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<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> | |||
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* [https://sarurakids.com/day-three-shona-challenge-count-to-10-in-shona/ Day Four Shona Challenge - Count to 10 in Shona - Sarura Kids] | * [https://sarurakids.com/day-three-shona-challenge-count-to-10-in-shona/ Day Four Shona Challenge - Count to 10 in Shona - Sarura Kids] | ||
<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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Latest revision as of 20:47, 27 March 2023
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]
- Days of the Week
- Clothes
- Education
- Numbers
- Days of the week
- Geography
- Express Surprise
- Animals
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Health