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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on numbers 1-20 in Hausa! In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Hausa, as well as how to use these numbers in sentences. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and mastering them will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Hausa.

Throughout this lesson, we will provide you with comprehensive examples and exercises to solidify your understanding of the numbers. We will also explore any cultural variations in the usage or understanding of numbers in Hausa, as well as interesting facts and anecdotes related to the topic. So, let's dive in and start learning the numbers 1-20 in Hausa!

Numbers 1-10[edit | edit source]

Let's begin by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Hausa. These numbers are the building blocks for counting in any language, so it's important to memorize them well.

Here is a table that shows the numbers 1 to 10 in Hausa:

Hausa	Pronunciation	English Translation
1	daya	one
2	biyu	two
3	uku	three
4	hudu	four
5	biyar	five
6	shida	six
7	bakwai	seven
8	takwas	eight
9	tara	nine
10	goma	ten

Now, let's practice using these numbers in sentences:

1. Ina son goma - I want ten. 2. Mun fara biyu - We are two. 3. Ana rike uku - She has three.

Remember to practice pronouncing these numbers aloud to improve your pronunciation skills.

Numbers 11-20[edit | edit source]

Now that you have mastered the numbers 1-10, let's move on to the numbers 11-20 in Hausa. These numbers follow a specific pattern and are relatively easy to learn.

Here is a table that shows the numbers 11 to 20 in Hausa:

Hausa	Pronunciation	English Translation
11	goma sha daya	eleven
12	goma sha biyu	twelve
13	goma sha uku	thirteen
14	goma sha hudu	fourteen
15	goma sha biyar	fifteen
16	goma sha shida	sixteen
17	goma sha bakwai	seventeen
18	goma sha takwas	eighteen
19	goma sha tara	nineteen
20	ashirin	twenty

Now, let's practice using these numbers in sentences:

1. Ana samu goma sha daya - He got eleven. 2. Na kawo goma sha hudu - I brought fourteen. 3. Mun fara ashirin - We are twenty.

Make sure to pay attention to the pronunciation of these numbers and practice saying them aloud.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Hausa culture, numbers hold great significance and are often used in various aspects of daily life. One interesting cultural fact is that the Hausa numbering system is similar to the Arabic numbering system, which is widely used in many Muslim-majority countries. This similarity is due to the historical influence of Arab traders and scholars in the region.

Furthermore, the Hausa language has regional variations in the pronunciation of numbers. For example, in some regions, the number "5" is pronounced as "baki," while in other regions, it is pronounced as "biyar." These regional variations add richness to the language and reflect the diversity of Hausa culture.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce your knowledge of the numbers 1-20 in Hausa. Try to solve them on your own, and then check the solutions provided.

1. Translate the following numbers into Hausa:

  a) 6
  b) 14
  c) 19
  d) 20

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct numbers in Hausa:

  a) Ana rike __________ - She has eight.
  b) Mun fara __________ - We are three.
  c) Goma sha __________ - Twelve.
  d) Ana samu __________ - He got fifteen.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Translate the following numbers into Hausa:

  a) 6 - shida
  b) 14 - goma sha hudu
  c) 19 - goma sha tara
  d) 20 - ashirin

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct numbers in Hausa:

  a) Ana rike takwas - She has eight.
  b) Mun fara uku - We are three.
  c) Goma sha biyu - Twelve.
  d) Ana samu goma sha biyar - He got fifteen.

Remember to practice these exercises regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your fluency in using numbers in Hausa.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the lesson on numbers 1-20 in Hausa! In this lesson, you have learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Hausa and how to use these numbers in sentences. You have also explored cultural insights related to numbers in Hausa culture.

Numbers are an essential part of everyday communication, and mastering them will greatly enhance your language skills. Make sure to practice pronouncing the numbers aloud and using them in various contexts to solidify your understanding.

Keep up the great work, and continue practicing your Hausa language skills! In the next lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Hausa. So stay tuned and happy learning!

