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==Introduction==
== Introduction ==


<p>In this lesson, you will learn the basic Afrikaans numbers and how to use them in shopping and bargaining situations.  
In this lesson, we will delve into the world of numbers and shopping in Afrikaans. Numbers are a fundamental aspect of any language, and mastering them will allow you to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Additionally, learning how to shop and bargain in Afrikaans-speaking countries will give you the confidence to navigate markets and stores with ease. So let's get started!
Numbers are an important part of everyday life, and mastering them will greatly improve your ability to navigate Afrikaans-speaking countries.
We will also cover shopping-related vocabulary and phrases that will help you communicate effectively while shopping or bargaining.</p>


== Numbers and Counting System ==


<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]] & [[Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Languages|Languages]].</span>
=== Cardinal Numbers ===
==Afrikaans Numbers==


==Cardinal Numbers==
In Afrikaans, cardinal numbers are used to count and express quantity. Let's take a look at the numbers from 1 to 10:


<p>Afrikaans uses a decimal system, which means that the counting system is based on groups of ten.  
{| class="wikitable"
Below are the cardinal numbers from one to ten in Afrikaans:</p>
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Een || Ayn || One
|-
| Twee || Tvay || Two
|-
| Drie || Dree || Three
|-
| Vier || Fyir || Four
|-
| Vyf || Fafe || Five
|-
| Ses || Sess || Six
|-
| Sewe || Sev-uh || Seven
|-
| Agt || Aght || Eight
|-
| Nege || Neh-guh || Nine
|-
| Tien || Teen || Ten
|}
 
To form numbers from 11 to 19, you simply add the word "tien" (ten) after the ones digit. For example, "elf" (eleven) is formed by combining "een" (one) and "tien" (ten). Let's see some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Elf || Elf || Eleven
|-
| Twaalf || Tvaalf || Twelve
|-
| Dertien || Der-teen || Thirteen
|-
|-
| een || ayn || one
| Veertien || Feer-teen || Fourteen
|-
|-
| twee || tvay || two
| Vyftien || Fift-teen || Fifteen
|-
|-
| drie || three || three
| Sestien || Sess-teen || Sixteen
|-
|-
| vier || feer || four
| Sewentien || Sev-en-teen || Seventeen
|-
|-
| vyf || fayf || five
| Agtien || Aght-teen || Eighteen
|-
|-
| ses || ses || six
| Negentien || Neh-ghen-teen || Nineteen
|}
 
To form numbers from 20 to 99, you combine the tens digit with the ones digit, using the word "en" (and) as a connector. For example, "vyf-en-twintig" (twenty-five) is formed by combining "vyf" (five), "en" (and), and "twintig" (twenty). Let's look at some more examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| sewe || say-vuh || seven
| Twintig || Tvin-tay || Twenty
|-
|-
| agt || ugt || eight
| Een-en-twintig || Ayn-en-tvin-tay || Twenty-one
|-
|-
| nege || nay-ghuh || nine
| Dertig || Der-tay || Thirty
|-
|-
| tien || teen || ten
| Veertig || Feer-tay || Forty
|-
| Vyftig || Fift-tay || Fifty
|-
| Sestig || Sess-tay || Sixty
|-
| Sewentig || Sev-en-tay || Seventy
|-
| Tagtig || Tug-tay || Eighty
|-
| Negentig || Neh-ghen-tay || Ninety
|-
| Honderd || Hun-dert || One hundred
|}
|}


<p>To form the numbers from eleven to nineteen, simply add the word "tien" to the end of the cardinal number.  
=== Ordinal Numbers ===
For example, "elf" means "eleven" (een + tien), and "vyftien" means "fifteen" (vyf + tien).</p>
 
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of something. In Afrikaans, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-de" to the cardinal number. Let's take a look at the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th:


<p>To form the multiples of ten (20, 30, 40, and so on), use the cardinal number followed by the word "tig".
{| class="wikitable"
For example, "twintig" means "twenty" (twee + tig), "dertig" means "thirty" (drie + tig), and so on.</p>
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Eerste || Air-stuh || First
|-
| Tweede || Tvay-duh || Second
|-
| Derde || Der-duh || Third
|-
| Vierde || Fyir-duh || Fourth
|-
| Vyfde || Fafe-duh || Fifth
|-
| Sesde || Sess-duh || Sixth
|-
| Sewende || Sev-en-duh || Seventh
|-
| Agtste || Aght-stuh || Eighth
|-
| Negende || Neh-gen-duh || Ninth
|-
| Tiende || Teen-duh || Tenth
|}


<p>For larger numbers, use the word "honderd" (hundred) to form the numbers from 100 to 900.
To form ordinal numbers from 11th to 19th, you simply add the suffix "-de" to the corresponding cardinal number. For example, "elfde" (eleventh) is formed by adding "-de" to "elf" (eleven). Let's see some examples:
Combine the cardinal number with the word "honderd" and any remaining numbers after that.  
For example, "driehonderd" means "three hundred" (drie + honderd), and "tweehonderdtwee-en-vyftig" means "two hundred and fifty-two"  
(twee + honderd + twee + en + vyftig).</p>


==Ordinal Numbers==
{| class="wikitable"
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Elfde || Elf-duh || Eleventh
|-
| Twaalfde || Tvaalf-duh || Twelfth
|-
| Dertiende || Der-teen-duh || Thirteenth
|-
| Veertiende || Feer-teen-duh || Fourteenth
|-
| Vyftiende || Fift-teen-duh || Fifteenth
|-
| Sestiende || Sess-teen-duh || Sixteenth
|-
| Sewentiende || Sev-en-teen-duh || Seventeenth
|-
| Agtiende || Aght-teen-duh || Eighteenth
|-
| Negentiende || Neh-ghen-teen-duh || Nineteenth
|}


<p>Ordinal numbers are used to indicate position or order. In Afrikaans, they are formed simply by adding "-de" to the cardinal number.  
To form ordinal numbers from 20th onwards, you combine the ordinal number with the word "ste" (th). For example, "twintigste" (twentieth) is formed by combining "twintig" (twenty) and "ste" (th). Let's look at some more examples:
For example, "derde" means "third" (drie + de), and "vyfde" means "fifth" (vyf + de). </p>


==Shopping and Bargaining==
{| class="wikitable"
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Twintigste || Tvin-tay-stuh || Twentieth
|-
| Een-en-twintigste || Ayn-en-tvin-tay-stuh || Twenty-first
|-
| Dertigste || Der-tay-stuh || Thirtieth
|-
| Veertigste || Feer-tay-stuh || Fortieth
|-
| Vyftigste || Fift-tay-stuh || Fiftieth
|-
| Sestigste || Sess-tay-stuh || Sixtieth
|-
| Sewentigste || Sev-en-tay-stuh || Seventieth
|-
| Tagtigste || Tug-tay-stuh || Eightieth
|-
| Negentigste || Neh-ghen-tay-stuh || Ninetieth
|-
| Honderdste || Hun-dert-stuh || Hundredth
|}


==Vocabulary==
=== Counting and Beyond ===


<p>Here are some common Afrikaans shopping and bargaining words and phrases:</p>
Now that we have covered the basics of cardinal and ordinal numbers, let's move on to counting in Afrikaans. To count beyond 100, you simply combine the hundreds digit with the tens and ones digits, using the word "en" (and) as a connector. For example, "honderd en een" (one hundred and one) is formed by combining "honderd" (hundred), "en" (and), and "een" (one). Let's see some more examples:


