getalle
The Afrikaans word for numbers is getalle.
getalle is used to refer to numbers in a mathematical or abstract sense.
Which one should you use?
While getalle refers to mathematical or abstract numbers, you should use nommers when referring to digits or numbers used for identification, such as telephone numbers or house numbers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form getalle has the singular form getal.
Did you know?
- The word getal is related to the concept of 'counting' through the verb tel, which historically meant to 'recount' or 'tell a story'.
- The Afrikaans word for 'number' nommer is a loanword from French, distinguishing it from the Germanic root of getal.
- In traditional Afrikaans, the number 'one' een can function as an indefinite pronoun similar to 'someone' or 'anyone'.
Examples in context
- Een, drie en vyf is ongelyke getalle.One, three, and five are odd numbers.This sentence shows how to use getalle to describe odd numbers.Tatoeba #1775797 by wwkudu, translation #73502 by CK
- Die getalle op die skerm is klein.The numbers on the screen are small.
- Ek kan nie al die getalle onthou nie.I cannot remember all the numbers.
Example conversation
Johan and Anika are studying for a math test.
- JohanAnika, is jy klaar met die getalle?Anika, are you finished with the numbers?
- AnikaNee, ek sukkel nog met hierdie getalle.No, I am still struggling with these numbers.
- JohanEk kan jou help as jy wil.I can help you if you want.
- AnikaDankie, Johan, dit sal baie help.Thank you, Johan, that will help a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
