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As a Somali language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to Somali numbers! In this lesson, we will learn the numbers 1-20 in Somali and how to use them in sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to count from 1 to 20 in Somali and use these numbers in various contexts.
== Introduction ==


== Somali Numbers ==
Welcome to the lesson on Somali numbers! In this lesson, we will learn the numbers 1-20 in Somali and how to use them in sentences. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning them will allow you to count, tell time, and engage in everyday conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use Somali numbers in various contexts.
Somali numbers are easy to learn and remember. They are similar to English numbers in terms of pronunciation and structure.


Here are the numbers 1-20 in Somali:
To make the learning experience more engaging and culturally rich, we will also explore interesting facts and anecdotes related to Somali culture and history. So let's dive in and start exploring the fascinating world of Somali numbers!
 
== Somali Numbers 1-20 ==
 
Let's begin by learning the numbers 1-20 in Somali. Take a look at the table below to familiarize yourself with the Somali words, their pronunciations, and their English translations:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English
! Somali !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| hal || haal || One
| 1 || kow || one
|-
|-
| laba || laaba || Two
| 2 || laba || two
|-
|-
| saddex || saadex || Three
| 3 || saddex || three
|-
|-
| afar || aafar || Four
| 4 || afar || four
|-
|-
| shan || shan || Five
| 5 || shan || five
|-
|-
| lix || lix || Six
| 6 || lix || six
|-
|-
| toddoba || toddoba || Seven
| 7 || toddoba || seven
|-
|-
| siddeed || siddeed || Eight
| 8 || siddeed || eight
|-
|-
| sagaal || sagaal || Nine
| 9 || sagaal || nine
|-
|-
| toban || toban || Ten
| 10 || tobàn || ten
|-
|-
| kow iyo tob || kow ee-yo toe-b || Eleven
| 11 || kow iyo tobàn || eleven
|-
|-
| laba iyo tob || laaba ee-yo toe-b || Twelve
| 12 || laba iyo tobàn || twelve
|-
|-
| saddex iyo tob || saadex ee-yo toe-b || Thirteen
| 13 || saddex iyo tobàn || thirteen
|-
|-
| afar iyo tob || aafar ee-yo toe-b || Fourteen
| 14 || afar iyo tobàn || fourteen
|-
|-
| shan iyo tob || shan ee-yo toe-b || Fifteen
| 15 || shan iyo tobàn || fifteen
|-
|-
| lix iyo tob || lix ee-yo toe-b || Sixteen
| 16 || lix iyo tobàn || sixteen
|-
|-
| toddoba iyo tob || toddoba ee-yo toe-b || Seventeen
| 17 || toddoba iyo tobàn || seventeen
|-
|-
| siddeed iyo tob || siddeed ee-yo toe-b || Eighteen
| 18 || siddeed iyo tobàn || eighteen
|-
|-
| sagaal iyo tob || sagaal ee-yo toe-b || Nineteen
| 19 || sagaal iyo tobàn || nineteen
|-
|-
| labaatan || la-baa-tan || Twenty
| 20 || labaatan || twenty
|}
|}


Note that the number 10 is toban in Somali, and to form the numbers 11-19, you simply add iyo tob (and ten) to the end of the base number. For example, 11 is kow iyo tob (one and ten), and 15 is shan iyo tob (five and ten). The number 20 is labaatan, which is a combination of the number laba (two) and tan (times) or at (and).
Now that you have familiarized yourself with the numbers, let's practice using them in sentences.
 
== Using Numbers in Sentences ==
 
Numbers are used in various contexts in Somali, such as counting, telling time, expressing age, and giving phone numbers. Let's look at some examples of how to use numbers in sentences:


Now, let's learn some examples of how to use Somali numbers in sentences.
1. Counting:
  - Waxaan ku jiraa saddex casho.
    (I have three cats.)
  - Waxaan rabaa inaan ku hesho lix qalab.
    (I want to buy six pens.)


== Using Somali Numbers in Sentences ==
2. Telling Time:
To use Somali numbers in sentences, you need to know some basic Somali sentence structure and vocabulary. Here are some examples:
  - Waqtiga waa lix iyo tobàn.
    (The time is eleven o'clock.)
  - Salaadda waa toddoba iyo sagaal.
    (The prayer is at seven o'clock.)