<ul>
{| class="wikitable"
<li><strong>winkel</strong> - shop</li>
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
<li><strong>mark</strong> - market</li>
|-
<li><strong>koop</strong> - buy</li>
| Honderd en tien || Hun-dert en teen || One hundred and ten
<li><strong>verkoop</strong> - sell</li>
|-
<li><strong>prys</strong> - price</li>
| Twee honderd || Tvay hun-dert || Two hundred
<li><strong>goedkoop</strong> - cheap</li>
|-
<li><strong>duur</strong> - expensive</li>
| Drie honderd een-en-twintig || Dree hun-dert ayn-en-tvin-tay || Three hundred and twenty-one
<li><strong>bargain</strong> - bargain</li>
|-
<li><strong>afslag</strong> - discount</li>
| Vier honderd vyf-en-veertig || Fyir hun-dert fafe-en-feer-tay || Four hundred and forty-five
<li><strong>kaartjie</strong> - ticket</li>
|-
<li><strong>kassier</strong> - cashier</li>
| Vyf honderd sestig || Fafe hun-dert sess-tay || Five hundred and sixty
<li><strong>betaal</strong> - pay</li>
|-
<li><strong>kredietkaart</strong> - credit card</li>
| Seshonderd sewentig || Sess-hun-dert sev-en-tay || Six hundred and seventy
<li><strong>kontant</strong> - cash</li>
|-
<li><strong>sak</strong> - bag</li>
| Sewe honderd een-en-veertig || Sev-en hun-dert ayn-en-feer-tay || Seven hundred and forty-one
<li><strong>pas</strong> - fit (for clothes)</li>
|-
<li><strong>grootte</strong> - size</li>
| Agt honderd negentig || Aght hun-dert neh-ghen-tay || Eight hundred and ninety
<li><strong>ruil</strong> - exchange</li>
|-
<li><strong>retour</strong> - return</li>
| Nege honderd nege-en-tagtig || Neh-guh hun-dert neh-guh-en-tug-tay || Nine hundred and ninety-eight
</ul>
|-
| Een duisend || Ayn doy-suhnt || One thousand
|}


==Useful Phrases==
=== Fractions ===


<p>Here are some useful Afrikaans phrases to use while shopping or bargaining:</p>
Fractions in Afrikaans are formed by combining the cardinal number with the word "deel" (part) and the denominator. For example, "een derde" (one third) is formed by combining "een" (one), "deel" (part), and "derde" (third). Let's see some more examples:


<ul>
{| class="wikitable"
<li><strong>Mag ek vra hoeveel dit kos?</strong> - Can I ask how much this costs?</li>
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
<li><strong>Is daar 'n afslag beskikbaar?</strong> - Is there a discount available?</li>
|-
<li><strong>Ek is opsoek na 'n koopie wat goedkoop is.</strong> - I'm looking for a bargain that is cheap.</li>
| Een halwe || Ayn hul-vuh || One half
<li><strong>Dit is te duur, kan jy 'n beter prys gee?</strong> - That is too expensive, can you give me a better price?</li>
|-
<li><strong>Ek wil dit graag koop.</strong> - I would like to buy it.</li>
| Een kwart || Ayn kwart || One quarter
<li><strong>Het jy dit in 'n ander grootte / kleur?</strong> - Do you have it in a different size / color?</li>
|-
<li><strong>Kan ek dit ruil vir iets ander?</strong> - Can I exchange it for something else?</li>
| Een vyfde || Ayn fafe-duh || One fifth
<li><strong>Kan ek dit asseblief terugbring?</strong> - Can I please return it?</li>
|-
<li><strong>Ek gebruik kontant / 'n kredietkaart om te betaal.</strong> - I will pay with cash / a credit card.</li>
| Twee derdes || Tvay der-duhs || Two thirds
</ul>
|-
| Drie kwarte || Dree kwart-uh || Three quarters
|-
| Vier vyfdes || Fyir fafe-duhs || Four fifths
|}


