Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary/Numbers
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Welcome to this lesson on Kabyle numbers! In this lesson, you will learn the numbers in Kabyle, from one to one million, and how to use them in various contexts. As you learn these numbers, we will also share some cultural information and interesting facts about the Kabyle people and their language.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Animal & Drinks.
Introduction to Kabyle numbers
The Kabyle language uses a base-10 numeral system, similar to most other languages. This means that numbers are built from basic units, like 1, 10, 100, and 1000. Knowing these basic units will allow you to understand and use larger numbers in Kabyle.
Before we dive into the numbers themselves, let's learn a bit about the Kabyle people and why it's important to know their numbering system.
The Kabyle people are a Berber ethnic group native to the Kabylie region in Northern Algeria. They are estimated to be around 5 million people, making them the largest Berber-speaking community in Algeria. The majority of the Kabyle people are bilingual, speaking both Kabyle and the official language of Algeria, which is Arabic. However, Kabyle is their first language and plays a vital role in their daily lives and cultural heritage.
Knowing the Kabyle numbers system will be helpful not only to understand the language itself but also to communicate with the Kabyle-speaking community, whether you're planning a visit to the Kabylie region or just looking to expand your knowledge of this unique language.
Now, let's start learning the Kabyle numbers!
Basic numbers from 1 to 10
Here is a list of the numbers from 1 to 10 in Kabyle, along with their pronunciation and the English translation.
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| yiwen | /yiwən/ | one |
| sin | /si:n/ | two |
| kraḍ | /kraɮ/ | three |
| kuẓ | /kuʣ/ | four |
| semmus | /səmmus/ | five |
| sḍis | /sɮis/ | six |
| sa | /sa/ | seven |
| tam | /tam/ | eight |
| trinzi | /trinzi/ | nine |
| mraw | /mraw/ | ten |
Practice pronouncing these numbers out loud to make them stick in your memory. Try counting from 1 to 10 and back down again to reinforce this first set of numbers.
Numbers from 11 to 19
Numbers from 11 to 19 are formed by adding the basic numbers from 2 to 9 to the number 10. Here is a list of the numbers from 11 to 19 in Kabyle, along with their pronunciation and the English translation.
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| yan-asakmraw | /yan-asakmraw/ | eleven |
| yina-sakmraw | /yina-sakmraw/ | twelve |
| yikraḍ-asakmraw | /yikraɮ-asakmraw/ | thirteen |
| yikuẓ-asakmraw | /yikuʣ-asakmraw/ | fourteen |
| yismmus-asakmraw | /yismmus-asakmraw/ | fifteen |
| yisḍis-asakmraw | /yisɮis-asakmraw/ | sixteen |
| yisa-asakmraw | /yisa-asakmraw/ | seventeen |
| yitam-asakmraw | /yitam-asakmraw/ | eighteen |
| yitrinzi-asakmraw | /yitrinzi-asakmraw/ | nineteen |
Tens from 20 to 100
Tens from 20 to 100 are formed by multiplying the basic numbers from 2 to 9 by 10. Here is a list of the tens from 20 to 100 in Kabyle, along with their pronunciation and the English translation.
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sin-mraw | /si:n-mraw/ | twenty |
| kraḍ-mraw | /kraɮ-mraw/ | thirty |
| kuẓ-mraw | /kuʣ-mraw/ | forty |
| semmus-mraw | /səmmus-mraw/ | fifty |
| sḍis-mraw | /sɮis-mraw/ | sixty |
| sa-mraw | /sa-mraw/ | seventy |
| tam-mraw | /tam-mraw/ | eighty |
| trinzi-mraw | /trinzi-mraw/ | ninety |
| temya | /temya/ | one hundred |
Large numbers from 100 to 1,000,000
Now let's learn how to count larger numbers in Kabyle. Here is a list of the larger numbers from 100 to 1,000,000, along with their pronunciation and the English translation.
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| itsɣi | /itsɣi/ | one hundred |
| sin-tmya | /si:n-tmya/ | two hundred |
| kraḍ-tmya | /kraɮ-tmya/ | three hundred |
| kuẓ-tmya | /kuʣ-tmya/ | four hundred |
| semmus-tmya | /səmmus-tmya/ | five hundred |
| sḍis-tmya | /sɮis-tmya/ | six hundred |
| sa-tmya | /sa-tmya/ | seven hundred |
| tam-tmya | /tam-tmya/ | eight hundred |
| trinzi-tmya | /trinzi-tmya/ | nine hundred |
| elf | /ɛlf/ | one thousand |
| sin-telf | /si:n-tɛlf/ | two thousand |
| kraḍ-telf | /kraɮ-tɛlf/ | three thousand |
| kuẓ-telf | /kuʣ-tɛlf/ | four thousand |
| semmus-telf | /səmmus-tɛlf/ | five thousand |
| sḍis-telf | /sɮis-tɛlf/ | six thousand |
| sa-telf | /sa-tɛlf/ | seven thousand |
| tam-telf | /tam-tɛlf/ | eight thousand |
| trinzi-telf | /trinzi-tɛlf/ | nine thousand |
| edmiyya | /edmiyya/ | ten thousand |
| melyun | /məlyun/ | one million |
Exercises
Now that you have learned the Kabyle numbers let's practice them with some exercises. Try to read and write the following numbers in Kabyle using the numbers you have learned above.
- 34
- 589
- 1476
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the numbers in Kabyle, from one to one million. Make sure to practice and reinforce your understanding of these numbers. In the next lesson, we will learn how to tell time in Kabyle, including hours, minutes, and different parts of the day. Stay tuned!
Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Modes of transportation & Family members.
Other Lessons
- Relationships
- Drinks
- Counting and Numbers
- Introducing yourself
- Food
- Days of the Week
- Fruits
- Modes of transportation
- Feelings and Emotions
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