* Waxaan soo dhaweynay saddex saacadood. (I slept for three hours.)
3. Expressing Age:
* Liiska miisaanka saddex sano ah waa taxaneysane. (The list of 13-year-olds is eight pages.)
  - Waxaan ahay labaatan sanno.
* Shalay dabaal dareen ah aan laba jirin. (Yesterday, I went snorkeling and saw two of them.)
    (I am twenty years old.)
* Magaaladaani wuxuu ku jiraa lixdan xaraf. (My city has six districts.)
  - Dugsiyada waa saddex iyo labaatan sanno.
    (The schools are thirty years old.)


Note that the word order in Somali is generally subject-verb-object, and numbers usually come before the noun they modify. The word for "hour" is saacad, "page" is bogga, "snorkeling" is dabaal dareen, and "district" is xaraf.
4. Giving Phone Numbers:
  - Lambarka telefoonka waa sagaal iyo tobàn iyo laba iyo tobàn.
    (The phone number is nine-one-eight-two.)


If you want to tell the time in Somali, you can combine the numbers we have learned so far with the word saacad to indicate o'clock. For example:
Practice using the numbers in different contexts to reinforce your understanding and fluency.


* Waxaan arkay goorma saacad ayuu dhacay. (I saw what happened at one o'clock.)
== Cultural Insights ==
* Subax wanaag, maalin farxadeed, iyo galabtan aroori la'aan ah baan uga qaybgalay. (Morning, noon, and evening I participate in a sport with a field of ten players.)


Another important thing to note is that Somali uses a base-10 numbering system. That means that the number 23, for instance, is laba iyo saddex iyo toban (two and three tens and one).
Numbers play a significant role in Somali culture and traditions. For instance, in Somali folklore, certain numbers are believed to have specific meanings and associations. The number seven, "todoba" in Somali, is often considered a lucky number, associated with blessings and good fortune. Similarly, the number thirteen, "saddex iyo tobàn," is sometimes associated with superstitions and considered unlucky.


== Additional Resources ==
It is also interesting to note that Somali counting system follows a base-10 structure, similar to many other languages. However, there are regional variations in the pronunciation and usage of numbers in different parts of Somalia. For example, in some regions, the number three, "saddex," is pronounced as "sadeed." These variations add richness and diversity to the Somali language.
If you want to practice your Somali numbers further, I recommend using a Somali number chart or flashcards. You can also find Somali-language videos, songs, and games that incorporate numbers to make learning even more fun.


In addition, it may be helpful to practice counting objects or people in real life scenarios. For example, you can count the number of people in a room, the number of cars on the street, or the number of fruit you have in a basket.
== Exercises ==


Remember, practice makes perfect! By regularly incorporating Somali numbers into your daily routine and using them in context, you will soon be able to count with ease.
Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of Somali numbers:
 
1. Write the following numbers in Somali:
  a) 6
  b) 14
  c) 18
  d) 20
 
2. Translate the following sentences into Somali:
  a) I have five books.
  b) The meeting is at ten o'clock.
  c) He is twenty-three years old.
  d) Her phone number is nine-one-seven.
 
== Solutions ==
 
Check your answers below:
 
1. Write the following numbers in Somali:
  a) lix
  b) afar iyo tobàn
  c) siddeed iyo tobàn
  d) labaatan
 
2. Translate the following sentences into Somali:
  a) Waxaan ku jiraa shan buug.
  b) Shirka waa tobàn saac.
  c) Wuxuu yahay labaatan iyo saddex sanno.
  d) Tirada telefoonka waa sagaal iyo tobàn iyo toddoba.
 
I hope you enjoyed practicing Somali numbers! Keep practicing and using them in everyday conversations to enhance your language skills.


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==Related Lessons==
 
==Sources==
* [https://www.languagesandnumbers.com/how-to-count-in-somali/en/som/ Somali numbers — Of Languages and Numbers]
* [https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/4194/Somali_English-MathematicsWords-25p.pdf Mathematics words in English and Somali]
* [https://omniglot.com/language/numbers/somali.htm Numbers in Somali]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Telling-Time|Telling Time]]
* [[Language/Somali/Vocabulary/Telling-Time|Telling Time]]
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* [https://www.languagesandnumbers.com/how-to-count-in-somali/en/som/ Somali numbers — Of Languages and Numbers]
* [https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/4194/Somali_English-MathematicsWords-25p.pdf Mathematics words in English and Somali]
* [https://omniglot.com/language/numbers/somali.htm Numbers in Somali]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on Somali numbers! In this lesson, we will learn the numbers 1-20 in Somali and how to use them in sentences. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning them will allow you to count, tell time, and engage in everyday conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use Somali numbers in various contexts.