==Numerical Expressions==
=== Big Numbers ===


<p>When shopping, it's important to know how to express numbers in Afrikaans. Here are some examples:</p>
Afrikaans uses a similar system to English for expressing big numbers, with the addition of the word "miljoen" (million) and "miljard" (billion). Let's take a look at some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English
! Afrikaans !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| Een kilogram || ayn kee-lo-gram || One kilogram
| Een miljoen || Ayn mil-yoon || One million
|-
|-
| Twee bokse || tvay bocks-uh || Two boxes
| Twee miljoen || Tvay mil-yoon || Two million
|-
|-
| Drie pare skoene || three pah-ruh skoon-uh || Three pairs of shoes
| Drie miljard || Dree mil-yard || Three billion
|-
|-
| Vier hemde || feer hem-duh || Four shirts
| Vier miljard || Fyir mil-yard || Four billion
|-
| Vyf penne || fayf pen-nuh || Five pens
|}
|}


<p>When expressing larger numbers or prices, Afrikaans uses a decimal point instead of a comma. So instead of writing "10,000",  
== Shopping and Bargaining ==
Afrikaans would write it as "10.000".</p>
 
Shopping in Afrikaans-speaking countries can be an exciting experience. Whether you're exploring local markets or visiting modern shopping malls, knowing the essential vocabulary and phrases will help you navigate the shopping scene with ease.
 
=== Basic Shopping Vocabulary ===
 
Let's start by learning some basic shopping vocabulary in Afrikaans:
 
* Winkel - Shop
* Mark - Market
* Afdeling - Department
* Kleding - Clothing
* Skoene - Shoes
* Juweliersware - Jewelry
* Boeke - Books
* Kos - Food
* Drank - Drinks
* Supermark - Supermarket
* Kassa - Cash register
* Betaling - Payment
* Kwitansie - Receipt
* Tassie - Bag
 
=== Asking for Help ===
 
If you need assistance while shopping, here are some useful phrases to help you ask for help:
 
* Kan u my help? - Can you help me?
* Ek soek... - I'm looking for...
* Waar is...? - Where is...?
* Hoeveel kos dit? - How much does this cost?
* Het u iets goedkoper? - Do you have anything cheaper?
* Het u iets duurder? - Do you have anything more expensive?
* Ek wil dit koop. - I want to buy this.
* Ek is net aan die rondkyk. - I'm just browsing.
 
=== Bargaining ===
 
In some markets and smaller shops, bargaining is a common practice. Here are some phrases to help you negotiate a better price:
 
* Kan u die prys verlaag? - Can you lower the price?
* Ek kan nie soveel betaal nie. - I can't afford that much.
* Wat is die beste prys wat u kan gee? - What's the best price you can give?
* Ek sal R100 bied. - I'll offer R100.
* Kan u dit goedkoper maak? - Can you make it cheaper?
* Het u 'n beter prys vir my? - Do you have a better price for me?
* Ek sal dit net koop as u die prys verlaag. - I'll only buy it if you lower the price.
 
=== At the Checkout ===
 
When you're ready to pay for your purchases, here are some phrases you can use at the checkout:
 
* Kan ek met kaart betaal? - Can I pay with a card?
* Ek betaal kontant. - I'm paying cash.
* Kan ek 'n kwitansie kry? - Can I get a receipt?
* Dankie, hou die wisselgeld. - Thank you, keep the change.
* Ek wil dit ruil. - I want to exchange this.
* Is daar 'n waarborg? - Is there a warranty?
* Kan ek dit terugbring as ek nie tevrede is nie? - Can I return it if I'm not satisfied?
 
== Cultural Insights ==
 
In Afrikaans-speaking countries, shopping is often seen as a social activity. It's common for family and friends to go shopping together and provide opinions on purchases. Bargaining is also a common practice in many markets, so don't hesitate to negotiate for a better price. Additionally, it's important to greet and engage in small talk with shopkeepers and salespeople as it is considered polite and friendly.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases for numbers and shopping in Afrikaans, it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned:
 
Exercise 1: Counting and Cardinal Numbers
- Write the numbers from 1 to 20 in Afrikaans.
- Say the numbers from 30 to 50 in Afrikaans.
 
