nɔma
The English phrase "numbers" is translated into Twi as nɔma.
nɔma refers to symbols or words used to count or measure things.
Did you know?
- In traditional Twi counting, the word for 'twenty' aduonu serves as a primary anchor for higher numbers.
- Twi numbers are often expressed through addition and subtraction, such as saying 'ten and five' for fifteen or 'twenty minus one' for nineteen.
- The word nɔma can also refer to 'letters' or 'characters' in the context of reading and writing, not just abstract numbers.
Example conversation
Kofi and Akua are studying mathematics together.
- KofiAkua, wo hu nɔma yi?Akua, do you see these numbers?
- AkuaAane, Kofi, me hu hɔ.Yes, Kofi, I see them.
- KofiNɔma yi yɛ den paa.These numbers are very hard.
- AkuaYɛbɛsua no bɔkɔɔ.We will learn them slowly.
