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==Plateau Malagasy Numbers and | == Introduction == | ||
Welcome to the lesson on numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy! In this lesson, we will explore how to count and use numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, and basic math expressions. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning how to count and use them correctly will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Plateau Malagasy. Whether you are traveling to Madagascar or simply interested in the Plateau Malagasy culture, this lesson will provide you with the necessary tools to confidently express numbers and quantities in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
To begin, we will start by learning the basic cardinal numbers from 0 to 10, and then we will expand our knowledge to larger numbers. We will also explore ordinal numbers, which are used to indicate the position or order of things. Additionally, we will cover basic math expressions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This will allow you to perform simple calculations and discuss numerical concepts in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding of the material. We will also delve into the cultural aspects of numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including any regional variations and historical reasons for these differences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in counting and using numbers in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
Let's get started! | |||
== Cardinal Numbers == | |||
Cardinal numbers are used to express quantities or to count objects. In Plateau Malagasy, the cardinal numbers from 0 to 10 have specific words that are used to represent them. Let's take a look at the table below to familiarize ourselves with these numbers: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English | ! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | ||
|- | |||
| aotra || aw-trah || zero | |||
|- | |- | ||
| iray | | iray || ee-rah || one | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | roa || roo-ah || two | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | telo || tel-oo || three | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | efatra || eh-fat-rah || four | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | dimy || dee-me || five | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | enina || eh-nee-nah || six | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | fito || fee-too || seven | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | valo || vah-loo || eight | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | sivy || see-vee || nine | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | folo || foh-loo || ten | ||
|} | |} | ||
As you can see, the Plateau Malagasy numbers have their own unique sounds and pronunciations. Take your time to practice saying these numbers aloud to familiarize yourself with their pronunciation. It is important to note that the numbers from 1 to 10 are considered basic and are used frequently in everyday conversations. | |||
Let's now move on to larger numbers. In Plateau Malagasy, larger numbers are formed by combining the basic numbers with specific words. For example, to express the number 11, you would simply say "iray ambin'ny folo," which translates to "one plus ten" in English. Similarly, to express the number 23, you would say "roa ambin'ny telo," which means "two plus three." Let's take a look at some more examples to understand this pattern: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | |||
|- | |||
| iray ambin'ny iray || ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah || eleven | |||
|- | |||
| roa ambin'ny roa || roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah || twelve | |||
|- | |||
| telo ambin'ny telo || tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo || thirteen | |||
|- | |||
| efatra ambin'ny efatra || eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah || fourteen | |||
|- | |||
| dimy ambin'ny dimy || dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me || fifteen | |||
|- | |||
| enina ambin'ny enina || eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah || sixteen | |||
|- | |||
| fito ambin'ny fito || fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too || seventeen | |||
|- | |||
| valo ambin'ny valo || vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo || eighteen | |||
|- | |||
| sivy ambin'ny sivy || see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee || nineteen | |||
|- | |||
| folo ambin'ny folo || foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo || twenty | |||
|} | |||
To form the numbers from 21 to 29, you simply combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the basic numbers. For example, the number 21 is expressed as "folo sy iray" (twenty and one), and 22 is expressed as "folo sy roa" (twenty and two). This pattern continues for the numbers up to 29. | |||
Let's now practice counting from 1 to 29 in Plateau Malagasy: | |||
* iray (one) | |||
* roa (two) | |||
* telo (three) | |||
* efatra (four) | |||
* dimy (five) | |||
* enina (six) | |||
* fito (seven) | |||
* valo (eight) | |||
* sivy (nine) | |||
* folo (ten) | |||
* iray ambin'ny iray (eleven) | |||
* roa ambin'ny roa (twelve) | |||
