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Standard Moroccan Tamazight → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Numbers

Welcome to our lesson on Standard Moroccan Tamazight Vocabulary → Numbers! In this session, we will embark on an exciting journey to master the world of numbers in the Tamazight language. Understanding numbers is fundamental, as they are used in everyday life for counting, telling time, shopping, and so much more. This lesson will equip you with the vocabulary needed to express quantities and perform basic arithmetic in Tamazight.

As complete beginners, you might find yourself curious about how to pronounce these numbers and use them in context. Fear not! We will provide clear pronunciation guides and engaging examples to make the learning process enjoyable.

Here’s a brief outline of what we’ll cover in this lesson:

Introduction to Numbers in Tamazight

In Tamazight, numbers play an essential role in communication. They allow speakers to convey amounts, order items, and engage in simple math. The structure of numbers in Tamazight is unique, and understanding it will not only enhance your vocabulary but also provide insight into the Tamazight culture.

Basic Numbers

Let’s start with the basic numbers from 1 to 10. These foundational numbers will serve as building blocks for constructing larger numbers.

Standard Moroccan Tamazight	Pronunciation	English
1	yid	one
2	sin	two
3	kra	three
4	kuṭ	four
5	ṣm	five
6	sṭa	six
7	saḥ	seven
8	tam	eight
9	tṣa	nine
10	mraw	ten

Numbers from 11 to 20

Once you’ve mastered numbers 1 through 10, we can move on to the next set. The numbers 11 through 20 introduce some new vocabulary and syntax.

Standard Moroccan Tamazight	Pronunciation	English
11	yid mraw	eleven
12	sin mraw	twelve
13	kra mraw	thirteen
14	kuṭ mraw	fourteen
15	ṣm mraw	fifteen
16	sṭa mraw	sixteen
17	saḥ mraw	seventeen
18	tam mraw	eighteen
19	tṣa mraw	nineteen
20	ʿšrin	twenty

Tens and Beyond

Let’s continue by exploring the tens and higher numbers, which will help you express larger quantities.

Standard Moroccan Tamazight	Pronunciation	English
30	tlata ʿšrin	thirty
40	kuṭ ʿšrin	forty
50	ḥmṣ ʿšrin	fifty
60	sṭa ʿšrin	sixty
70	saḥ ʿšrin	seventy
80	tam ʿšrin	eighty
90	tṣa ʿšrin	ninety
100	mḥand	one hundred
1,000	ʿluf	one thousand
1,000,000	mḥand ʿluf	one million

Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position of something in a sequence, like first, second, or third. Here are some examples:

Standard Moroccan Tamazight	Pronunciation	English
1st	yid nni	first
2nd	sin nni	second
3rd	kra nni	third
4th	kuṭ nni	fourth
5th	ṣm nni	fifth
6th	sṭa nni	sixth
7th	saḥ nni	seventh
8th	tam nni	eighth
9th	tṣa nni	ninth
10th	mraw nni	tenth

Using Numbers in Sentences

Numbers can be combined with nouns to express quantities. Let's look at some practical examples demonstrating how to use numbers in sentences.

Standard Moroccan Tamazight	Pronunciation	English
I have two apples.	ǧi sin tḥom	I have two apples.
There are five students.	ǧin ṣm nṭa	There are five students.
I saw three birds.	ǧi kra ʿmʷi	I saw three birds.
She wants four books.	tḥeb kuṭ uktub	She wants four books.
He has one car.	ǧi yid ṭaḥa	He has one car.

Exercises

Now, let’s put your knowledge into practice with some exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Translate the following numbers into Standard Moroccan Tamazight.

1. 7

2. 13

3. 20

4. 50

5. 100

Exercise 2: Writing Sentences

Create sentences using the following numbers:

1. 6

2. 9

3. 3

4. 1

5. 8

Exercise 3: Matching Exercise

Match the Standard Moroccan Tamazight numbers with their English translations.

