Language/Cebuano/Vocabulary/Cardinal-Numbers
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Welcome to our lesson on Cebuano Cardinal Numbers! In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of numbers in the Cebuano language, covering the basics from one to one hundred. Understanding cardinal numbers is essential for any language learner as they form the foundation for counting, telling time, and even shopping—think of all the times you need to know how much something costs or how old someone is!
We'll explore the numbers in detail, provide you with practical examples, and offer exercises to help reinforce your learning. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to count confidently in Cebuano and use numbers in various contexts.
So, let's get started!
Importance of Cardinal Numbers
Cardinal numbers are the numbers we use for counting—think of them as the building blocks of numerical understanding. In Cebuano, mastering these numbers will not only help you communicate quantities but will also enhance your ability to engage in everyday conversations. Whether you're ordering food, asking for the price of items, or simply counting objects around you, knowing these numbers is crucial.
Cardinal Numbers from One to Ten
Let's start with the basics. Here’s a table that lists the cardinal numbers from one to ten in Cebuano.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| usa | /ʊˈsa/ | one |
| duha | /duˈha/ | two |
| tulo | /ˈtu.lo/ | three |
| upat | /uˈpat/ | four |
| lima | /liˈma/ | five |
| unom | /uˈnom/ | six |
| pito | /ˈpi.to/ | seven |
| walo | /ˈwa.lo/ | eight |
| siyam | /siˈjam/ | nine |
| napulo | /naˈpu.lo/ | ten |
Cardinal Numbers from Eleven to Twenty
Next, let’s expand our knowledge to numbers eleven through twenty. Here’s how they look in Cebuano:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| onse | /ˈon.se/ | eleven |
| dose | /ˈdo.se/ | twelve |
| trese | /ˈtre.se/ | thirteen |
| kwatorse | /kwaˈtor.se/ | fourteen |
| kinse | /kinˈse/ | fifteen |
| napulse | /naˈpul.se/ | sixteen |
| disiseite | /di.siˈseɪ̯.te/ | seventeen |
| disiotso | /di.siˈo.tso/ | eighteen |
| doku | /ˈdo.ku/ | nineteen |
| beinte | /beˈin.te/ | twenty |
Cardinal Numbers from Twenty-One to Thirty
Now, let’s explore how to form numbers from twenty-one to thirty. In Cebuano, we typically combine the tens with the units.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| twenty-one | /bente uno/ | 21 |
| twenty-two | /bente dos/ | 22 |
| twenty-three | /bente tres/ | 23 |
| twenty-four | /bente kwatro/ | 24 |
| twenty-five | /bente lima/ | 25 |
| twenty-six | /bente unom/ | 26 |
| twenty-seven | /bente pito/ | 27 |
| twenty-eight | /bente walo/ | 28 |
| twenty-nine | /bente siyam/ | 29 |
| thirty | /trenta/ | 30 |
Cardinal Numbers from Thirty-One to Forty
Continuing on, we can see the pattern continues as we get into the thirties.
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| thirty-one | /trenta uno/ | 31 |
| thirty-two | /trenta dos/ | 32 |
| thirty-three | /trenta tres/ | 33 |
| thirty-four | /trenta kwatro/ | 34 |
| thirty-five | /trenta lima/ | 35 |
| thirty-six | /trenta unom/ | 36 |
| thirty-seven | /trenta pito/ | 37 |
| thirty-eight | /trenta walo/ | 38 |
| thirty-nine | /trenta siyam/ | 39 |
| forty | /kwarant/ | 40 |
Cardinal Numbers from Forty-One to Fifty
Let's keep counting! Here are the numbers from forty-one to fifty:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| forty-one | /kwarant uno/ | 41 |
| forty-two | /kwarant dos/ | 42 |
| forty-three | /kwarant tres/ | 43 |
| forty-four | /kwarant kwatro/ | 44 |
| forty-five | /kwarant lima/ | 45 |
| forty-six | /kwarant unom/ | 46 |
| forty-seven | /kwarant pito/ | 47 |
| forty-eight | /kwarant walo/ | 48 |
| forty-nine | /kwarant siyam/ | 49 |
