Numbers and Counting

Ònkà

About this concept

Yoruba uses a vigesimal (base-20) counting system: ọ̀kan (1), èjì (2), ẹ̀ta (3)... ogún (20), ogójì (40). Numbers above 10 involve addition and subtraction operations.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level A1.

Examples

ọmọ méjìtwo children

ilé mẹ́tathree houses

ogúntwenty

Ó ra ẹja mẹ́wàá.He/She bought ten fish.

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