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Conjugation

Everyday Activities

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Tourism

Hausa Customs and Traditions

Shopping and Bargaining

Negation and Questions

Hausa Proverbs and Sayings

Videos[edit | edit source]

NUMBERS IN HAUSA LANGUAGE (1 - 20) PART 1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Hausa Numbers - YouTube[edit | edit source]

NUMBERS IN HAUSA LANGUAGE (21- 100) || PART 2 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-Hausa is a West African language that is spoken as a first language by about 44 million people and as a second language by millions more. In this lesson, we will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Hausa and how to use these numbers in sentences. Knowing the numbers is essential in daily life, especially when telling time, buying goods, and handling money.
+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on numbers 1-20 in Hausa! In this lesson, you will learn how to count from 1 to 20 in Hausa, as well as how to use these numbers in sentences. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and mastering them will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Hausa.
+Throughout this lesson, we will provide you with comprehensive examples and exercises to solidify your understanding of the numbers. We will also explore any cultural variations in the usage or understanding of numbers in Hausa, as well as interesting facts and anecdotes related to the topic. So, let's dive in and start learning the numbers 1-20 in Hausa!
 == Numbers 1-10 ==
-Let's start with the numbers 1-10:
+Let's begin by learning the numbers from 1 to 10 in Hausa. These numbers are the building blocks for counting in any language, so it's important to memorize them well.
+Here is a table that shows the numbers 1 to 10 in Hausa:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Hausa !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Hausa !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| goma || gó-ma || one
+| 1 || daya || one
 |-
-| biyu || bí-yu || two
+| 2 || biyu || two
 |-
-| uku || ú-ku || three
+| 3 || uku || three
 |-
-| huɗu || hù-ɗù || four
+| 4 || hudu || four
 |-
-| biyar || bí-yàr || five
+| 5 || biyar || five
 |-
-| shida || shì-dá || six
+| 6 || shida || six
 |-
-| bakwai || bà-kwáy || seven
+| 7 || bakwai || seven
 |-
-| takwas || tàk-wàs || eight
+| 8 || takwas || eight
 |-
-| tara || tà-rá || nine
+| 9 || tara || nine
 |-
-| goma sha shida || gó-ma shà shì-dá || ten
+| 10 || goma || ten
 |}
-Some interesting facts about the Hausa numbers:
+Now, let's practice using these numbers in sentences:
-- The Hausa language is a tonal language, which means that the tone of a word can change its meaning. In the case of the Hausa numbers, the tone accent usually falls on the first syllable.
+. Ina son goma - I want ten.
+. Mun fara biyu - We are two.
+. Ana rike uku - She has three.
-- The number "5" in Hausa, "biyar", is also the word for "to participate". This is because "biyar" is considered to be the halfway point between 1 and 10, representing a balance between one and many.
+Remember to practice pronouncing these numbers aloud to improve your pronunciation skills.
-- The word for "10" in Hausa is "goma sha shida", which means "one on top of six". This reflects the way the number 10 is represented in the Hausa counting system, which is based on the number 6. In other words, "goma sha shida" means "six plus four".
+== Numbers 11-20 ==
-Let's see some examples of how to use the Hausa numbers in sentences:
-* Goma ne domin masu alkawarin su deshe gida. (One is enough for the students to sweep the house.)
+Now that you have mastered the numbers 1-10, let's move on to the numbers 11-20 in Hausa. These numbers follow a specific pattern and are relatively easy to learn.
