-
| makumi mana nenhanerimwe nemaviri || ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-ne-ri-mwe ne-ma-vi-ri || ninety
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| makumi mana nenhanerimwe nematatu || ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-ne-ri-mwe ne-ma-ta-tu || one hundred
|}
|}


==Useful Phrases==
== Examples ==
Here are some useful phrases in Shona:
 
Here are some examples to demonstrate the usage of the numbers in context.
 
Dialogue:
* Person 1: Takarwa tanhatu mazai mangwana. (We drank six cups of tea yesterday.)
* Person 2: Wofunga kuti dziri kunaka? (Do you think they were good?)
 
Dialogue:
* Person 1: Pane tatu ndokusvika, pane zvandisina kuda kuita. (There are three things I need to do when I get there, there's nothing I don't want to do.)
* Person 2: Zvinosvika muri kuti? (Where are you getting to?)


* Ndiri makumi mana. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na) – I am ten.
== Conclusion ==
* Ndiri makumi maviri. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-vi-ri) – I am twenty.
* Ndiri makumi matatu. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-ta-tu) – I am thirty.
* Ndiri makumi mana nemaviri. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-ma-vi-ri) – I am forty.
* Ndiri makumi mana nematatu. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-ma-ta-tu) – I am fifty.
* Ndiri makumi mana nenhatu. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-tu) – I am sixty.
* Ndiri makumi mana nenhanhatu. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-nha-tu) – I am seventy.
* Ndiri makumi mana nenhanerimwe. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-ne-ri-mwe) – I am eighty.
* Ndiri makumi mana nenhanerimwe nemaviri. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-ne-ri-mwe ne-ma-vi-ri) – I am ninety.
* Ndiri makumi mana nenhanerimwe nematatu. (ndi-ri ma-ku-mi ma-na ne-nha-ne-ri-mwe ne-ma-ta-tu) – I am one hundred.


==Related Lessons==
Congratulations! Now, you know how to count from 1 to 10 in Shona. Keep practicing to become more confident in your skills. Remember to use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website to find language partners and practice with native speakers!
Here are some related lessons that you might find useful:
 
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
 
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shona_language Shona language - Wikipedia]
* [https://sarurakids.com/day-three-shona-challenge-count-to-10-in-shona/ Day Four Shona Challenge - Count to 10 in Shona - Sarura Kids]


* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Foods|Foods]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Time|Time]]


<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Common-Foods|Common Foods]], [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-10|Shona Vocabulary → Numbers and Time → Numbers 1-10]], [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself|Introducing Yourself]] & [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Education|Education]].</span>
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==Videos==
==Videos==
===Counting 1 to 10 - 1 minute Shona Vocabulary - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDcCLT-5ISM</youtube>


===How to count in Shona tutorial for beginners (1-10) - YouTube===
===How to count in Shona tutorial for beginners (1-10) - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEqTqhdmau8</youtube>
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEqTqhdmau8</youtube>
===How to count to 10 in Shona with Sarura Kids - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDeROoWY9jU</youtube>
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-week|Days of the week]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Fruits-and-Vegetables|Fruits and Vegetables]]
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]


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Latest revision as of 20:47, 27 March 2023

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Shona Vocabulary - Count to 10

Hi Shona learners! 😊

In this lesson, you will learn how to count in Shona. As a Shona language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that numbers are important in any language. They help in everyday communication such as telling time, dates, and how much things cost. So, let's get started!


Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Geography, Drinks, Describing Relationships & Days of the Week.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Shona is a Bantu language widely spoken in Zimbabwe and southern Zambia. It has several dialects and is the most widely spoken language in Zimbabwe. To improve your Shona Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Numbers[edit | edit source]

In Shona, the numbers are formed by adding prefixes or suffixes to the root numbers. For example, the number 1 is "motsi" which becomes "motse" after adding the suffix -e. The table below shows the numbers from 1 to 10 in Shona.

Shona Pronunciation English
Motsi mot-si One
Piri pi-ri Two
Tatu ta-tu Three
Ina i-na Four
Shanu sha-nu Five
Tanhatu ta-nya-tu Six
Chinyakare chi-nya-ka-re Seven
Pfungwa pfu-ngwa Eight
Zviti zvi-ti Nine
Gumi gu-mi Ten

Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples to demonstrate the usage of the numbers in context.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Takarwa tanhatu mazai mangwana. (We drank six cups of tea yesterday.)
  • Person 2: Wofunga kuti dziri kunaka? (Do you think they were good?)

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Pane tatu ndokusvika, pane zvandisina kuda kuita. (There are three things I need to do when I get there, there's nothing I don't want to do.)
  • Person 2: Zvinosvika muri kuti? (Where are you getting to?)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! Now, you know how to count from 1 to 10 in Shona. Keep practicing to become more confident in your skills. Remember to use the Polyglot Club website to find language partners and practice with native speakers!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Common Foods, Shona Vocabulary → Numbers and Time → Numbers 1-10, Introducing Yourself & Education.

Videos[edit | edit source]

How to count in Shona tutorial for beginners (1-10) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

How to count to 10 in Shona with Sarura Kids - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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