Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Vocabulary/Ordinal-Numbers

Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Vocabulary → Numbers and Counting → Ordinal Numbers

Ordinal numbers are used to describe the order of things. In this lesson, you will learn how to use ordinal numbers in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.

Ordinal Numbers

Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy ordinal numbers are formed by adding "-saka" at the end of the corresponding cardinal number. For example, "fahatelo" (third) becomes "fahatelo-saka" (thirdly).

Here are the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy ordinal numbers from first to tenth:

Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy	Pronunciation	English
voalohany-saka	voa-lo-han-y sa-ka	firstly
faharoa-saka	fa-ha-ro-a sa-ka	secondly
fahatelo-saka	fa-ha-te-lo sa-ka	thirdly
efatra-saka	efa-tra sa-ka	fourthly
dimy-saka	di-my sa-ka	fifthly
enina-saka	e-ni-na sa-ka	sixthly
fito-saka	fi-to sa-ka	seventhly
valo-saka	va-lo sa-ka	eighthly
sivy-saka	si-vy sa-ka	ninthly
folo-saka	fo-lo sa-ka	tenthly

It is important to note that Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy ordinal numbers only exist for the numbers one to ten. For numbers above ten, cardinal numbers are used instead.

Using Ordinal Numbers in Sentences

To use ordinal numbers in sentences, follow this structure:

(subject) + (verb) + (ordinal number) + (object)

For example:

- Nitory faharoa-saka ny mpango. (I cooked the second dish.) - Voalohany-saka izao no natao. (Firstly, let's do this.) - Nifalifaly dimy-saka ny ankizy. (I played with the kids fifthly.)

Practice

• Translate the following sentences into Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy using ordinal numbers:

1. I finished the third chapter.
2. The fourth student is the tallest.
3. Fifthly, we need to buy the ingredients.

Try to use the table of Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy ordinal numbers for reference.

That's it for this lesson on ordinal numbers in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy! In the next lesson, we will learn about adjectives and adverbs.

Table of Contents - Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introduction and Response

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject and Verb
• Negation and Questions

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Traditions and Customs

• Fady (Taboos)
• Celebrations and Festivals

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Hobbies and Interests

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Verb Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Drink

• Local Cuisine
• Drinks and Beverages

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Numbers and Counting

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs of Frequency and Manner

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Traditional Clothing and Textiles

• Lamba
• Basketry

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Days of the Week and Months of the Year

• Days of the Week
• Months of the Year

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Prepositions and Pronouns

• Prepositions of Place
• Personal Pronouns

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Art and Music

• Musical Instruments
• Visual Arts

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Weather and Climate

• Weather Conditions
• Seasons and Climate Zones

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Future Tense and Expressions

• Simple Future Tense
• Expressions of Time

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Beliefs and Religion

• Ancestors and Ancestral Worship
• Religious Celebrations

Related Lessons

• Fruits
• Animals
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Count to 10
• Days of the Week
• Colors
• Introduction and Response
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Seasons and Climate Zones