Language/Twi/Vocabulary/Numbers-11-20
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Introduction
Welcome back to our Twi vocabulary lessons! Today we will continue our discussion about numbers and counting in Twi. In the previous lesson, we learned how to count from 1 to 10. Now, we will expand our knowledge by learning how to count from 11 to 20. We will also practice using these numbers in real-life situations to help you better understand their practical applications.
As with all our lessons, we won't just focus on the language itself, but we'll also take a deeper look at the cultural context and interesting facts related to Twi numbers. So get ready to learn some fascinating things about this wonderful language!
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Vocabulary
Let's start with the Twi words for numbers 11 to 20. Here are the words and their pronunciation in Twi:
| Twi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| krobia | /kɔ-bi-ya/ | Eleven |
| krobisa | /kɔ-bi-sa/ | Twelve |
| krobita | /kɔ-bi-ta/ | Thirteen |
| krobina | /kɔ-bi-na/ | Fourteen |
| krobisa-na | /kɔ-bi-sa-na/ | Fifteen |
| krofidie | /kɔ-fi-die/ | Sixteen |
| krofidis | /kɔ-fi-dis/ | Seventeen |
| krofiditi | /kɔ-fi-di-ti/ | Eighteen |
| krofidin | /kɔ-fi-din/ | Nineteen |
| krofidis-na | /kɔ-fi-dis-na/ | Twenty |
Grammar
Similar to the numbers 1 to 10, we need to use the noun "number" (nwoma) before the actual numbers from 11 to 20. For example, "thirteen" in Twi is "krobita," but if you want to say "the number thirteen," you would say "nwoma krobita."
Let's see some examples:
- I have sixteen books. - Mepɛ sɛntɔ krofidie.
- The price of the shirt is nineteen cedis. - Nkyɛn bɛsɔ bɔɔso no yɛ krofidincedi.
- He gave me twenty dollars. - Ɔde me krofidis-na dɔla.
As you can see, using numbers in Twi is fairly simple once you get a hang of it.
Culture
In the previous lesson, we talked about how Twi numbers have their roots in the Akan language. But did you know that the Akan people have a unique way of counting?
In Akan culture, the names of numbers have significant value and meaning. Each number is associated with a proverb or saying, which is intended to convey wisdom or a life lesson. For instance, the number five in Twi is "nnumɔborɔ," which is linked to the proverb "ɛbɛnem," meaning "you will get to know it gradually."
Another interesting fact is that the Akan people have an alternative way of counting using body parts. This method is called "asɛmpa," which means "talks cheaply" or "spoken words." It goes as follows:
- One - Thumb (ɛwinful)
- Two - Index finger (ɛwia)
- Three - Middle finger (ɔbɛ)
- Four - Ring finger (anɔbɔ)
- Five - Little finger (anotɛ)
- Six - Palm (nson)
- Seven - Wrist (nsamaa)
- Eight - Knuckles (nwadu)
- Nine - Elbow (kunu)
- Ten - Armpit (toto)
Isn't that fascinating? This just goes to show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Akan people.
Practice
Now it's time to practice using numbers 11 to 20 in Twi. Here are some exercises to help you get started:
- Translate the following sentences into Twi:
1. My sister is fourteen years old. 2. How much is sixteen dollars in cedis? 3. I need to buy seventeen books for school.
- Write the numbers 11 to 20 in Twi, but in reverse order.
- Practice counting from 11 to 20 in Twi with a friend. You can also challenge yourself by counting up and down, skipping numbers, or starting from a random number.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to count from 11 to 20 in Twi. We hope that you enjoyed this lesson and gained some new insights into Twi numbers and culture.
In our next lesson, we'll continue to explore more interesting vocabulary and grammar, so stay tuned!
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