Exercise 2: Ordinal Numbers
- Write the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th in Afrikaans.
- Say the ordinal numbers from 15th to 20th in Afrikaans.
 
Exercise 3: Shopping Dialogue
- Imagine you are shopping for clothes in an Afrikaans-speaking country. Write a dialogue between yourself and a shop assistant, including greetings, asking for help, and negotiating the price.


==Conclusion==
Exercise 4: Cultural Reflection
- Research and write a short paragraph about the shopping customs and traditions in an Afrikaans-speaking country. Include any interesting facts or anecdotes you find.


<p>By mastering the Afrikaans numbers and shopping vocabulary in this lesson, you will be better equipped to navigate Afrikaans-speaking countries,
== Conclusion ==
shop and bargain effectively, and communicate with confidence in everyday situations.
Don't forget to practice and use these skills as often as possible!</p>


Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on Afrikaans numbers and shopping. You have learned how to count and form numbers in Afrikaans, as well as essential vocabulary and phrases for shopping and bargaining. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your language skills. Happy shopping!


<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions|Idiomatic Expressions]] & [[Language/Afrikaans/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]].</span>
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==Sources==
* [https://www.digitaldialects.com/Afrikaans_flashcards.htm Flashcards for learning Afrikaans with audio]
* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781787164857 Afrikaans vocabulary for English speakers - 5000 words (Paperback ...]
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/afrikaans-english-dictionary/id1502968861 Afrikaans-English Dictionary on the App Store]


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* [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/afrikaans-english-dictionary/id1502968861 Afrikaans-English Dictionary on the App Store]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into the world of numbers and shopping in Afrikaans. Numbers are a fundamental aspect of any language, and mastering them will allow you to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Additionally, learning how to shop and bargain in Afrikaans-speaking countries will give you the confidence to navigate markets and stores with ease. So let's get started!

Numbers and Counting System[edit | edit source]

Cardinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

In Afrikaans, cardinal numbers are used to count and express quantity. Let's take a look at the numbers from 1 to 10:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Een Ayn One
Twee Tvay Two
Drie Dree Three
Vier Fyir Four
Vyf Fafe Five
Ses Sess Six
Sewe Sev-uh Seven
Agt Aght Eight
Nege Neh-guh Nine
Tien Teen Ten

To form numbers from 11 to 19, you simply add the word "tien" (ten) after the ones digit. For example, "elf" (eleven) is formed by combining "een" (one) and "tien" (ten). Let's see some examples:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Elf Elf Eleven
Twaalf Tvaalf Twelve
Dertien Der-teen Thirteen
Veertien Feer-teen Fourteen
Vyftien Fift-teen Fifteen
Sestien Sess-teen Sixteen
Sewentien Sev-en-teen Seventeen
Agtien Aght-teen Eighteen
Negentien Neh-ghen-teen Nineteen

To form numbers from 20 to 99, you combine the tens digit with the ones digit, using the word "en" (and) as a connector. For example, "vyf-en-twintig" (twenty-five) is formed by combining "vyf" (five), "en" (and), and "twintig" (twenty). Let's look at some more examples:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Twintig Tvin-tay Twenty
Een-en-twintig Ayn-en-tvin-tay Twenty-one
Dertig Der-tay Thirty
Veertig Feer-tay Forty
Vyftig Fift-tay Fifty
Sestig Sess-tay Sixty
Sewentig Sev-en-tay Seventy
Tagtig Tug-tay Eighty
Negentig Neh-ghen-tay Ninety
Honderd Hun-dert One hundred

Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of something. In Afrikaans, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-de" to the cardinal number. Let's take a look at the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Eerste Air-stuh First
Tweede Tvay-duh Second
Derde Der-duh Third
Vierde Fyir-duh Fourth
Vyfde Fafe-duh Fifth
Sesde Sess-duh Sixth
Sewende Sev-en-duh Seventh
Agtste Aght-stuh Eighth
Negende Neh-gen-duh Ninth
Tiende Teen-duh Tenth

