àwọn nọ́mbà
The English phrase numbers is translated into Yoruba as àwọn nọ́mbà.
àwọn nọ́mbà refers to symbols or words used to count or measure things.
Did you know?
- Traditional Yoruba numbers for 5 through 19 are formed by subtracting a smaller number from the next multiple of five.
- The word nọ́mbà is a loanword borrowed from the English 'number' or French 'nombre' to describe the modern Arabic numeral system.
- Because Yoruba is a tonal language, a slight change in pitch can turn a number into a completely different word or even a verb. This makes precise pronunciation vital for mathematical accuracy.
Examples in context
- Mo kà àwọn nọ́mbà yẹn.I read those numbers.
- Àwọn nọ́mbà wọ̀nyí kò tọ́.These numbers are not correct.
- Ṣé o le kọ àwọn nọ́mbà náà?Can you write those numbers?
Example conversation
Morenike is helping Babatunde with his math homework.
- MorenikeBabatunde, wo àwọn nọ́mbà wọ̀nyí.Babatunde, look at these numbers.
- BabatundeMo rí wọn, ṣùgbọ́n wọn ṣòro.I see them, but they are difficult.
- MorenikeMa bẹ̀rù, mo le ràn ọ́ lọ́wọ́.Don't be afraid, I can help you.
- BabatundeO ṣeun, Morenike.Thank you, Morenike.