* telo ambin'ny telo (thirteen) | |||
* efatra ambin'ny efatra (fourteen) | |||
* dimy ambin'ny dimy (fifteen) | |||
* enina ambin'ny enina (sixteen) | |||
* fito ambin'ny fito (seventeen) | |||
* valo ambin'ny valo (eighteen) | |||
* sivy ambin'ny sivy (nineteen) | |||
* folo ambin'ny folo (twenty) | |||
* folo sy iray (twenty and one) | |||
* folo sy roa (twenty and two) | |||
* folo sy telo (twenty and three) | |||
* folo sy efatra (twenty and four) | |||
* folo sy dimy (twenty and five) | |||
* folo sy enina (twenty and six) | |||
* folo sy fito (twenty and seven) | |||
* folo sy valo (twenty and eight) | |||
* folo sy sivy (twenty and nine) | |||
Great job! You are now familiar with the basic cardinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy and how to form larger numbers using the basic numbers. | |||
== Ordinal Numbers == | |||
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of things. In Plateau Malagasy, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-in'i" to the corresponding cardinal number. Let's take a look at some examples to understand this: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English | ! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | ||
|- | |- | ||
| voalohany || | | voalohany || voh-ah-loh-hah-ny || first | ||
|- | |- | ||
| faharoa || fah-hah-roo-ah || second | | faharoa || fah-hah-roo-ah || second | ||
|- | |- | ||
| fahatelo || fah-hah- | | fahatelo || fah-hah-tel-oo || third | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | fahaefatra || fah-hah-eh-fat-rah || fourth | ||
|- | |- | ||
| fahadimy || fah-hah-dee- | | fahadimy || fah-hah-dee-me || fifth | ||
|- | |||
| fahenina || fah-hah-nee-nah || sixth | |||
|- | |||
| fahafito || fah-hah-fee-too || seventh | |||
|- | |||
| fahavalon'ny || fah-hah-vah-lohn-ny || eighth | |||
|- | |||
| fahasivy || fah-hah-see-vee || ninth | |||
|- | |||
| fahafolo || fah-hah-foh-loo || tenth | |||
|} | |} | ||
To form ordinal numbers from 11 to 19, you combine the word for the corresponding cardinal number with the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 11 is "iray ambin'ny folo in'i" (one plus ten of the first). Similarly, the ordinal number for 15 is "dimy ambin'ny folo in'i" (five plus ten of the first). Let's look at some more examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | |||
|- | |||
| iray ambin'ny iray in'i || ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah in-ee || eleventh | |||
|- | |||
| roa ambin'ny roa in'i || roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah in-ee || twelfth | |||
|- | |||
| telo ambin'ny telo in'i || tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo in-ee || thirteenth | |||
|- | |||
| efatra ambin'ny efatra in'i || eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah in-ee || fourteenth | |||
|- | |||
| dimy ambin'ny dimy in'i || dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me in-ee || fifteenth | |||
|- | |||
| enina ambin'ny enina in'i || eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah in-ee || sixteenth | |||
|- | |||
| fito ambin'ny fito in'i || fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too in-ee || seventeenth | |||
|- | |||
| valo ambin'ny valo in'i || vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo in-ee || eighteenth | |||
|- | |||
| sivy ambin'ny sivy in'i || see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee in-ee || nineteenth | |||
|- | |||
| folo ambin'ny folo in'i || foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo in-ee || twentieth | |||
|} | |||
To form the ordinal numbers from 21 to 29, you combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the corresponding cardinal number and the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 21 is "folo sy iray in'i" (twenty and one of the first), and the ordinal number for 22 is "folo sy roa in'i" (twenty and two of the first). Let's practice counting from 1st to 29th in Plateau Malagasy: | |||
* voalohany (first) | |||
* faharoa (second) | |||
* fahatelo (third) | |||
* fahaefatra (fourth) | |||
* fahadimy (fifth) | |||
* fahenina (sixth) | |||
* fahafito (seventh) | |||
* fahavalon'ny (eighth) | |||
* fahasivy (ninth) | |||
* fahafolo (tenth) | |||
* iray ambin'ny folo in'i (eleventh) | |||
* roa ambin'ny folo in'i (twelfth) | |||
* telo ambin'ny folo in'i (thirteenth) | |||
* efatra ambin'ny folo in'i (fourteenth) | |||
* dimy ambin'ny folo in'i (fifteenth) | |||
* enina ambin'ny folo in'i (sixteenth) | |||
* fito ambin'ny folo in'i (seventeenth) | |||
* valo ambin'ny folo in'i (eighteenth) | |||
* sivy ambin'ny folo in'i (nineteenth) | |||
* folo ambin'ny folo in'i (twentieth) | |||
* folo sy iray in'i (twenty and first) | |||
* folo sy roa in'i (twenty and second) | |||
* folo sy telo in'i (twenty and third) | |||
* folo sy efatra in'i (twenty and fourth) | |||
* folo sy dimy in'i (twenty and fifth) | |||
* folo sy enina in'i (twenty and sixth) | |||
* folo sy fito in'i (twenty and seventh) | |||
* folo sy valo in'i (twenty and eighth) | |||
* folo sy sivy in'i (twenty and ninth) | |||
Fantastic job! You now have a solid understanding of cardinal and ordinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
== Basic Math Expressions == | |||
In addition to counting and ordinal numbers, it is important to be able to perform basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy. This will allow you to discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations. Let's explore some basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy: | |||
