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==Introduction==
== Introduction ==
 
Welcome to the Zulu Vocabulary lesson on Basic Numbers! In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of Zulu numbers and learn how to count from 1 to 100, as well as how to form larger numbers. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and by mastering them, you will be able to express quantities, tell time, and engage in various everyday conversations. So, let's dive in and start our journey into the world of Zulu numbers!
 
== Counting from 1 to 10 ==
 
Before we delve into larger numbers, let's start by learning how to count from 1 to 10 in Zulu. Memorizing these basic numbers will lay a solid foundation for understanding the rest of the counting system.
 
Here are the Zulu numbers from 1 to 10:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Zulu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Kunye || koo-nyeh || One
|-
| Kubili || koo-bee-lee || Two
|-
| Kuthathu || koo-ta-too || Three
|-
| Kune || koo-neh || Four
|-
| Kuhlanu || koo-hla-noo || Five
|-
| Isithupha || ee-see-too-pah || Six
|-
| Isikhombisa || ee-see-khom-bee-sah || Seven
|-
| Isishiyagalombili || ee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Eight
|-
| Isishiyagalolunye || ee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Nine
|-
| Ishumi || ee-shoo-mee || Ten
|}
 
Take your time to pronounce each number correctly. Pay attention to the tone and stress of each syllable. Practice saying these numbers out loud until you feel comfortable with the pronunciation.
 
== Counting from 11 to 20 ==
 
Now that we've covered the numbers from 1 to 10, let's move on to numbers 11 to 20. In Zulu, numbers from 11 to 19 are formed by combining the word "Ishumi" (Ten) with the numbers from 1 to 9.
 
Here are the Zulu numbers from 11 to 20:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Zulu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ishumi nanye || ee-shoo-mee nah-nyeh || Eleven
|-
| Ishumi nambili || ee-shoo-mee nahm-bee-lee || Twelve
|-
| Ishumi nantathu || ee-shoo-mee nan-ta-too || Thirteen
|-
| Ishumi nane || ee-shoo-mee nah-neh || Fourteen
|-
| Ishumi nahlano || ee-shoo-mee nah-hla-noo || Fifteen
|-
| Ishumi nesithupha || ee-shoo-mee nee-see-too-pah || Sixteen
|-
| Ishumi nesikhombisa || ee-shoo-mee nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Seventeen
|-
| Ishumi nesishiyagalombili || ee-shoo-mee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Eighteen
|-
| Ishumi nesishiyagalolunye || ee-shoo-mee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Nineteen
|-
| Amaishumi amabili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee || Twenty
|}
 
Notice that the word "Ishumi" (Ten) is still present in each number. It's essential to understand the pattern when counting from 11 to 20 in Zulu to build a solid foundation for larger numbers.
 
== Counting from 21 to 100 ==


Welcome to the amazing world of Zulu language. You are on your way to fluency! In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 100 in Zulu, as well as how to form larger numbers using some simple rules. Numbers are essential in any language, and this lesson will equip you to talk about basic mathematics, tell the time, and talk about the dates in Zulu. Let's get started!
Now that we know how to count from 1 to 20, let's continue our journey and explore numbers from 21 to 100. In Zulu, numbers from 21 to 100 are formed by combining the tens digits (Twenty, Thirty, Forty, etc.) with the ones digits (One, Two, Three, etc.).


Here are the Zulu numbers from 21 to 100:


