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Introduction

In this lesson, we will expand our knowledge of Twi numbers by learning how to count from 11 to 20. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and by mastering the numbers in Twi, you will be able to engage in real-life scenarios such as shopping, telling time, and discussing quantities. Building on what we have learned in the previous lesson on numbers 1-10, we will continue to practice using numbers in everyday situations, further developing our Twi language skills.

As we explore numbers 11-20, we will provide numerous examples and exercises to ensure a thorough understanding of the topic. Additionally, we will delve into the cultural significance of numbers in Twi-speaking regions and share interesting facts and anecdotes related to counting in Twi. By the end of this lesson, you will confidently be able to count from 1 to 20 in Twi and apply this knowledge in practical contexts.

Numbers 11-20

Before we begin, let's quickly review the numbers 1-10 as a refresher:

Twi	Pronunciation	English
kɔ̀ɔ̀tɔ̀	"kaw-toh"	One
ɔ̀wɔ̀n	"oh-won"	Two
ɔ̀tɔ́lɔ̀	"oh-toh-loh"	Three
nɛ̀nɛ̀	"neh-neh"	Four
ɔ̀hɔ́nɔ̀	"oh-hoh-noh"	Five
ɛ̀nɛ́sɛ̀	"eh-neh-seh"	Six
nànsɛ̀	"nan-seh"	Seven
dòsɛ̀	"doh-seh"	Eight
nànsɔ̀m	"nan-som"	Nine
yɛ́nsɛ̀	"yehn-seh"	Ten

Now, let's move on to numbers 11-20. In Twi, these numbers follow a pattern of combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the numbers 1-10. Let's take a look at each number individually:

11 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ̀

The number 11 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ̀" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 1 (sɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ̀).

12 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀wɔ̀n

The number 12 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀wɔ̀n" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 2 (sɛ̀ɛ̀wɔ̀n).

13 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ́lɔ̀

The number 13 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ́lɔ̀" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 3 (sɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ́lɔ̀).

14 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀nɛ̀

The number 14 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀nɛ̀" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 4 (sɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀nɛ̀).

15 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀hɔ̀nɔ̀

The number 15 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀hɔ̀nɔ̀" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 5 (sɛ̀ɛ̀hɔ̀nɔ̀).

16 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀sɛ̀

The number 16 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀sɛ̀" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 6 (sɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀sɛ̀).

17 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɛ̀

The number 17 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɛ̀" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 7 (sɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɛ̀).

18 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀dòsɛ̀

The number 18 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀dòsɛ̀" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 8 (sɛ̀ɛ̀dòsɛ̀).

19 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɔ̀m

The number 19 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɔ̀m" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 9 (sɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɔ̀m).

20 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀yɛ́n

The number 20 in Twi is "yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀yɛ́n" which is formed by combining the word for "ten" (yɛ́n) with the number 10 (yɛ́n).

Now that we have covered the numbers 11-20, let's practice using them in real-life scenarios.

Practice Exercises

1. Write out the numbers 11-20 in Twi.

2. Practice counting from 1 to 20 in Twi.

3. Imagine you are at a market in Ghana and you want to buy 15 oranges. How would you ask for 15 oranges in Twi?

4. You are meeting a friend at 5:30 PM. How would you say the meeting time in Twi?

5. Your friend asks you how old you are. You want to say "I am 18 years old." How would you say this in Twi?

6. Create a dialogue with a partner where you discuss your ages using the numbers 11-20 in Twi.

Cultural Significance

In Twi-speaking regions, numbers hold cultural significance beyond their numerical value. For example, certain numbers are considered lucky or unlucky, and they may influence decision-making or be associated with particular events or rituals.

The number 7, "nànsɛ̀" in Twi, is often associated with spirituality and is considered a lucky number. It is believed to bring good fortune and is commonly used in naming ceremonies and traditional rites. On the other hand, the number 13, "tɔ́lɔ̀" in Twi, is often associated with superstition and is considered unlucky in some contexts. It is believed to bring bad luck and is avoided in certain rituals and ceremonies.

Additionally, numbers are often used in proverbs and sayings in Twi culture. These proverbs and sayings convey wisdom and are passed down through generations. For example, the proverb "Nànsɛ̀ no nni nkwa, ɔtɔ́lɔ̀ no nni mma" translates to "Seven has no legs, thirteen has no children" in English. This proverb illustrates the idea that luck and fortune may come unexpectedly and cannot always be predicted or controlled.

Understanding the cultural significance of numbers in Twi-speaking regions can provide a deeper appreciation for the language and its connection to the local traditions and beliefs.

Solutions

1. The numbers 11-20 in Twi are as follows:

• 11 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ̀
• 12 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀wɔ̀n
• 13 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ́lɔ̀
• 14 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀nɛ̀
• 15 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀hɔ̀nɔ̀
• 16 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀sɛ̀
• 17 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɛ̀
• 18 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀dòsɛ̀
• 19 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɔ̀m
• 20 - yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀yɛ́n

2. Practice counting from 1 to 20 in Twi:

• kɔ̀ɔ̀tɔ̀
• ɔ̀wɔ̀n
• ɔ̀tɔ́lɔ̀
• nɛ̀nɛ̀
• ɔ̀hɔ́nɔ̀
• ɛ̀nɛ́sɛ̀
• nànsɛ̀
• dòsɛ̀
• nànsɔ̀m
• yɛ́nsɛ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀wɔ̀n
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀tɔ́lɔ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀nɛ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀hɔ̀nɔ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀sɛ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɛ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀dòsɛ̀
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nànsɔ̀m
• yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀yɛ́n

3. To ask for 15 oranges in Twi, you would say "Memma wo ɔhɔ́nɔ̀ mmienu."

4. To say the meeting time of 5:30 PM in Twi, you would say "Mepɛ ɔhɔ́nɔ̀ mmienu a na ɛsɛ sɛsɛɛ."

5. To say "I am 18 years old" in Twi, you would say "Me nya dòsɛ̀ mmienu."

6. Dialogue example: Person A: Mepɛ sɛ me nya dòsɛ̀ mmienu. Person B: Wɔn a wɔn nya yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀. Person A: Ɛyɛ dɛn? Person B: Wɔn a wɔn nya yɛ́nsɛ̀ɛ̀nɛ̀ yɛ́n a ɛbɛyɛ a yɛbɛyɛ dɛn.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to count from 11 to 20 in Twi. By expanding your knowledge of Twi numbers, you are now better equipped to engage in real-life scenarios and communicate effectively in everyday situations. Remember to continue practicing these numbers to reinforce your learning and improve your fluency. In the next lesson, we will explore Twi verbs and tenses, taking your language skills to the next level.

Table of Contents - Twi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Twi Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Basic Greetings and Expressions

• Greetings and Salutations
• Polite Expressions

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Twi Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object Order
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-20

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Twi Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Terms

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Twi Naming System

• Day Names
• Last Names and Lineage

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating and Drinking

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Twi Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Twi Proverbs and Sayings

• Popular Proverbs
• Using Proverbs in Conversation

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons and Climate

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Twi Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Leisure Time Vocabulary

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Twi Music and Dance

• Traditional Music
• Traditional Dance

Sources

• How to Count from 11 - 20 | Counting in Tens in Twi | Twi Vocabulary

Other Lessons

• Numbers 1 10
• Education
• Family Members
• Weather Vocabulary
• Modes of Transportation
• Greetings and Salutations
• Health
• Directions and Locations
• How to say Good Bye?
• Food

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