* **Addition**: The word for addition in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny." To express addition, simply combine the numbers you want to add with the word "amin'ny." For example, if you want to say "two plus three," you would say "roa amin'ny telo." Let's look at some more examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | |||
|- | |||
| roa amin'ny telo || roo-ah ah-min-ny tel-oo || two plus three | |||
|- | |||
| efatra amin'ny dimy || eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny dee-me || four plus five | |||
|- | |||
| enina amin'ny fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fee-too || six plus seven | |||
|- | |||
| valo amin'ny sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny see-vee || eight plus nine | |||
|- | |||
| sivy amin'ny folo || see-vee ah-min-ny foh-loo || nine plus ten | |||
|} | |||
* **Subtraction**: The word for subtraction in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny tsy." To express subtraction, combine the numbers you want to subtract with the word "amin'ny tsy." For example, if you want to say "five minus three," you would say "dimy amin'ny tsy telo." Let's see some more examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | |||
|- | |||
| dimy amin'ny tsy telo || dee-me ah-min-ny tsy tel-oo || five minus three | |||
|- | |||
| enina amin'ny tsy fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny tsy fee-too || six minus seven | |||
|- | |||
| valo amin'ny tsy sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny tsy see-vee || eight minus nine | |||
|- | |||
| folo amin'ny tsy dimy || foh-loo ah-min-ny tsy dee-me || ten minus five | |||
|} | |||
* **Multiplication**: The word for multiplication in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fehizoro." To express multiplication, combine the numbers you want to multiply with the word "amin'ny fehizoro." For example, if you want to say "two times three," you would say "roa amin'ny fehizoro telo." Let's look at some more examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | |||
|- | |||
| roa amin'ny fehizoro telo || roo-ah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro tel-oo || two times three | |||
|- | |||
| efatra amin'ny fehizoro dimy || eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro dee-me || four times five | |||
|- | |||
| enina amin'ny fehizoro fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro fee-too || six times seven | |||
|- | |||
| valo amin'ny fehizoro sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro see-vee || eight times nine | |||
|- | |||
| sivy amin'ny fehizoro folo || see-vee ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro foh-loo || nine times ten | |||
|} | |||
* **Division**: The word for division in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fahaizana." To express division, combine the numbers you want to divide with the word "amin'ny fahaizana." For example, if you want to say "ten divided by two," you would say "folo amin'ny fahaizana roa." Let's see some more examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | |||
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| folo amin'ny fahaizana roa || foh-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah roo-ah || ten divided by two | |||
|- | |||
| efatra amin'ny fahaizana dimy || eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah dee-me || four divided by five | |||
|- | |||
| enina amin'ny fahaizana fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah fee-too || six divided by seven | |||
|- | |||
| valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah see-vee || eight divided by nine | |||
|- | |||
| sivy amin'ny fahaizana folo || see-vee ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah foh-loo || nine divided by ten | |||
|} | |||
Now that you have learned how to express basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy, you can confidently discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations. | |||
== Cultural Insights == | |||
Numbers hold cultural significance in Plateau Malagasy society. Historically, numbers were used in traditional rituals, ceremonies, and even in the naming of children. For example, the number seven, "fito," is considered a sacred number in Plateau Malagasy culture. It is believed to bring good luck and protection. As a result, many traditional ceremonies and rituals involve the number seven in some way. | |||
Additionally, counting systems and number symbolism can vary across different regions in Madagascar. In some areas, the Plateau Malagasy counting system may differ slightly from other regions. This is due to the influence of local dialects and cultural practices. It is important to be aware of these regional variations when communicating with locals in different parts of Madagascar. | |||
== Practice Exercises == | |||
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding of numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy. Try to answer the questions and then check your answers in the solution section. | |||
1. What is the Plateau Malagasy word for "zero"? | |||
2. How do you say "fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy? | |||