<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Zulu/Vocabulary/Health|Health]] & [[Language/Zulu/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]].</span>
{| class="wikitable"
==Basic Numbers==
! Zulu !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nah-nyeh || Twenty-one
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nahm-bee-lee || Twenty-two
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nan-ta-too || Twenty-three
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nah-neh || Twenty-four
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nah-hla-noo || Twenty-five
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-too-pah || Twenty-six
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Twenty-seven
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Twenty-eight
|-
| Amaishumi amabili nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Twenty-nine
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too || Thirty
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nah-nyeh || Thirty-one
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nahm-bee-lee || Thirty-two
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nan-ta-too || Thirty-three
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nah-neh || Thirty-four
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nah-hla-noo || Thirty-five
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-too-pah || Thirty-six
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Thirty-seven
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Thirty-eight
|-
| Amaishumi amathathu nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Thirty-nine
|-
| Amaishumi amane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh || Forty
|-
| Amaishumi amane nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nah-nyeh || Forty-one
|-
| Amaishumi amane nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nahm-bee-lee || Forty-two
|-
| Amaishumi amane nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nan-ta-too || Forty-three
|-
| Amaishumi amane nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nah-neh || Forty-four
|-
| Amaishumi amane nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nah-hla-noo || Forty-five
|-
| Amaishumi amane nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-too-pah || Forty-six
|-
| Amaishumi amane nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Forty-seven
|-
| Amaishumi amane nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Forty-eight
|-
| Amaishumi amane nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Forty-nine
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah || Fifty
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nah-nyeh || Fifty-one
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nahm-bee-lee || Fifty-two
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nan-ta-too || Fifty-three
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nah-neh || Fifty-four
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nah-hla-noo || Fifty-five
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-too-pah || Fifty-six
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Fifty-seven
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Fifty-eight
|-
| Amaishumi ayisithupha nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Fifty-nine
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Sixty
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-nyeh || Sixty-one
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nahm-bee-lee || Sixty-two
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nan-ta-too || Sixty-three
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-neh || Sixty-four
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-hla-noo || Sixty-five
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-too-pah || Sixty-six
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Sixty-seven
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Sixty-eight
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Sixty-nine
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Seventy
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-nyeh || Seventy-one
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nahm-bee-lee || Seventy-two
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nan-ta-too || Seventy-three
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-neh || Seventy-four
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-hla-noo || Seventy-five
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-too-pah || Seventy-six
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Seventy-seven
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Seventy-eight
|-
| Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Seventy-nine
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Eighty
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-nyeh || Eighty-one
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nahm-bee-lee || Eighty-two
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nan-ta-too || Eighty-three
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-neh || Eighty-four
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-hla-noo || Eighty-five
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-too-pah || Eighty-six
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Eighty-seven
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Eighty-eight
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Eighty-nine
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Ninety
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nanye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-nyeh || Ninety-one
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nambili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nahm-bee-lee || Ninety-two
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nantathu || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nan-ta-too || Ninety-three
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nane || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-neh || Ninety-four
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nahlano || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-hla-noo || Ninety-five
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesithupha || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-too-pah || Ninety-six
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesikhombisa || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-khom-bee-sah || Ninety-seven
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalombili || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee || Ninety-eight
|-
| Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalolunye || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh || Ninety-nine
|-
| Amaishumi ayishumi || ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ee-shoo-mee || One hundred
|}


===Cardinal Numbers===
Congratulations! You've now learned how to count from 1 to 100 in Zulu. Take your time to practice these numbers and become comfortable with their pronunciation. Remember, practice makes perfect!


In Zulu, cardinal numbers are used to count things or objects. Below is a table showing the cardinal numbers from 1 to 20, their pronunciation, and their English translations.
== Larger Numbers ==


<table class="wikitable">
Now that we've covered numbers from 1 to 100, let's explore how to form larger numbers in Zulu. In Zulu, larger numbers are formed by combining the hundreds, thousands, and millions place values with the smaller numbers we have already learned.
  <tr>
    <th>Zulu</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1</td>
    <td>oka-</td>
    <td>one</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2</td>
    <td>tu-</td>
    <td>two</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3</td>
    <td>thathu-</td>
    <td>three</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>4</td>
    <td>ne-</td>
    <td>four</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>5</td>
    <td>hlanu-</td>
    <td>five</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>6</td>
    <td>shanu-</td>
    <td>six</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>7</td>
    <td>isikhombisa-</td>
    <td>seven</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>8</td>
    <td>simi-</td>
    <td>eight</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>9</td>
    <td>esishiyi-</td>
    <td>nine</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>10</td>
    <td>ishumi-</td>
    <td>ten</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>11</td>
    <td>ishumi nanye no-ka-</td>
    <td>eleven</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>12</td>
    <td>ishumi nambili-</td>
    <td>twelve</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>13</td>
    <td>ishumi nantathu-</td>
    <td>thirteen</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>14</td>
    <td>ishumi nane-</td>
    <td>fourteen</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>15</td>
    <td>ishumi nahlano-</td>
    <td>fifteen</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>16</td>
    <td>ishumi nesithupha-</td>
    <td>sixteen</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>17</td>
    <td>ishumi nesikhombisa-</td>
    <td>seventeen</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>18</td>
    <td>ishumi nesiyi-</td>
    <td>eighteen</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>19</td>
    <td>ishumi nesishiyi sanhlanu-</td>
    <td>nineteen</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>20</td>
    <td>amashumi amabili-</td>
    <td>twenty</td>
  </tr>
</table>


