Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning them can help us in everyday life, such as telling time, understanding prices, etc. But, before we start, let me give you a brief overview of the Southern Betsimisaraka culture. 🌴🌊
The Southern Betsimisaraka are indigenous people living in the east-central coast of Madagascar. They have a rich cultural heritage, including music, dance, and crafts. Some interesting facts about the Southern Betsimisaraka include their use of fishing nets made from bark fibers and a type of drum called the "valiha." If you want to learn more about their culture and language, you can visit Polyglot Club, where you can find native speakers and ask them any questions.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Drinks, Animals, Days of the Week & Idiomatic Expressions.
Counting in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy[edit | edit source]
Now, let's start counting! Below is a table that shows the numbers 1-10 in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy, along with their pronunciation and English translations:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| iray | /i'raj/ | one |
| roa | /rua/ | two |
| telo | /t'elu/ | three |
| efatra | /ɛ'fatra/ | four |
| dimy | /dimʲ/ | five |
| enina | /ɛ'nen/ | six |
| fito | /'fitu/ | seven |
| valo | /'valu/ | eight |
| sivy | /'sivʲ/ | nine |
| folo | /'fulu/ | ten |
To illustrate how to use these numbers, let's imagine a dialogue between two people:
- Person 1: misy iray mpiasa (one worker is present)
- Person 2: inona no sitrapon'ny (What is their duty?)
Here are a few extra examples to help with your practice:
- Person 1: toerana roa (two places)
- Person 2: avy any ivelany na mila tsy handroso (from foreign countries needing help)
- Person 1: efatra volana (four months)
- Person 2: marary? (are you sick?)
- Person 1: dimy lahy sy enina vavy (five men and six women)
- Person 2: mitovy amin'izany ny fahazoana feno (equal to the total capacity)
Now that you know how to count to 10, practice saying these numbers aloud until they become familiar! 🗣️
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In conclusion, counting in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy is an essential skill to have when learning the language. The Southern Betsimisaraka people have a unique and fascinating culture that is worth exploring. If you want to improve your Vocabulary, make sure to visit the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy page on Polyglot Club. Don't forget to ask native speakers for help if you need it! 😄
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Culture: Traditional Clothing and ..., Alphabet and ..., How to Say Hello and Greetings & Food.