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In this lesson, you will learn the Shona numbers from 1 to 10 and how to use them in sentences. This is a fundamental aspect of the Shona language that will allow you to talk about time, dates, and various numerical values. | In this lesson, you will learn the Shona numbers from 1 to 10 and how to use them in sentences. This is a fundamental aspect of the Shona language that will allow you to talk about time, dates, and various numerical values. | ||
<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Languages|Languages]] & [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]].</span> | |||
== Numbers 1-10 == | == Numbers 1-10 == | ||
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! Shona !! Pronunciation !! English | ! Shona !! Pronunciation !! English | ||
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| | | motsi || mo-tsi, poh-she || one | ||
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| | | piri || pee-ri, mbi-ri || two | ||
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| | | tatu || tuh-tu || three | ||
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| | | ina || ee-nah || four | ||
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| | | shanu || shah-noo || five | ||
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| | | tanhatu || tah-nhaa-too || six | ||
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| | | nomwe || nom-we || seven | ||
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| | | sere || se-reh || eight | ||
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| | | pfumbamwe || pfu-mba-mm-we || nine | ||
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| gumi || goo-mee || ten | | gumi || goo-mee || ten | ||
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It is important to note that the Shona language has different noun classes that affect the agreement of numbers. For instance, when expressing the number "two," the singular noun class prefers " | <small>Note: that these have variations depending on the Shona language being used between the five main languages, and may have variations depending on dialects of the five main Shona clans. Example, "Bodzi, bodza, botsi, motsi, mosi, moshi, modza, moza, poshi, potsi, imwe" - all refer to the number '''one'''.</small> | ||
It is important to note that the Shona language has different noun classes that affect the agreement of numbers. For instance, when expressing the number "two," the singular noun class prefers "-piri" instead of "-viri." If you are in doubt, ask a native speaker or consult a reference book. | |||
Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in simple sentences: | Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in simple sentences: | ||
* Pamela | * Pamela ane vana vaviri kana vatatu. (Pamela has two or three children.) | ||
* Tatenda | * Tatenda ane makore mana. (Tatenda is four years old.) | ||
* | * Nhasi ringori zuva rechishanu remwedzi basi. (Today is only the fifth day of the month.) | ||
* | * Vanuhu vese vanodinga zvinhu nomwe. (Everyone needs seven things.) | ||
* | * Yosefa anofamba kuenda kuchikoro mazuva ese. (Joseph walks to school every day.) | ||
It's that simple! Now, you can practice counting numbers in Shona with ease. | It's that simple! Now, you can practice counting numbers in Shona with ease. | ||
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In this lesson, you have learned the basic numbers from 1 to 10 in Shona and how to use them in sentences. This is an essential part of the language that will come in handy when talking about time, dates, or numbers in everyday conversations. Keep practicing and stay tuned for more Shona lessons! | In this lesson, you have learned the basic numbers from 1 to 10 in Shona and how to use them in sentences. This is an essential part of the language that will come in handy when talking about time, dates, or numbers in everyday conversations. Keep practicing and stay tuned for more Shona lessons! | ||
<span link>Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-week|Days of the week]] & [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Education|Education]].</span> | |||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Health|Health]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Numbers|Numbers]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Fruits-and-Vegetables|Fruits and Vegetables]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Languages|Languages]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Describing-Relationships|Describing Relationships]] | |||
* [[Language/Shona/Vocabulary/Emergency|Emergency]] | |||
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==Sources== | |||
* [https://www.languagesandnumbers.com/how-to-count-in-shona/en/sna/ Shona numbers — Of Languages and Numbers] | |||
* [https://omniglot.com/language/numbers/shona.htm Numbers in Shona] | |||
* [http://waltercommons.digital.conncoll.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Shona-Textbook.pdf Shona-Textbook.pdf] | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 20 April 2023
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Shona is a Bantu language spoken by the Shona people in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana. It is the most widely spoken language in Zimbabwe, with over 11 million speakers. Learning Shona is a great way to appreciate the diverse culture of Zimbabwe and its people.
In this lesson, you will learn the Shona numbers from 1 to 10 and how to use them in sentences. This is a fundamental aspect of the Shona language that will allow you to talk about time, dates, and various numerical values.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Languages & Drinks.
Numbers 1-10[edit | edit source]
In Shona, numbers from 1 to 10 are:
Shona | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
motsi | mo-tsi, poh-she | one |
piri | pee-ri, mbi-ri | two |
tatu | tuh-tu | three |
ina | ee-nah | four |
shanu | shah-noo | five |
tanhatu | tah-nhaa-too | six |
nomwe | nom-we | seven |
sere | se-reh | eight |
pfumbamwe | pfu-mba-mm-we | nine |
gumi | goo-mee | ten |
Note: that these have variations depending on the Shona language being used between the five main languages, and may have variations depending on dialects of the five main Shona clans. Example, "Bodzi, bodza, botsi, motsi, mosi, moshi, modza, moza, poshi, potsi, imwe" - all refer to the number one.
It is important to note that the Shona language has different noun classes that affect the agreement of numbers. For instance, when expressing the number "two," the singular noun class prefers "-piri" instead of "-viri." If you are in doubt, ask a native speaker or consult a reference book.
Here are some examples of how to use these numbers in simple sentences:
- Pamela ane vana vaviri kana vatatu. (Pamela has two or three children.)
- Tatenda ane makore mana. (Tatenda is four years old.)
- Nhasi ringori zuva rechishanu remwedzi basi. (Today is only the fifth day of the month.)
- Vanuhu vese vanodinga zvinhu nomwe. (Everyone needs seven things.)
- Yosefa anofamba kuenda kuchikoro mazuva ese. (Joseph walks to school every day.)
It's that simple! Now, you can practice counting numbers in Shona with ease.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you have learned the basic numbers from 1 to 10 in Shona and how to use them in sentences. This is an essential part of the language that will come in handy when talking about time, dates, or numbers in everyday conversations. Keep practicing and stay tuned for more Shona lessons!
Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Days of the week & Education.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Health
- Days of the Week
- Numbers
- Count to 10
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Languages
- Colors
- Describing Relationships
- Emergency
Sources[edit | edit source]
◀️ Personal Pronouns — Previous Lesson | Next Lesson — Telling Time ▶️ |