It's interesting to note that in Zulu, numbers 6 and 7 have special words (shanu- and isikhombisa- respectively) other than their ordinary form that ends with -ne. Numbers 1 to 9 are unique and don't follow a specific pattern, unlike English, where numbers 11-19 all end with "-teen."
Here are some examples of larger numbers in Zulu:


===Ordinal Numbers===
* One thousand: Kunye ngezikhathi ezinhlanu (koo-nyeh ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zin-hla-noo)
* Ten thousand: Ishumi ngezikhathi ezinhlanu (ee-shoo-mee ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zin-hla-noo)
* One hundred thousand: Umkhulu ngezikhathi ezinhlanu (oom-khoo-loo ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zin-hla-noo)
* One million: Kunye ngezikhathi ezimiliyoni (koo-nyeh ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zee-mee-lee-yoh-nee)


Ordinal numbers indicate the position of something in a sequence. They are formed by adding the suffix -ka to the cardinal number. For example, in English, you have first, second, third, fourth, and so on. In Zulu, they are as follows:
As you can see, forming larger numbers in Zulu follows a logical pattern. By combining the place values with the smaller numbers, you can express any quantity you need.


<table class="wikitable">
== Cultural Insights ==
  <tr>
    <th>Zulu</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>1st</td>
    <td>okaS-</td>
    <td>first</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>2nd</td>
    <td>tukaS-</td>
    <td>second</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>3rd</td>
    <td>thathuS-</td>
    <td>third</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>4th</td>
    <td>nes-ka</td>
    <td>fourth</td>
  </tr>
</table>


===Notes on Larger Numbers===
Numbers play a significant role in Zulu culture. The Zulu people have a rich history of counting and using numbers in various aspects of their lives. In traditional Zulu ceremonies and rituals, numbers often hold symbolic meanings. For example, the number seven is considered sacred and represents completeness and perfection. It is believed that the universe was created in seven days, and many traditional Zulu rituals are performed in seven stages.


Larger numbers are formed using a combination of cardinal numbers, starting from the largest to the smallest. For example:
Additionally, Zulu traditional healers, known as "sangomas," often use numbers in their divination practices. They may use numbers to determine the significance of certain events or to interpret dreams and visions.


- 21 would be ishumi nambili na-ne (i.e., ""twenty-one"")
Understanding the cultural significance of numbers in Zulu can provide valuable insights into the language and its usage. It also allows for a deeper appreciation of the Zulu culture and its unique traditions.
- 22 would be ishumi nambili na-tu (i.e., ""twenty-two"")
- 23 would be ishumi nambili na-thathu (i.e., ""twenty-three"")
- 30 would be amashumi asithathu (i.e., ""thirty"")
- 40 would be amashumi amane (i.e., ""forty"")
- 50 would be amashumi anahlanu (i.e., ""fifty"")
- 60 would be amashumi ashanu (i.e., ""sixty"")
- 70 would be amashumi asikhombisa (i.e., ""seventy"")
- 80 would be amashumi asimi (i.e., ""eighty"")
- 90 would be amashumi asishiyi (i.e., ""ninety"")
- 100 would be iKhulu (i.e., ""one hundred"")


===Counting Above 100===
== Practice Exercises ==


To count above 100, the same pattern of forming larger numbers is followed. For example:
Now that we've covered the basics of Zulu numbers, it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned. Try to solve them on your own, and then check the solutions provided.