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| yid || a) two

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| sin || b) five

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| mraw || c) ten

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| ṣm || d) one

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| kra || e) three

Exercise 4: Ordinal Numbers

Translate the following ordinal numbers:

1. 5th

2. 2nd

3. 10th

4. 3rd

5. 1st

Exercise 5: Word Problems

Translate the following problems into Tamazight:

1. I have four oranges.

2. There are seven dogs.

3. She bought six flowers.

Exercise 6: Fill in the Numbers

Fill in the blanks with the correct Tamazight number:

1. ___ mraw (ten)

2. ___ ʿšrin (twenty)

3. ___ mḥand (one hundred)

Exercise 7: Create a Dialogue

Write a short dialogue between two people discussing how many books they have.

Exercise 8: Number Patterns

What is the pattern for the numbers 1 to 10? Write down the sequence of numbers in Tamazight.

Exercise 9: Counting Objects

Count the following objects in Tamazight:

1. Apples (5)

2. Cars (3)

3. Students (10)

Exercise 10: Real-life Application

Write down a shopping list including three items and their quantities in Tamazight.

Solutions to Exercises

Here are the solutions to the exercises:

Exercise 1 Solutions

1. saḥ

2. kra mraw

3. ʿšrin

4. ḥmṣ ʿšrin

5. mḥand

Exercise 2 Solutions

1. ǧi sṭa ṭaḥa (I have six cars.)

2. ǧi tṣa ʿmʷi (I have nine birds.)

3. ǧi kra tḥom (I have three apples.)

4. ǧi yid mḥand (I have one hundred.)

5. ǧi tam uktub (I have eight books.)

Exercise 3 Solutions

yid - d; sin - a; mraw - c; ṣm - b; kra - e.

Exercise 4 Solutions

1. ṣm nni

2. sin nni

3. mraw nni

4. kra nni

5. yid nni

Exercise 5 Solutions

1. ǧi kuṭ lḥut (I have four oranges.)

2. ǧin saḥ l'kalb (There are seven dogs.)

3. ǧi sṭa l'ward (She bought six flowers.)

Exercise 6 Solutions

1. yid mraw

2. ʿšrin

3. mḥand

Exercise 7 Solutions

Example Dialogue:

A: ǧi kra uktub. (I have three books.)

B: ǧi yid uktub. (I have one book.)

Exercise 8 Solutions

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Exercise 9 Solutions

1. ǧi ṣm tḥom (I have five apples.)

2. ǧi kra ṭaḥa (I have three cars.)

3. ǧin mraw ṭalib (There are ten students.)

Exercise 10 Solutions

Example Shopping List:

• 2 mḥam (two breads)

• 5 lḥut (five fish)

• 3 tḥom (three apples)

Congratulations on completing this lesson on numbers in Standard Moroccan Tamazight! Numbers are a vital part of communication and will enhance your ability to engage in everyday conversations. Keep practicing, and soon you will be counting fluently in Tamazight!

Table of Contents - Standard Moroccan Tamazight Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Tamazight

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure
• Present Tense Verbs
• Possessive Adjectives
• Plural Nouns

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Greetings and Polite Expressions

• Common Phrases
• Numbers
• Days of the Week
• Months of the Year
• Family Members

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Traditional Tamazight Culture

• History and Origins of Tamazight
• Traditional Tamazight Clothing
• Traditional Tamazight Music
• Tamazight Cuisine

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Past Tense Verbs

• Regular Past Tense Verbs
• Irregular Past Tense Verbs

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Travel and Directions

• Asking for Directions
• Transportation
• Places in Town
• Travel Dialogue Practice

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Tamazight Festivals and Holidays

• Eid al-Adha
• Imilchil Marriage Festival
• Ait Lakhder Cherry Festival

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Future Tense Verbs

• Regular Future Tense Verbs
• Irregular Future Tense Verbs

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Food and Drink

• Food Vocabulary
• At the Restaurant
• At the Market

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Amazigh Activism and Language Preservation

• Tamazight Advocacy and Activism
• Tamazight Literature and Media

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives and Agreement
• Adverbs of Time and Frequency

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Weather

• Weather Vocabulary
• Describing Weather Conditions

Other Lessons

• Count to 10
• Parts of the Body
• Travel Dialogue Practice
• Health
• Fruits
• Days of the Week
• Education
• Feelings and Emotions
• Food
• Count from 1 to 10

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