3. Express the number "twenty-three" in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
4. What is the ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy? | |||
5. Perform the following addition: "roa amin'ny fito." | |||
6. Calculate the subtraction: "enina amin'ny tsy dimy." | |||
7. Multiply the numbers "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
8. Divide the numbers "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
=== Solutions === | |||
1. The Plateau Malagasy word for "zero" is "aotra." | |||
2. "Fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy is "efatra ambin'ny efatra." | |||
3. The Plateau Malagasy expression for "twenty-three" is "folo sy telo." | |||
4. The ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy is "fahadimy." | |||
5. The addition "roa amin'ny fito" equals "sembolana." | |||
6. The subtraction "enina amin'ny tsy dimy" equals "fahenina." | |||
7. The multiplication of "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy is "roa amin'ny fehizoro dimy." | |||
8. The division of "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy is "valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy." | |||
Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You are well on your way to mastering numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy. | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the lesson on numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy! In this lesson, we will explore how to count and use numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, and basic math expressions. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning how to count and use them correctly will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Plateau Malagasy. Whether you are traveling to Madagascar or simply interested in the Plateau Malagasy culture, this lesson will provide you with the necessary tools to confidently express numbers and quantities in Plateau Malagasy.
To begin, we will start by learning the basic cardinal numbers from 0 to 10, and then we will expand our knowledge to larger numbers. We will also explore ordinal numbers, which are used to indicate the position or order of things. Additionally, we will cover basic math expressions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This will allow you to perform simple calculations and discuss numerical concepts in Plateau Malagasy.
Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding of the material. We will also delve into the cultural aspects of numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including any regional variations and historical reasons for these differences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in counting and using numbers in Plateau Malagasy.
Let's get started!
Cardinal Numbers[edit | edit source]
Cardinal numbers are used to express quantities or to count objects. In Plateau Malagasy, the cardinal numbers from 0 to 10 have specific words that are used to represent them. Let's take a look at the table below to familiarize ourselves with these numbers:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
aotra | aw-trah | zero |
iray | ee-rah | one |
roa | roo-ah | two |
telo | tel-oo | three |
efatra | eh-fat-rah | four |
dimy | dee-me | five |
enina | eh-nee-nah | six |
fito | fee-too | seven |
valo | vah-loo | eight |
sivy | see-vee | nine |
folo | foh-loo | ten |
As you can see, the Plateau Malagasy numbers have their own unique sounds and pronunciations. Take your time to practice saying these numbers aloud to familiarize yourself with their pronunciation. It is important to note that the numbers from 1 to 10 are considered basic and are used frequently in everyday conversations.
Let's now move on to larger numbers. In Plateau Malagasy, larger numbers are formed by combining the basic numbers with specific words. For example, to express the number 11, you would simply say "iray ambin'ny folo," which translates to "one plus ten" in English. Similarly, to express the number 23, you would say "roa ambin'ny telo," which means "two plus three." Let's take a look at some more examples to understand this pattern:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
iray ambin'ny iray | ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah | eleven |
roa ambin'ny roa | roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah | twelve |
telo ambin'ny telo | tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo | thirteen |
efatra ambin'ny efatra | eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah | fourteen |
dimy ambin'ny dimy | dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me | fifteen |
enina ambin'ny enina | eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah | sixteen |
fito ambin'ny fito | fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too | seventeen |
valo ambin'ny valo | vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo | eighteen |
sivy ambin'ny sivy | see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee | nineteen |
folo ambin'ny folo | foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo | twenty |
To form the numbers from 21 to 29, you simply combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the basic numbers. For example, the number 21 is expressed as "folo sy iray" (twenty and one), and 22 is expressed as "folo sy roa" (twenty and two). This pattern continues for the numbers up to 29.