- 200 would be izimbila ezi-Sibili (i.e., ""two hundred"")
Exercise 1: Write the following numbers in Zulu:
- 300 would be izimbila ezi-Thathu (i.e., ""three hundred"")
1. Twenty-three
- 1000 would be inyanga yokugcina (i.e., ""one thousand"")
2. Forty-six
- 2000 would be izinyanga ezi-Sibili (i.e., ""two thousand"")
3. Seventy-eight
- 3,000 would be izinyanga ezi-Thathu (i.e., ""three thousand"")
4. Ninety-five
- 10,000 would be amalukelo ayishumi (i.e., ""ten thousand"")
5. One hundred
- 100,000 would be amalukelo ayikhumalo (i.e., ""one hundred thousand"")


===Telling Time===
Exercise 2: Translate the following Zulu numbers into English:
1. Kunye nezintathu (koo-nyeh neh-zeen-ta-too)
2. Amaishumi amane nesikhombisa (ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-khom-bee-sah)
3. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye (ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh)
4. Ishumi nambili (ee-shoo-mee nahm-bee-lee)
5. Amaishumi ayisithupha (ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah)


Telling time in Zulu requires forming a sentence that describes the hour and the minute. The hour is expressed using the cardinal numbers from 1 to 12, except for 1 o'clock, which is expressed as "umlambomunye" meaning "one hour."
Exercise 3: Fill in the missing numbers in the following sequence:
Amaishumi amathathu, Amaishumi amane, Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye, Amaishumi ayisithupha, Amaishumi amabili, Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili, Amaishumi amane, Amaishumi amathathu, Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye, Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili


The minute is expressed using the cardinal numbers from 1 to 59, except for 15, 30, and 45, which have special words: "kunye nokumpela," "etylukwe nesishiyagalombili," and "kadlule ne-"
Exercise 4: Convert the following numbers into larger numbers in Zulu:
respectively.
1. Two hundred:
2. Five thousand:
3. Seventy-five thousand:
4. Three million:


To form the sentence, the hour is placed first, followed by "ngetshe'' meaning ""and,"" and then the minute. For example:
Exercise 5: Write the Zulu numbers for the following years:
1. 2021
2. 1999
3. 1975
4. 1806
5. 2024


- 1:45 would be ""umlambomunye ngetshe kadlule ne-sishiyagalombili""
== Exercise Solutions ==
- 2:15 would be ""kubili ngetshe kunye nokumpela""
- 6:30 would be ""kusithupa ngetshe etylukwe nesishiyagalombili""


Note the use of "getshe.'' It is essential to use it when giving the time in Zulu.
Exercise 1:
1. Ishumi nantathu
2. Amaishumi amane nesithupha
3. Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye
4. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nahlano
5. Kunye ngezikhathi ezimibili


===Talking About Dates===
Exercise 2:
1. One with three
2. Forty-two
3. Eighty-eight
4. Ninety-two
5. Fifty


Dates in Zulu follow the format of day-month-year. Here are some of the words to describe months, and their pronunciation in Zulu:
Exercise 3:
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye, Amaishumi ayisithupha, Amaishumi amabili, Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili, Amaishumi amane


- January: uNhlolanja (oo-NHLAW-njuh)
Exercise 4:
- February: uNtulikazi (oo-ntoo-lee-KAH-zee)
1. Amaishumi amabili nesikhombisa
- March: uNdasa (oo-NDAH-suh)
2. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili
- April: uMbaso (oo-MBAH-soh)
3. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nahlano
- May: uNcwaba (oo-NJWAH-buh)
4. Amaishumi amathathu namanje
- June: uNtulikwana (oo-ntoo-lee-KWAH-nuh)
- July: uNtombazana (oo-ntohm-bah-ZAH-nuh)
- August: uMgqibelo (oo-mmg-ke-BEH-loh)
- September: uMsintsi (oo-mSSI-nn-tsee)
- October: uMandulo (oo-mmahn-DOO-loh)
- November: uNtuliyankulu (oo-ntoo-lee-YAHN-koo-loo)
- December: uZibandlela (oo-zeeb-BUH-ndlehl-uh)