| fifty | /singkwenta/ | 50 |
Cardinal Numbers from Fifty-One to Sixty
We’re almost halfway there! Here’s how to count from fifty-one to sixty:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| fifty-one | /singkwenta uno/ | 51 |
| fifty-two | /singkwenta dos/ | 52 |
| fifty-three | /singkwenta tres/ | 53 |
| fifty-four | /singkwenta kwatro/ | 54 |
| fifty-five | /singkwenta lima/ | 55 |
| fifty-six | /singkwenta unom/ | 56 |
| fifty-seven | /singkwenta pito/ | 57 |
| fifty-eight | /singkwenta walo/ | 58 |
| fifty-nine | /singkwenta siyam/ | 59 |
| sixty | /anim/ | 60 |
Cardinal Numbers from Sixty-One to Seventy
Now let's look at sixty-one to seventy:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sixty-one | /anim uno/ | 61 |
| sixty-two | /anim dos/ | 62 |
| sixty-three | /anim tres/ | 63 |
| sixty-four | /anim kwatro/ | 64 |
| sixty-five | /anim lima/ | 65 |
| sixty-six | /anim unom/ | 66 |
| sixty-seven | /anim pito/ | 67 |
| sixty-eight | /anim walo/ | 68 |
| sixty-nine | /anim siyam/ | 69 |
| seventy | /pito/ | 70 |
Cardinal Numbers from Seventy-One to Eighty
Next up, let's cover the numbers from seventy-one to eighty:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| seventy-one | /pito uno/ | 71 |
| seventy-two | /pito dos/ | 72 |
| seventy-three | /pito tres/ | 73 |
| seventy-four | /pito kwatro/ | 74 |
| seventy-five | /pito lima/ | 75 |
| seventy-six | /pito unom/ | 76 |
| seventy-seven | /pito pito/ | 77 |
| seventy-eight | /pito walo/ | 78 |
| seventy-nine | /pito siyam/ | 79 |
| eighty | /walo/ | 80 |
Cardinal Numbers from Eighty-One to Ninety
Let’s move on to the next set, numbers eighty-one to ninety:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| eighty-one | /walo uno/ | 81 |
| eighty-two | /walo dos/ | 82 |
| eighty-three | /walo tres/ | 83 |
| eighty-four | /walo kwatro/ | 84 |
| eighty-five | /walo lima/ | 85 |
| eighty-six | /walo unom/ | 86 |
| eighty-seven | /walo pito/ | 87 |
| eighty-eight | /walo walo/ | 88 |
| eighty-nine | /walo siyam/ | 89 |
| ninety | /siyento/ | 90 |
Cardinal Numbers from Ninety-One to One Hundred
Finally, let’s conclude our journey through the cardinal numbers with ninety-one to one hundred:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ninety-one | /siyento uno/ | 91 |
| ninety-two | /siyento dos/ | 92 |
| ninety-three | /siyento tres/ | 93 |
| ninety-four | /siyento kwatro/ | 94 |
| ninety-five | /siyento lima/ | 95 |
| ninety-six | /siyento unom/ | 96 |
| ninety-seven | /siyento pito/ | 97 |
| ninety-eight | /siyento walo/ | 98 |
| ninety-nine | /siyento siyam/ | 99 |
| one hundred | /usa ka gatus/ | 100 |
Using Cardinal Numbers in Sentences
Mastering the numbers is one thing, but knowing how to use them in sentences is equally important. Here are some examples:
1. I have three apples.
May tulo akong mansanas.
2. There are five people in my family.
Ado'y lima ka tawo sa akong pamilya.
3. I need two tickets for the concert.
Kinahanglan ko og duha ka tiket para sa konsiyerto.
4. He is seven years old.
Siyam siya ka tuig.
5. We bought ten kilos of rice.
Namalit mi og napulo ka kilo nga bugas.
6. She has twenty books.
Ado'y bente ka libro siya.
7. I saw eight birds in the tree.
Nakita ko ang walo ka mga langgam sa kahoy.
8. There are twelve months in a year.
Ado'y dose ka bulan sa usa ka tuig.
9. They will arrive in five minutes.
Makaabot sila sa lima ka minuto.
10. I need forty-three pesos.
Kinahanglan ko og kwarant tres ka pesos.
These sentences illustrate how cardinal numbers can be integrated into everyday conversation.
Practice Exercises
Now that you’ve learned about cardinal numbers, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises for you to practice.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct Cebuano cardinal number.