To form ordinal numbers from 11th to 19th, you simply add the suffix "-de" to the corresponding cardinal number. For example, "elfde" (eleventh) is formed by adding "-de" to "elf" (eleven). Let's see some examples:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Elfde Elf-duh Eleventh
Twaalfde Tvaalf-duh Twelfth
Dertiende Der-teen-duh Thirteenth
Veertiende Feer-teen-duh Fourteenth
Vyftiende Fift-teen-duh Fifteenth
Sestiende Sess-teen-duh Sixteenth
Sewentiende Sev-en-teen-duh Seventeenth
Agtiende Aght-teen-duh Eighteenth
Negentiende Neh-ghen-teen-duh Nineteenth

To form ordinal numbers from 20th onwards, you combine the ordinal number with the word "ste" (th). For example, "twintigste" (twentieth) is formed by combining "twintig" (twenty) and "ste" (th). Let's look at some more examples:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Twintigste Tvin-tay-stuh Twentieth
Een-en-twintigste Ayn-en-tvin-tay-stuh Twenty-first
Dertigste Der-tay-stuh Thirtieth
Veertigste Feer-tay-stuh Fortieth
Vyftigste Fift-tay-stuh Fiftieth
Sestigste Sess-tay-stuh Sixtieth
Sewentigste Sev-en-tay-stuh Seventieth
Tagtigste Tug-tay-stuh Eightieth
Negentigste Neh-ghen-tay-stuh Ninetieth
Honderdste Hun-dert-stuh Hundredth

Counting and Beyond[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basics of cardinal and ordinal numbers, let's move on to counting in Afrikaans. To count beyond 100, you simply combine the hundreds digit with the tens and ones digits, using the word "en" (and) as a connector. For example, "honderd en een" (one hundred and one) is formed by combining "honderd" (hundred), "en" (and), and "een" (one). Let's see some more examples:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Honderd en tien Hun-dert en teen One hundred and ten
Twee honderd Tvay hun-dert Two hundred
Drie honderd een-en-twintig Dree hun-dert ayn-en-tvin-tay Three hundred and twenty-one
Vier honderd vyf-en-veertig Fyir hun-dert fafe-en-feer-tay Four hundred and forty-five
Vyf honderd sestig Fafe hun-dert sess-tay Five hundred and sixty
Seshonderd sewentig Sess-hun-dert sev-en-tay Six hundred and seventy
Sewe honderd een-en-veertig Sev-en hun-dert ayn-en-feer-tay Seven hundred and forty-one
Agt honderd negentig Aght hun-dert neh-ghen-tay Eight hundred and ninety
Nege honderd nege-en-tagtig Neh-guh hun-dert neh-guh-en-tug-tay Nine hundred and ninety-eight
Een duisend Ayn doy-suhnt One thousand

Fractions[edit | edit source]

Fractions in Afrikaans are formed by combining the cardinal number with the word "deel" (part) and the denominator. For example, "een derde" (one third) is formed by combining "een" (one), "deel" (part), and "derde" (third). Let's see some more examples:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Een halwe Ayn hul-vuh One half
Een kwart Ayn kwart One quarter
Een vyfde Ayn fafe-duh One fifth
Twee derdes Tvay der-duhs Two thirds
Drie kwarte Dree kwart-uh Three quarters
Vier vyfdes Fyir fafe-duhs Four fifths

Big Numbers[edit | edit source]

Afrikaans uses a similar system to English for expressing big numbers, with the addition of the word "miljoen" (million) and "miljard" (billion). Let's take a look at some examples:

Afrikaans Pronunciation English Translation
Een miljoen Ayn mil-yoon One million
Twee miljoen Tvay mil-yoon Two million
Drie miljard Dree mil-yard Three billion
Vier miljard Fyir mil-yard Four billion

Shopping and Bargaining[edit | edit source]

Shopping in Afrikaans-speaking countries can be an exciting experience. Whether you're exploring local markets or visiting modern shopping malls, knowing the essential vocabulary and phrases will help you navigate the shopping scene with ease.