Next, let's learn how to ask and answer the question "what's the date?"
Exercise 5:
1. 2021: Isikhombisa nenyanga ezimbili nesishiyagalolunye
2. 1999: Isikhombisa nesishiyagalombili nesikhombisa nesishiyagalolunye
3. 1975: Isikhombisa nesikhombisa nesikhombisa nesithupha nesikhombisa nesithupha
4. 1806: Isikhombisa nenyanga ezine nesikhombisa nesithupha
5. 2024: Isikhombisa nenyanga ezimbili nesithupha


- "Usuku lwanamuhla ngubani?" means ""What is today's date?""
Congratulations on completing the exercises! You're well on your way to mastering Zulu numbers!
- "Lwanamuhla nguso-andlwana" means ""Today is the 3rd.""
- "Lwesibili, kuNcwaba usuku lwesithathu kuNcwaba" means ""On Tuesday, it will be the 3rd of May.""


==Conclusion==
== Conclusion ==


Congratulations on making it through the basic numbers in Zulu! You are well on your way to being able to confidently count and tell the time in Zulu. These skills will prove invaluable in daily life, so keep practicing!
In this lesson, we've covered the basics of Zulu numbers, from counting from 1 to 100 to forming larger numbers. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and by mastering them in Zulu, you'll be able to express quantities, tell time, and engage in everyday conversations. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your pronunciation. Keep up the great work, and soon you'll be counting like a native speaker!
 
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the Zulu Vocabulary lesson on Basic Numbers! In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of Zulu numbers and learn how to count from 1 to 100, as well as how to form larger numbers. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and by mastering them, you will be able to express quantities, tell time, and engage in various everyday conversations. So, let's dive in and start our journey into the world of Zulu numbers!

Counting from 1 to 10[edit | edit source]

Before we delve into larger numbers, let's start by learning how to count from 1 to 10 in Zulu. Memorizing these basic numbers will lay a solid foundation for understanding the rest of the counting system.

Here are the Zulu numbers from 1 to 10:

Zulu Pronunciation English
Kunye koo-nyeh One
Kubili koo-bee-lee Two
Kuthathu koo-ta-too Three
Kune koo-neh Four
Kuhlanu koo-hla-noo Five
Isithupha ee-see-too-pah Six
Isikhombisa ee-see-khom-bee-sah Seven
Isishiyagalombili ee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Eight
Isishiyagalolunye ee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Nine
Ishumi ee-shoo-mee Ten

Take your time to pronounce each number correctly. Pay attention to the tone and stress of each syllable. Practice saying these numbers out loud until you feel comfortable with the pronunciation.

Counting from 11 to 20[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the numbers from 1 to 10, let's move on to numbers 11 to 20. In Zulu, numbers from 11 to 19 are formed by combining the word "Ishumi" (Ten) with the numbers from 1 to 9.

Here are the Zulu numbers from 11 to 20:

Zulu Pronunciation English
Ishumi nanye ee-shoo-mee nah-nyeh Eleven
Ishumi nambili ee-shoo-mee nahm-bee-lee Twelve
Ishumi nantathu ee-shoo-mee nan-ta-too Thirteen
Ishumi nane ee-shoo-mee nah-neh Fourteen
Ishumi nahlano ee-shoo-mee nah-hla-noo Fifteen
Ishumi nesithupha ee-shoo-mee nee-see-too-pah Sixteen
Ishumi nesikhombisa ee-shoo-mee nee-see-khom-bee-sah Seventeen
Ishumi nesishiyagalombili ee-shoo-mee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Eighteen
Ishumi nesishiyagalolunye ee-shoo-mee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Nineteen
Amaishumi amabili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee Twenty

Notice that the word "Ishumi" (Ten) is still present in each number. It's essential to understand the pattern when counting from 11 to 20 in Zulu to build a solid foundation for larger numbers.

Counting from 21 to 100[edit | edit source]

Now that we know how to count from 1 to 20, let's continue our journey and explore numbers from 21 to 100. In Zulu, numbers from 21 to 100 are formed by combining the tens digits (Twenty, Thirty, Forty, etc.) with the ones digits (One, Two, Three, etc.).