-* Biyu suna cikin farkon. (There are two of them in the room.)
-* Ina goma da uku a wani lokaci. (I have three of them at once.)
-* Huɗu ana bakin sallah. (Four is behind the Eid prayer.)
-* Suna da biyar wanda suke fara zubar. (They have five and are starting to run.)
-* Rana shida a kawo shirye-shirye. (Six days brings a week.)
-* Bakwai sun kashe waɗansu mata kuma yara cikin dakin gari. (Seven have killed some women and children in the town.)
-* Takwas jiran Allah ya shirya mana cikin su. (Eight is close to God and is among them.)
-* Tara kowane yaro ya danganta akan sabuwar riƙo. (Nine every child is excited about the new dress.)
-* Tun ɗan goma sha shida zai zo kusa da masoyana. (In ten minutes, my friends will come.)
-== Numbers 11-20 ==
+Here is a table that shows the numbers 11 to 20 in Hausa:
-Now let's move on to the numbers 11-20.
-To form the numbers 11-19, you simply add the number "10" to the corresponding units digit from 1 to 9. For example, "eleven" in Hausa is "goma sha biyu" (one on top of two), and "twelve" is "biyu sha biyu" (two on top of two). Here are the numbers 11-19 in Hausa:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Hausa !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Hausa !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| goma sha biyu || gó-ma shà bí-yu || eleven
+| 11 || goma sha daya || eleven
 |-
-| biyu sha biyu || bí-yu shà bí-yu || twelve
+| 12 || goma sha biyu || twelve
 |-
-| uku sha biyu || ú-ku shà bí-yu || thirteen
+| 13 || goma sha uku || thirteen
 |-
-| huɗu sha biyu || hù-ɗù shà bí-yu || fourteen
+| 14 || goma sha hudu || fourteen
 |-
-| biyar sha biyu || bí-yàr shà bí-yu || fifteen
+| 15 || goma sha biyar || fifteen
 |-
-| shida sha biyu || shì-dá shà bí-yu || sixteen
+| 16 || goma sha shida || sixteen
 |-
-| bakwai sha biyu || bà-kwáy shà bí-yu || seventeen
+| 17 || goma sha bakwai || seventeen
 |-
-| takwas sha biyu || tàk-wàs shà bí-yu || eighteen
+| 18 || goma sha takwas || eighteen
 |-
-| tara sha biyu || tà-rá shà bí-yu || nineteen
+| 19 || goma sha tara || nineteen
+|-
+| 20 || ashirin || twenty
 |}
-For "twenty" in Hausa, the word is "ashirin", which literally means "two tens". Here's how to count from 11 to 20 in Hausa:
+Now, let's practice using these numbers in sentences:
+. Ana samu goma sha daya - He got eleven.
+. Na kawo goma sha hudu - I brought fourteen.
+. Mun fara ashirin - We are twenty.
+Make sure to pay attention to the pronunciation of these numbers and practice saying them aloud.
+== Cultural Insights ==
-* Goma sha biyu (eleven)
+In Hausa culture, numbers hold great significance and are often used in various aspects of daily life. One interesting cultural fact is that the Hausa numbering system is similar to the Arabic numbering system, which is widely used in many Muslim-majority countries. This similarity is due to the historical influence of Arab traders and scholars in the region.
-* Biyu sha biyu (twelve)
-* Uku sha biyu (thirteen)
-* Huɗu sha biyu (fourteen)
-* Biyar sha biyu (fifteen)
-* Shida sha biyu (sixteen)
-* Bakwai sha biyu (seventeen)
-* Takwas sha biyu (eighteen)
-* Tara sha biyu (nineteen)
-* Ashirin (twenty)
-Let's see some examples of how to use the Hausa numbers from 11 to 20 in sentences:
+Furthermore, the Hausa language has regional variations in the pronunciation of numbers. For example, in some regions, the number "5" is pronounced as "baki," while in other regions, it is pronounced as "biyar." These regional variations add richness to the language and reflect the diversity of Hausa culture.
-* Kusan ashirin nagari ya kara yi waɗansu rikodin. (At least twenty towns have made races.)
+== Exercises ==
-* Ba ni su abi ba cikin goma sha biyu. (I did not see them until eleven o'clock.)
-* Biyar sha biyu ake tsaye cikin wata kotu. (Fifteen minutes is passing in one show.)
-* Ashirin ne zai haura zuwa asuba. (Twenty will be too early for breakfast.)