To make the learning experience more engaging and culturally rich, we will also explore interesting facts and anecdotes related to Somali culture and history. So let's dive in and start exploring the fascinating world of Somali numbers!

Somali Numbers 1-20[edit | edit source]

Let's begin by learning the numbers 1-20 in Somali. Take a look at the table below to familiarize yourself with the Somali words, their pronunciations, and their English translations:

Somali Pronunciation English
1 kow one
2 laba two
3 saddex three
4 afar four
5 shan five
6 lix six
7 toddoba seven
8 siddeed eight
9 sagaal nine
10 tobàn ten
11 kow iyo tobàn eleven
12 laba iyo tobàn twelve
13 saddex iyo tobàn thirteen
14 afar iyo tobàn fourteen
15 shan iyo tobàn fifteen
16 lix iyo tobàn sixteen
17 toddoba iyo tobàn seventeen
18 siddeed iyo tobàn eighteen
19 sagaal iyo tobàn nineteen
20 labaatan twenty

Now that you have familiarized yourself with the numbers, let's practice using them in sentences.

Using Numbers in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Numbers are used in various contexts in Somali, such as counting, telling time, expressing age, and giving phone numbers. Let's look at some examples of how to use numbers in sentences:

1. Counting: 

  - Waxaan ku jiraa saddex casho.
    (I have three cats.)
  - Waxaan rabaa inaan ku hesho lix qalab.
    (I want to buy six pens.)

2. Telling Time: 

  - Waqtiga waa lix iyo tobàn.
    (The time is eleven o'clock.)
  - Salaadda waa toddoba iyo sagaal.
    (The prayer is at seven o'clock.)

3. Expressing Age: 

  - Waxaan ahay labaatan sanno.
    (I am twenty years old.)
  - Dugsiyada waa saddex iyo labaatan sanno.
    (The schools are thirty years old.)

4. Giving Phone Numbers: 

  - Lambarka telefoonka waa sagaal iyo tobàn iyo laba iyo tobàn.
    (The phone number is nine-one-eight-two.)

Practice using the numbers in different contexts to reinforce your understanding and fluency.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Numbers play a significant role in Somali culture and traditions. For instance, in Somali folklore, certain numbers are believed to have specific meanings and associations. The number seven, "todoba" in Somali, is often considered a lucky number, associated with blessings and good fortune. Similarly, the number thirteen, "saddex iyo tobàn," is sometimes associated with superstitions and considered unlucky.

It is also interesting to note that Somali counting system follows a base-10 structure, similar to many other languages. However, there are regional variations in the pronunciation and usage of numbers in different parts of Somalia. For example, in some regions, the number three, "saddex," is pronounced as "sadeed." These variations add richness and diversity to the Somali language.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of Somali numbers:

1. Write the following numbers in Somali: 

  a) 6
  b) 14
  c) 18
  d) 20

2. Translate the following sentences into Somali: 

  a) I have five books.
  b) The meeting is at ten o'clock.
  c) He is twenty-three years old.
  d) Her phone number is nine-one-seven.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Check your answers below:

1. Write the following numbers in Somali: 

  a) lix
  b) afar iyo tobàn
  c) siddeed iyo tobàn
  d) labaatan

2. Translate the following sentences into Somali: 

  a) Waxaan ku jiraa shan buug.
  b) Shirka waa tobàn saac.
  c) Wuxuu yahay labaatan iyo saddex sanno.
  d) Tirada telefoonka waa sagaal iyo tobàn iyo toddoba.

I hope you enjoyed practicing Somali numbers! Keep practicing and using them in everyday conversations to enhance your language skills.

Table of Contents - Somali Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Adjectives


Family and Relationships


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Food and Dining


Somali Customs and Traditions


Questions and Negation


Travel and Transportation


Somali Geography and History


Adverbs and Expressions


Weather and Seasons


Somali Art, Music, and Literature

Videos[edit | edit source]

Somali Numbers 1-100 (counting Somali numbers with ...[edit | edit source]

How to say numbers in Somali language ( 1-10) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

3 WAYS TO SAY THE NUMBER 1 IN SOMALI?! - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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