Here are the Zulu numbers from 21 to 100:

Zulu Pronunciation English
Amaishumi amabili nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nah-nyeh Twenty-one
Amaishumi amabili nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nahm-bee-lee Twenty-two
Amaishumi amabili nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nan-ta-too Twenty-three
Amaishumi amabili nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nah-neh Twenty-four
Amaishumi amabili nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nah-hla-noo Twenty-five
Amaishumi amabili nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-too-pah Twenty-six
Amaishumi amabili nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-khom-bee-sah Twenty-seven
Amaishumi amabili nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Twenty-eight
Amaishumi amabili nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Twenty-nine
Amaishumi amathathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too Thirty
Amaishumi amathathu nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nah-nyeh Thirty-one
Amaishumi amathathu nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nahm-bee-lee Thirty-two
Amaishumi amathathu nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nan-ta-too Thirty-three
Amaishumi amathathu nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nah-neh Thirty-four
Amaishumi amathathu nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nah-hla-noo Thirty-five
Amaishumi amathathu nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-too-pah Thirty-six
Amaishumi amathathu nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-khom-bee-sah Thirty-seven
Amaishumi amathathu nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Thirty-eight
Amaishumi amathathu nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ma-ta-too nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Thirty-nine
Amaishumi amane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh Forty
Amaishumi amane nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nah-nyeh Forty-one
Amaishumi amane nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nahm-bee-lee Forty-two
Amaishumi amane nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nan-ta-too Forty-three
Amaishumi amane nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nah-neh Forty-four
Amaishumi amane nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nah-hla-noo Forty-five
Amaishumi amane nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-too-pah Forty-six
Amaishumi amane nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-khom-bee-sah Forty-seven
Amaishumi amane nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Forty-eight
Amaishumi amane nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Forty-nine
Amaishumi ayisithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah Fifty
Amaishumi ayisithupha nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nah-nyeh Fifty-one
Amaishumi ayisithupha nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nahm-bee-lee Fifty-two
Amaishumi ayisithupha nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nan-ta-too Fifty-three
Amaishumi ayisithupha nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nah-neh Fifty-four
Amaishumi ayisithupha nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nah-hla-noo Fifty-five
Amaishumi ayisithupha nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-too-pah Fifty-six
Amaishumi ayisithupha nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-khom-bee-sah Fifty-seven
Amaishumi ayisithupha nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Fifty-eight
Amaishumi ayisithupha nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Fifty-nine
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Sixty
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-nyeh Sixty-one
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nahm-bee-lee Sixty-two
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nan-ta-too Sixty-three
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-neh Sixty-four
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-hla-noo Sixty-five
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-too-pah Sixty-six
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-khom-bee-sah Sixty-seven
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Sixty-eight
Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Sixty-nine
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Seventy
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-nyeh Seventy-one
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nahm-bee-lee Seventy-two
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nan-ta-too Seventy-three
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-neh Seventy-four
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-hla-noo Seventy-five
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-too-pah Seventy-six
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-khom-bee-sah Seventy-seven
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Seventy-eight
Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Seventy-nine
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Eighty
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-nyeh Eighty-one
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nahm-bee-lee Eighty-two
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nan-ta-too Eighty-three
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-neh Eighty-four
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nah-hla-noo Eighty-five
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-too-pah Eighty-six
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-khom-bee-sah Eighty-seven
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Eighty-eight
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Eighty-nine
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Ninety
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nanye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-nyeh Ninety-one
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nambili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nahm-bee-lee Ninety-two
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nantathu ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nan-ta-too Ninety-three
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nane ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-neh Ninety-four
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nahlano ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nah-hla-noo Ninety-five
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesithupha ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-too-pah Ninety-six
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesikhombisa ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-khom-bee-sah Ninety-seven
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalombili ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee Ninety-eight
Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nesishiyagalolunye ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh Ninety-nine
Amaishumi ayishumi ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-ee-shoo-mee One hundred

Congratulations! You've now learned how to count from 1 to 100 in Zulu. Take your time to practice these numbers and become comfortable with their pronunciation. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Larger Numbers[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered numbers from 1 to 100, let's explore how to form larger numbers in Zulu. In Zulu, larger numbers are formed by combining the hundreds, thousands, and millions place values with the smaller numbers we have already learned.