Let's now practice counting from 1 to 29 in Plateau Malagasy:
- iray (one)
- roa (two)
- telo (three)
- efatra (four)
- dimy (five)
- enina (six)
- fito (seven)
- valo (eight)
- sivy (nine)
- folo (ten)
- iray ambin'ny iray (eleven)
- roa ambin'ny roa (twelve)
- telo ambin'ny telo (thirteen)
- efatra ambin'ny efatra (fourteen)
- dimy ambin'ny dimy (fifteen)
- enina ambin'ny enina (sixteen)
- fito ambin'ny fito (seventeen)
- valo ambin'ny valo (eighteen)
- sivy ambin'ny sivy (nineteen)
- folo ambin'ny folo (twenty)
- folo sy iray (twenty and one)
- folo sy roa (twenty and two)
- folo sy telo (twenty and three)
- folo sy efatra (twenty and four)
- folo sy dimy (twenty and five)
- folo sy enina (twenty and six)
- folo sy fito (twenty and seven)
- folo sy valo (twenty and eight)
- folo sy sivy (twenty and nine)
Great job! You are now familiar with the basic cardinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy and how to form larger numbers using the basic numbers.
Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of things. In Plateau Malagasy, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-in'i" to the corresponding cardinal number. Let's take a look at some examples to understand this:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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voalohany | voh-ah-loh-hah-ny | first |
faharoa | fah-hah-roo-ah | second |
fahatelo | fah-hah-tel-oo | third |
fahaefatra | fah-hah-eh-fat-rah | fourth |
fahadimy | fah-hah-dee-me | fifth |
fahenina | fah-hah-nee-nah | sixth |
fahafito | fah-hah-fee-too | seventh |
fahavalon'ny | fah-hah-vah-lohn-ny | eighth |
fahasivy | fah-hah-see-vee | ninth |
fahafolo | fah-hah-foh-loo | tenth |
To form ordinal numbers from 11 to 19, you combine the word for the corresponding cardinal number with the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 11 is "iray ambin'ny folo in'i" (one plus ten of the first). Similarly, the ordinal number for 15 is "dimy ambin'ny folo in'i" (five plus ten of the first). Let's look at some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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iray ambin'ny iray in'i | ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah in-ee | eleventh |
roa ambin'ny roa in'i | roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah in-ee | twelfth |
telo ambin'ny telo in'i | tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo in-ee | thirteenth |
efatra ambin'ny efatra in'i | eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah in-ee | fourteenth |
dimy ambin'ny dimy in'i | dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me in-ee | fifteenth |
enina ambin'ny enina in'i | eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah in-ee | sixteenth |
fito ambin'ny fito in'i | fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too in-ee | seventeenth |
valo ambin'ny valo in'i | vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo in-ee | eighteenth |
sivy ambin'ny sivy in'i | see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee in-ee | nineteenth |
folo ambin'ny folo in'i | foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo in-ee | twentieth |
To form the ordinal numbers from 21 to 29, you combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the corresponding cardinal number and the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 21 is "folo sy iray in'i" (twenty and one of the first), and the ordinal number for 22 is "folo sy roa in'i" (twenty and two of the first). Let's practice counting from 1st to 29th in Plateau Malagasy:
- voalohany (first)
- faharoa (second)
- fahatelo (third)
- fahaefatra (fourth)
- fahadimy (fifth)
- fahenina (sixth)
- fahafito (seventh)
- fahavalon'ny (eighth)
- fahasivy (ninth)
- fahafolo (tenth)
- iray ambin'ny folo in'i (eleventh)
- roa ambin'ny folo in'i (twelfth)
- telo ambin'ny folo in'i (thirteenth)
- efatra ambin'ny folo in'i (fourteenth)
- dimy ambin'ny folo in'i (fifteenth)
- enina ambin'ny folo in'i (sixteenth)
- fito ambin'ny folo in'i (seventeenth)
- valo ambin'ny folo in'i (eighteenth)
- sivy ambin'ny folo in'i (nineteenth)
- folo ambin'ny folo in'i (twentieth)
- folo sy iray in'i (twenty and first)
- folo sy roa in'i (twenty and second)
- folo sy telo in'i (twenty and third)
- folo sy efatra in'i (twenty and fourth)
- folo sy dimy in'i (twenty and fifth)
- folo sy enina in'i (twenty and sixth)
- folo sy fito in'i (twenty and seventh)
- folo sy valo in'i (twenty and eighth)
- folo sy sivy in'i (twenty and ninth)
Fantastic job! You now have a solid understanding of cardinal and ordinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy.