Basic Shopping Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning some basic shopping vocabulary in Afrikaans:

  • Winkel - Shop
  • Mark - Market
  • Afdeling - Department
  • Kleding - Clothing
  • Skoene - Shoes
  • Juweliersware - Jewelry
  • Boeke - Books
  • Kos - Food
  • Drank - Drinks
  • Supermark - Supermarket
  • Kassa - Cash register
  • Betaling - Payment
  • Kwitansie - Receipt
  • Tassie - Bag

Asking for Help[edit | edit source]

If you need assistance while shopping, here are some useful phrases to help you ask for help:

  • Kan u my help? - Can you help me?
  • Ek soek... - I'm looking for...
  • Waar is...? - Where is...?
  • Hoeveel kos dit? - How much does this cost?
  • Het u iets goedkoper? - Do you have anything cheaper?
  • Het u iets duurder? - Do you have anything more expensive?
  • Ek wil dit koop. - I want to buy this.
  • Ek is net aan die rondkyk. - I'm just browsing.

Bargaining[edit | edit source]

In some markets and smaller shops, bargaining is a common practice. Here are some phrases to help you negotiate a better price:

  • Kan u die prys verlaag? - Can you lower the price?
  • Ek kan nie soveel betaal nie. - I can't afford that much.
  • Wat is die beste prys wat u kan gee? - What's the best price you can give?
  • Ek sal R100 bied. - I'll offer R100.
  • Kan u dit goedkoper maak? - Can you make it cheaper?
  • Het u 'n beter prys vir my? - Do you have a better price for me?
  • Ek sal dit net koop as u die prys verlaag. - I'll only buy it if you lower the price.

At the Checkout[edit | edit source]

When you're ready to pay for your purchases, here are some phrases you can use at the checkout:

  • Kan ek met kaart betaal? - Can I pay with a card?
  • Ek betaal kontant. - I'm paying cash.
  • Kan ek 'n kwitansie kry? - Can I get a receipt?
  • Dankie, hou die wisselgeld. - Thank you, keep the change.
  • Ek wil dit ruil. - I want to exchange this.
  • Is daar 'n waarborg? - Is there a warranty?
  • Kan ek dit terugbring as ek nie tevrede is nie? - Can I return it if I'm not satisfied?

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Afrikaans-speaking countries, shopping is often seen as a social activity. It's common for family and friends to go shopping together and provide opinions on purchases. Bargaining is also a common practice in many markets, so don't hesitate to negotiate for a better price. Additionally, it's important to greet and engage in small talk with shopkeepers and salespeople as it is considered polite and friendly.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases for numbers and shopping in Afrikaans, it's time to put your knowledge into practice. Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned:

Exercise 1: Counting and Cardinal Numbers - Write the numbers from 1 to 20 in Afrikaans. - Say the numbers from 30 to 50 in Afrikaans.

Exercise 2: Ordinal Numbers - Write the ordinal numbers from 1st to 10th in Afrikaans. - Say the ordinal numbers from 15th to 20th in Afrikaans.

Exercise 3: Shopping Dialogue - Imagine you are shopping for clothes in an Afrikaans-speaking country. Write a dialogue between yourself and a shop assistant, including greetings, asking for help, and negotiating the price.

Exercise 4: Cultural Reflection - Research and write a short paragraph about the shopping customs and traditions in an Afrikaans-speaking country. Include any interesting facts or anecdotes you find.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on Afrikaans numbers and shopping. You have learned how to count and form numbers in Afrikaans, as well as essential vocabulary and phrases for shopping and bargaining. Remember to practice regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your language skills. Happy shopping!

Table of Contents - Afrikaans Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Afrikaans


Greetings and Introductions


Culture and Social Customs

Videos[edit | edit source]

Afrikaans in Three Minutes – Numbers 11-100 - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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