Here are some examples of larger numbers in Zulu:

  • One thousand: Kunye ngezikhathi ezinhlanu (koo-nyeh ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zin-hla-noo)
  • Ten thousand: Ishumi ngezikhathi ezinhlanu (ee-shoo-mee ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zin-hla-noo)
  • One hundred thousand: Umkhulu ngezikhathi ezinhlanu (oom-khoo-loo ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zin-hla-noo)
  • One million: Kunye ngezikhathi ezimiliyoni (koo-nyeh ngeh-zee-kha-tee eh-zee-mee-lee-yoh-nee)

As you can see, forming larger numbers in Zulu follows a logical pattern. By combining the place values with the smaller numbers, you can express any quantity you need.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Numbers play a significant role in Zulu culture. The Zulu people have a rich history of counting and using numbers in various aspects of their lives. In traditional Zulu ceremonies and rituals, numbers often hold symbolic meanings. For example, the number seven is considered sacred and represents completeness and perfection. It is believed that the universe was created in seven days, and many traditional Zulu rituals are performed in seven stages.

Additionally, Zulu traditional healers, known as "sangomas," often use numbers in their divination practices. They may use numbers to determine the significance of certain events or to interpret dreams and visions.

Understanding the cultural significance of numbers in Zulu can provide valuable insights into the language and its usage. It also allows for a deeper appreciation of the Zulu culture and its unique traditions.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics of Zulu numbers, it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned. Try to solve them on your own, and then check the solutions provided.

Exercise 1: Write the following numbers in Zulu: 1. Twenty-three 2. Forty-six 3. Seventy-eight 4. Ninety-five 5. One hundred

Exercise 2: Translate the following Zulu numbers into English: 1. Kunye nezintathu (koo-nyeh neh-zeen-ta-too) 2. Amaishumi amane nesikhombisa (ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-mah-neh nee-see-khom-bee-sah) 3. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye (ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-shee-yah-go-loom-bee-lee nee-see-shee-yah-go-loo-nyeh) 4. Ishumi nambili (ee-shoo-mee nahm-bee-lee) 5. Amaishumi ayisithupha (ah-mah-ee-shoo-mee ah-yee-see-too-pah)

Exercise 3: Fill in the missing numbers in the following sequence: Amaishumi amathathu, Amaishumi amane, Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye, Amaishumi ayisithupha, Amaishumi amabili, Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili, Amaishumi amane, Amaishumi amathathu, Amaishumi ayishiyagalolunye, Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili

Exercise 4: Convert the following numbers into larger numbers in Zulu: 1. Two hundred: 2. Five thousand: 3. Seventy-five thousand: 4. Three million:

Exercise 5: Write the Zulu numbers for the following years: 1. 2021 2. 1999 3. 1975 4. 1806 5. 2024

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: 1. Ishumi nantathu 2. Amaishumi amane nesithupha 3. Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili nesishiyagalolunye 4. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nahlano 5. Kunye ngezikhathi ezimibili

Exercise 2: 1. One with three 2. Forty-two 3. Eighty-eight 4. Ninety-two 5. Fifty

Exercise 3: Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye, Amaishumi ayisithupha, Amaishumi amabili, Amaishumi ayishiyagalombili, Amaishumi amane

Exercise 4: 1. Amaishumi amabili nesikhombisa 2. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalombili 3. Amaishumi ayisishiyagalolunye nahlano 4. Amaishumi amathathu namanje

Exercise 5: 1. 2021: Isikhombisa nenyanga ezimbili nesishiyagalolunye 2. 1999: Isikhombisa nesishiyagalombili nesikhombisa nesishiyagalolunye 3. 1975: Isikhombisa nesikhombisa nesikhombisa nesithupha nesikhombisa nesithupha 4. 1806: Isikhombisa nenyanga ezine nesikhombisa nesithupha 5. 2024: Isikhombisa nenyanga ezimbili nesithupha

Congratulations on completing the exercises! You're well on your way to mastering Zulu numbers!

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we've covered the basics of Zulu numbers, from counting from 1 to 100 to forming larger numbers. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and by mastering them in Zulu, you'll be able to express quantities, tell time, and engage in everyday conversations. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your pronunciation. Keep up the great work, and soon you'll be counting like a native speaker!

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


Introduction to Zulu


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Zulu Culture and Traditions


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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