How to Count from 1 to 10 in 20+ African Languages

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Do you want to learn to count from 1 to 10 in at least 10+ African languages? This post will take you on a journey through the various languages spoken in Africa, from Afrikaans in South Africa to Hausa in Nigeria. Africa is a diverse continent with many cultures and languages. It has over 2,000 languages, making it the world's most linguistically diverse continent. Counting from 1 to 10 in every African language would be nearly impossible with such a diverse range of languages until you come across this post. You'll learn how to count the numbers 1 through 10 in each language, as well as some interesting language facts. So, whether you want to learn a new language or are just curious about Africa's many cultures, this post will be useful. Let's get this party started!

Swahili

Swahili is a widely spoken language in East Africa. It is also known as Kiswahili. To count from 1 to 10 in Swahili, you would say:

  1. Moja,
  2. Mbili,
  3. Tatu,
  4. Nne,
  5. Tano,
  6. Sita,
  7. Saba,
  8. Nane,
  9. Tisa,
  10. Kumi.

Yoruba

Yoruba is a language spoken in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. To count from 1 to 10 in Yoruba, you would say:

  1. Okan,
  2. Meji,
  3. Meta,
  4. Merin,
  5. Marun,
  6. Mefa,
  7. Meje,
  8. Mejo,
  9. Mewa,
  10. Mokanla.

Hausa

Hausa is a language spoken in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Niger, and Ghana. To count from 1 to 10 in Hausa, you would say:

  1. Daya,
  2. Biyu,
  3. Uku,
  4. Hudu,
  5. Biyar,
  6. Shida,
  7. Bakwai,
  8. Takwas,
  9. Tazarki,
  10. Goma.

Igbo

Igbo is a language spoken in Nigeria, particularly in the southeastern part. To count from 1 to 10 in Igbo, you would say:

  1. Otu,
  2. Abuo,
  3. Atö,
  4. Ane,
  5. Isii,
  6. Asaa,
  7. Asato,
  8. Afia,
  9. Ikwö,
  10. Aso.

Amharic

Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia. To count from 1 to 10 in Amharic, you would say:

  1. And,
  2. Hulet,
  3. Sost,
  4. Arat,
  5. Amist,
  6. Sihhut,
  7. Sebht,
  8. Samit,
  9. Säbat,
  10. Asra.


Shona

Shona is a language spoken in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. To count from 1 to 10 in Shona, you would say:

  1. Motsi,
  2. Piri,
  3. Pfuma,
  4. Zamu,
  5. Masha,
  6. Gumi,
  7. Nguni,
  8. Nyeredzi,
  9. Kana,
  10. Gumi
  11. naMotsi.

Xhosa

Xhosa is a language spoken in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape province. To count from 1 to 10 in Xhosa, you would say:

  1. Kunye,
  2. Kabini,
  3. Kuthathu,
  4. Nee,
  5. Zintathu,
  6. Sitshongweni,
  7. Sebelethweni,
  8. Sekonkobe,
  9. Isixhenxe,
  10. Amashumi
  11. Amathathu.

Sotho

Sotho is a language spoken in South Africa, Lesotho, and Botswana. To count from 1 to 10 in Sotho, you would say:

  1. Tse,
  2. Biri,
  3. Tharo,
  4. Nne,
  5. Kele,
  6. Tlhano,
  7. Supa,
  8. Robedi,
  9. Nawa,
  10. Lesome.

Zulu

Zulu is a language spoken in South Africa, particularly in the KwaZulu-Natal province. To count from 1 to 10 in Zulu, you would say:

  1. Kunye,
  2. Kubili,
  3. Kuthathu,
  4. Kune,
  5. Tshiyi,
  6. Sitanu,
  7. Sihlanu,
  8. Isikhombisa,
  9. Isishiyagalombili,
  10. Amashumi Amabili.

Wolof

Wolof is a language spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. To count from 1 to 10 in Wolof, you would say:

  1. Benn,
  2. Ñaar,
  3. Ñett,
  4. Fett,
  5. Jëf,
  6. Juróom,
  7. Juróom-fett,
  8. Juróom-jëf,
  9. Juróom-juróom,
  10. Ñaaral.

Somali

  1. hal,
  2. laba,
  3. saddex,
  4. afar,
  5. shan,
  6. lix,
  7. toddoba,
  8. siddeed,
  9. sagaal,
  10. tobnaad

Tigrinya

  1. h'ade,
  2. sost,
  3. samint,
  4. arba,
  5. hamsa,
  6. shida,
  7. saba,
  8. samania,
  9. tsead,
  10. 'ashara

Oromo

  1. tokko,
  2. lama,
  3. sadii,
  4. afur,
  5. shan,
  6. wada,
  7. tamsa,
  8. saddeet,
  9. sagalii,
  10. basaasa

Berber

  1. yan,
  2. sin,
  3. krad,
  4. kkuẓ,
  5. semmus,
  6. sdis,
  7. saẓ,
  8. tamẓult,
  9. tẓad,
  10. mraw

Malagasy

  1. iray,
  2. roa,
  3. telo,
  4. efatra,
  5. dimy,
  6. enina,
  7. fito,
  8. valo,
  9. sivy,
  10. folo

Afrikaans

  1. een,
  2. twee,
  3. drie,
  4. vier,
  5. vyf,
  6. ses,
  7. sewe,
  8. agt,
  9. nege,
  10. tien

Kinyarwanda

  1. rimwe,
  2. kabiri,
  3. gatatu,
  4. kane,
  5. gatanu,
  6. gatandatu,
  7. munani,
  8. kabisi,
  9. cyenda,
  10. cumi

Ewe

  1. dzi,
  2. dzome,
  3. tɔ́,
  4. hʊ́na,
  5. hɛ́na,
  6. krudzi,
  7. viwɔ́,
  8. kpedzi,
  9. dzevi,
  10. tsela

Dinka

  1. caŋ,
  2. jiɛ̈f,
  3. kuɔ̈t,
  4. ruɔ̈ɔ̈c,
  5. diɛ̈ŋ,
  6. wäär,
  7. zäär,
  8. yeet,
  9. ciël,
  10. c

Fulfulde

  1. hudu,
  2. biɗi,
  3. teɗe,
  4. nhaɗa,
  5. jom,
  6. jeye,
  7. muutal,
  8. wiyde,
  9. seediyɓe,
  10. noonɗ

Conclusion

To summarize, learning to count from 1 to 10 in 20+ African languages can be both enjoyable and educational. It will not only help you appreciate the continent's rich cultural heritage, but it will also help you improve your language skills and gain a better understanding of the various African dialects. Learning a few words in a language you are unfamiliar with can be an excellent way to begin your journey. Why not give it a shot?

 

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