Basic Math Expressions[edit | edit source]
In addition to counting and ordinal numbers, it is important to be able to perform basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy. This will allow you to discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations. Let's explore some basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy:
- **Addition**: The word for addition in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny." To express addition, simply combine the numbers you want to add with the word "amin'ny." For example, if you want to say "two plus three," you would say "roa amin'ny telo." Let's look at some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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roa amin'ny telo | roo-ah ah-min-ny tel-oo | two plus three |
efatra amin'ny dimy | eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny dee-me | four plus five |
enina amin'ny fito | eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fee-too | six plus seven |
valo amin'ny sivy | vah-loo ah-min-ny see-vee | eight plus nine |
sivy amin'ny folo | see-vee ah-min-ny foh-loo | nine plus ten |
- **Subtraction**: The word for subtraction in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny tsy." To express subtraction, combine the numbers you want to subtract with the word "amin'ny tsy." For example, if you want to say "five minus three," you would say "dimy amin'ny tsy telo." Let's see some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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dimy amin'ny tsy telo | dee-me ah-min-ny tsy tel-oo | five minus three |
enina amin'ny tsy fito | eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny tsy fee-too | six minus seven |
valo amin'ny tsy sivy | vah-loo ah-min-ny tsy see-vee | eight minus nine |
folo amin'ny tsy dimy | foh-loo ah-min-ny tsy dee-me | ten minus five |
- **Multiplication**: The word for multiplication in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fehizoro." To express multiplication, combine the numbers you want to multiply with the word "amin'ny fehizoro." For example, if you want to say "two times three," you would say "roa amin'ny fehizoro telo." Let's look at some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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roa amin'ny fehizoro telo | roo-ah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro tel-oo | two times three |
efatra amin'ny fehizoro dimy | eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro dee-me | four times five |
enina amin'ny fehizoro fito | eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro fee-too | six times seven |
valo amin'ny fehizoro sivy | vah-loo ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro see-vee | eight times nine |
sivy amin'ny fehizoro folo | see-vee ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro foh-loo | nine times ten |
- **Division**: The word for division in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fahaizana." To express division, combine the numbers you want to divide with the word "amin'ny fahaizana." For example, if you want to say "ten divided by two," you would say "folo amin'ny fahaizana roa." Let's see some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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folo amin'ny fahaizana roa | foh-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah roo-ah | ten divided by two |
efatra amin'ny fahaizana dimy | eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah dee-me | four divided by five |
enina amin'ny fahaizana fito | eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah fee-too | six divided by seven |
valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy | vah-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah see-vee | eight divided by nine |
sivy amin'ny fahaizana folo | see-vee ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah foh-loo | nine divided by ten |
Now that you have learned how to express basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy, you can confidently discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations.
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
Numbers hold cultural significance in Plateau Malagasy society. Historically, numbers were used in traditional rituals, ceremonies, and even in the naming of children. For example, the number seven, "fito," is considered a sacred number in Plateau Malagasy culture. It is believed to bring good luck and protection. As a result, many traditional ceremonies and rituals involve the number seven in some way.
Additionally, counting systems and number symbolism can vary across different regions in Madagascar. In some areas, the Plateau Malagasy counting system may differ slightly from other regions. This is due to the influence of local dialects and cultural practices. It is important to be aware of these regional variations when communicating with locals in different parts of Madagascar.
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding of numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy. Try to answer the questions and then check your answers in the solution section.
1. What is the Plateau Malagasy word for "zero"? 2. How do you say "fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy? 3. Express the number "twenty-three" in Plateau Malagasy. 4. What is the ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy? 5. Perform the following addition: "roa amin'ny fito." 6. Calculate the subtraction: "enina amin'ny tsy dimy." 7. Multiply the numbers "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy. 8. Divide the numbers "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy.
Solutions[edit | edit source]
1. The Plateau Malagasy word for "zero" is "aotra." 2. "Fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy is "efatra ambin'ny efatra." 3. The Plateau Malagasy expression for "twenty-three" is "folo sy telo." 4. The ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy is "fahadimy." 5. The addition "roa amin'ny fito" equals "sembolana." 6. The subtraction "enina amin'ny tsy dimy" equals "fahenina." 7. The multiplication of "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy is "roa amin'ny fehizoro dimy." 8. The division of "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy is "valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy."
Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You are well on your way to mastering numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Health
- Family Members
- Common Food Items
- Basic Greetings
- Colors
- Geography
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