1. I have ____(two) apples.
2. She is ____(four) years old.
3. We need ____(six) chairs.
4. There are ____(ten) students in the class.
5. He bought ____(three) books.
Answers:
1. duha
2. upat
3. unom
4. napulo
5. tulo
Exercise 2: Match the Numbers
Match the Cebuano cardinal numbers with their English translations.
1. napulo
2. pito
3. walo
4. lima
5. dos
A. eight
B. ten
C. two
D. five
E. seven
Answers:
1 - B
2 - E
3 - A
4 - D
5 - C
Exercise 3: Create Sentences
Using the following numbers, create sentences in Cebuano.
1. 15
2. 22
3. 30
4. 45
5. 99
Example Answers:
1. Kinahanglan ko og kinse ka pesos.
2. Naa koy bente dos ka libro.
3. Adunay trenta ka estudyante sa eskwelahan.
4. Namilit kami og kwarant lima ka kilo nga prutas.
5. Adunay siyento siyam ka mga langgam sa parke.
Exercise 4: Translation Practice
Translate the following sentences into Cebuano.
1. I have twenty-five pesos.
2. There are thirty-two students in the room.
3. She is sixteen years old.
4. They bought forty-eight bananas.
5. I need one hundred pesos.
Answers:
1. Ado'y bente cinco ka pesos.
2. Ado'y trenta dos ka estudyante sa kwarto.
3. Siya gatus ka tuig.
4. Nangalit sila og kwarant walo ka saging.
5. Kinahanglan ko og usa ka gatus ka pesos.
Exercise 5: Number Identification
Identify the number in Cebuano from the given English number.
1. 12
2. 67
3. 84
4. 51
5. 99
Answers:
1. dose
2. anim napulo ug pito
3. walo napulo ug kwatro
4. singkwenta ug uno
5. siyento siyam
Exercise 6: Counting Objects
Count the objects in the following sentences and write them in Cebuano.
1. Three dogs
2. Six books
3. Eight chairs
4. Five apples
5. Seven cars
Answers:
1. Tulo ka mga iro
2. Unom ka mga libro
3. Walo ka mga silya
4. Lima ka mga mansanas
5. Pito ka mga sakyanan
Exercise 7: Word Problems
Solve the following word problems in Cebuano.
1. If you have 10 pesos and you find 5 more, how many pesos do you have now?
2. If there are 20 apples and you eat 8, how many are left?
Answers:
1. Ado'y napulo ka pesos + lima = kinse ka pesos.
2. Ado'y bente ka mansanas - walo = dose ka mansanas.
Exercise 8: Listening Practice
Listen to the teacher say the following numbers in Cebuano and write them down.
1. 31
2. 75
3. 88
4. 54
5. 93
Answers:
1. trenta uno
2. pito ug lima
3. walo ug walo
4. singkwenta ug upat
5. siyento tres
Exercise 9: Create a Dialogue
Create a simple dialogue between two friends discussing how many books they have. Use at least five different cardinal numbers.
Example Dialogue:
- Friend 1: "Pila ka mga libro imong naa?"
- Friend 2: "Ado'y napulo ka libro."
- Friend 1: "Ako, ado'y walo ka libro."
- Friend 2: "Busa, adunay kita og kinse ka libro sa atong grupo!"
Exercise 10: Number Challenge
Challenge a friend to count from one to one hundred in Cebuano. Each of you can take turns counting every ten numbers!
Answers for practice:
1. usa, duha, tulo, upat, lima, unom, pito, walo, siyam, napulo
2. onse, dose, trese, kwatorse, kinse, napulse, disiseite, disiotso, doku, beinte
Now that you’ve practiced these exercises, you should feel more confident in using Cebuano cardinal numbers!
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have now learned the cardinal numbers in Cebuano from one to one hundred. Remember, practice makes perfect. Try to use these numbers in your daily conversations as much as possible. Counting, telling time, and discussing quantities are all essential skills that will enrich your Cebuano language experience.
Keep practicing, and soon, you'll be counting like a native speaker!
Videos
Let's Learn Cebuano Visayan - Cardinal Directions - YouTube
Sources
- kardinal : Binisaya - Cebuano to English Dictionary and Thesaurus.
- Category:Cebuano ordinal numbers - Wiktionary
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