Language/Western-frisian/Vocabulary/Telling-Time
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will delve into the topic of telling time in Western Frisian. Being able to express the time is an essential skill in any language, and it allows us to communicate effectively and navigate our daily lives. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to tell time in Western Frisian, including how to express hours, minutes, and seconds. Let's get started!
The Basics: Hours[edit | edit source]
To express the hours in Western Frisian, we use the 24-hour clock system. This means that instead of using the AM and PM system, we simply count the hours from 0 to 24. Here are the numbers from 0 to 24 in Western Frisian:
Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
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nul | [nul] | zero |
ien | [in] | one |
twa | [twa] | two |
trije | [triə] | three |
fjouwer | [fjʌwər] | four |
fiif | [fiːf] | five |
seis | [sɛis] | six |
sân | [san] | seven |
acht | [ɑxt] | eight |
njoggen | [njoɣən] | nine |
tsien | [tsiːən] | ten |
alve | [ɑlvə] | eleven |
tolve | [tɔlvə] | twelve |
trettjin | [trɛtːjin] | thirteen |
fjirtjin | [fjɪrtːjin] | fourteen |
fyftjin | [fɪftːjin] | fifteen |
sechtjin | [sɛxtːjin] | sixteen |
santjin | [santːjin] | seventeen |
achttjin | [ɑxttːjin] | eighteen |
njoggentjin | [njoɣəntːjin] | nineteen |
tweintich | [tweintəx] | twenty |
ienentweintich | [inəntweintəx] | twenty-one |
tweintich en twa | [tweintəx ən twa] | twenty-two |
tweintich en trije | [tweintəx ən triə] | twenty-three |
tweintich en fjouwer | [tweintəx ən fjʌwər] | twenty-four |
Now that we know the numbers from 0 to 24, we can use them to express different hours of the day. Here are a few examples:
- It is 8 o'clock.
It is "acht oere."
- It is 13:30 (1:30 PM).
It is "trettjin oere tritich" or "ien-en-trettich oere."
- It is 20:15 (8:15 PM).
It is "twintich oere fyftjin" or "acht-en-fyftjin oere."
- It is 24:00 (midnight).
It is "tweintich oere nul" or "midsnacht."
Minutes and Seconds[edit | edit source]
In addition to expressing the hours, we also need to learn how to express the minutes and seconds in Western Frisian. Here are the numbers from 1 to 60 to help us with that:
Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
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ien | [in] | one |
twa | [twa] | two |
trije | [triə] | three |
fjouwer | [fjʌwər] | four |
fiif | [fiːf] | five |
seis | [sɛis] | six |
sân | [san] | seven |
acht | [ɑxt] | eight |
njoggen | [njoɣən] | nine |
tsien | [tsiːən] | ten |
alve | [ɑlvə] | eleven |
tolve | [tɔlvə] | twelve |
trettjin | [trɛtːjin] | thirteen |
fjirtjin | [fjɪrtːjin] | fourteen |
fyftjin | [fɪftːjin] | fifteen |
sechtjin | [sɛxtːjin] | sixteen |
santjin | [santːjin] | seventeen |
achttjin | [ɑxttːjin] | eighteen |
njoggentjin | [njoɣəntːjin] | nineteen |
tweintich | [tweintəx] | twenty |
tweintich ien | [tweintəx in] | twenty-one |
tweintich twa | [tweintəx twa] | twenty-two |
tweintich trije | [tweintəx triə] | twenty-three |
tweintich fjouwer | [tweintəx fjʌwər] | twenty-four |
tweintich fiif | [tweintəx fiːf] | twenty-five |
tweintich seis | [tweintəx sɛis] | twenty-six |
tweintich sân | [tweintəx san] | twenty-seven |
tweintich acht | [tweintəx ɑxt] | twenty-eight |
tweintich njoggen | [tweintəx njoɣən] | twenty-nine |
tritich | [tritːix] | thirty |
fjirtich | [fjɪrtːix] | forty |
fyftich | [fɪftːix] | fifty |
seisich | [sɛisix] | sixty |
To express the minutes, we simply combine the numbers from 1 to 60 with the word "minuten" (minutes). Here are a few examples:
- It is 8:05 AM.
It is "acht oere fiif minuten."
- It is 13:20 (1:20 PM).
It is "trettjin oere tweintich minuten" or "ien-en-tweintich oere."
- It is 20:45 (8:45 PM).
It is "twintich oere fyftich fiif minuten" or "acht-en-fyftich fiif minuten."
- It is 24:59.
It is "tweintich oere njoggen-en-fjirtich minuten" or "tolve-en-een-en-vijftig minuten."
To express the seconds, we follow the same pattern and use the numbers from 1 to 60 with the word "sekonden" (seconds). Here are a few examples:
- It is 8:05:10 AM.
It is "acht oere fiif minuten tsien sekonden."
- It is 13:20:30 (1:20:30 PM).
It is "trettjin oere tweintich minuten tritich sekonden" or "ien-en-tweintich oere."
- It is 20:45:59 (8:45:59 PM).
It is "twintich oere fyftich fiif minuten njoggen-en-fjirtich sekonden" or "acht-en-fyftich fiif-en-vijftig sekonden."
- It is 24:59:59.
It is "tweintich oere njoggen-en-fjirtich minuten njoggen-en-vijftig sekonden" or "tolve-en-een-en-vijftig-en-negen-en-vijftig sekonden."
Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]
In Western Frisian culture, punctuality is highly valued. It is important to be on time for appointments, meetings, and social gatherings. Being late is often seen as a sign of disrespect. Therefore, having a good understanding of how to tell time in Western Frisian will help you navigate social situations and show respect to others.
Additionally, it's worth noting that the Western Frisian language has been influenced by its geographical location and historical context. The region of Friesland, where Western Frisian is spoken, has a rich maritime history. This means that many Western Frisian words and expressions related to time have nautical origins. For example, the word for "clock" in Western Frisian is "klok," which is derived from the Dutch word for "bell" or "ship's bell."
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of telling time in Western Frisian.
Exercise 1: Match the Time Match the Western Frisian phrases with their English translations.
1. acht oere || a. 3:30 PM 2. tweintich oere || b. 7:00 AM 3. elf oere fyftjin || c. 12:45 PM 4. trije oere tweintich || d. 10:00 PM 5. tsien oere fjouwer || e. 8:30 AM
Solution: 1. a - b 2. b - d 3. c - e 4. d - a 5. e - c
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the correct Western Frisian words to complete the sentences.
1. It is ______ oere twa minuten. 2. It is ______ oere fjirtich sekonden. 3. It is ______ oere tritich minuten njoggen-en-sechstich sekonden. 4. It is ______ oere sechstjin minuten fyftich-njoggen sekonden. 5. It is ______ oere njoggen-en-tritich minuten tolve sekonden.
Solution: 1. ien 2. alve 3. tweintich 4. santjin 5. fjouwer
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to tell time in Western Frisian. This skill will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in everyday situations and navigate the Western Frisian-speaking world. Remember to practice telling time regularly to reinforce your knowledge. Keep up the great work!
Sources[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Geography
- Express Surprise
- Animals
- Days of the Week
- Drinks
- Common Greetings
- Food
- Family Members
- Seasons and Months
- Fruits
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