-* Daga uku sha biyu duk lokacin ya bai waɗannan matsaloli duriɓinsu. (From thirteen onwards, it's when these problems start.)
-* Shida sha biyu mayar daɗi a gefe. (Sixteen units sell for cheap in the afternoon.)
-* Bakwai sha biyu tsyau sosai a kan kuɗi. (Seventeen is too much in a wallet.)
-* Tara sha biyu lokacin da duhun nyaɗan za su tafi. (Nineteen when the children's bellies will go.)
-* Goma sha biyu da biyar shine bai dawo ba. (Eleven and five will not come.)
-== Review and Practice ==
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce your knowledge of the numbers 1-20 in Hausa. Try to solve them on your own, and then check the solutions provided.
-Now that we've learned the Hausa numbers from 1 to 20, let's practice by counting up and down. Here are some activities you can do to reinforce your knowledge:
-* Count from 1 to 20, then count back down from 20 to 1
+. Translate the following numbers into Hausa:
-* Say the Hausa numbers in random order and try to memorize them
+   a) 6
-* Practice asking and answering questions involving numbers, such as "What time is it?" and "How much does this cost?"
+   b) 14
-* Use the Hausa numbers to tell your age or your phone number
+   c) 19
-* Make associations between the Hausa numbers and their equivalents in your own language, if applicable
+   d) 20
-With consistent practice, you'll be able to use the Hausa numbers with confidence in no time!
+. Fill in the blanks with the correct numbers in Hausa:
+   a) Ana rike __________ - She has eight.
+   b) Mun fara __________ - We are three.
+   c) Goma sha __________ - Twelve.
+   d) Ana samu __________ - He got fifteen.
+== Solutions ==
+. Translate the following numbers into Hausa:
+   a) 6 - shida
+   b) 14 - goma sha hudu
+   c) 19 - goma sha tara
+   d) 20 - ashirin
+. Fill in the blanks with the correct numbers in Hausa:
+   a) Ana rike takwas - She has eight.
+   b) Mun fara uku - We are three.
+   c) Goma sha biyu - Twelve.
+   d) Ana samu goma sha biyar - He got fifteen.
+Remember to practice these exercises regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your fluency in using numbers in Hausa.
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations on completing the lesson on numbers 1-20 in Hausa! In this lesson, you have learned how to count from 1 to 20 in Hausa and how to use these numbers in sentences. You have also explored cultural insights related to numbers in Hausa culture.
+Numbers are an essential part of everyday communication, and mastering them will greatly enhance your language skills. Make sure to practice pronouncing the numbers aloud and using them in various contexts to solidify your understanding.
+Keep up the great work, and continue practicing your Hausa language skills! In the next lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Hausa. So stay tuned and happy learning!
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 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmPnOz6Bjz0</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://ha.kasahorow.org/node/1152551/hausa-numbers-zero-to-20 Hausa Numbers Zero To 20 | kasahorow Hausa]
+* [https://www.languagesandnumbers.com/how-to-count-in-hausa/en/hau/ Hausa numbers — Of Languages and Numbers]
+* [https://www.learnentry.com/english-hausa/vocabulary/numbers-in-hausa/ Numbers in Hausa | Learn Hausa numbers 1-100, 1000,... - Learn ...]
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-* [https://ha.kasahorow.org/node/1152551/hausa-numbers-zero-to-20 Hausa Numbers Zero To 20 | kasahorow Hausa]
-* [https://www.languagesandnumbers.com/how-to-count-in-hausa/en/hau/ Hausa numbers — Of Languages and Numbers]
-* [https://www.learnentry.com/english-hausa/vocabulary/numbers-in-hausa/ Numbers in Hausa | Learn Hausa numbers 1-100, 1000,... - Learn ...]
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