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==Plateau Malagasy Numbers and Counting==
== Introduction ==
 
Welcome to the lesson on numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy! In this lesson, we will explore how to count and use numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, and basic math expressions. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning how to count and use them correctly will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Plateau Malagasy. Whether you are traveling to Madagascar or simply interested in the Plateau Malagasy culture, this lesson will provide you with the necessary tools to confidently express numbers and quantities in Plateau Malagasy.
 
To begin, we will start by learning the basic cardinal numbers from 0 to 10, and then we will expand our knowledge to larger numbers. We will also explore ordinal numbers, which are used to indicate the position or order of things. Additionally, we will cover basic math expressions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This will allow you to perform simple calculations and discuss numerical concepts in Plateau Malagasy.


<p>Learning the basics of Plateau Malagasy numbers and counting is an essential step towards fluency in the language. Plateau Malagasy, like many other languages, has its system of numbers and counting, making it important to understand how it works to communicate effectively with native Plateau Malagasy speakers. In this lesson, you will learn how to count and use numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, and basic math expressions. So let's get started!</p>
Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding of the material. We will also delve into the cultural aspects of numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including any regional variations and historical reasons for these differences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in counting and using numbers in Plateau Malagasy.


==Cardinal Numbers==
Let's get started!


<p>Cardinal numbers are the most basic form of numbers in Plateau Malagasy. They are used for counting or identifying a specific quantity. It is important to note, however, that cardinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy are gender-specific. That means that the number forms vary depending on the gender of the noun they describe. There are two genders in Plateau Malagasy: masculine and feminine. In general, masculine numbers end in '-an' while feminine numbers end in '-y'.</p>
== Cardinal Numbers ==


<p>Here is a table of the first ten cardinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy:</p>
Cardinal numbers are used to express quantities or to count objects. In Plateau Malagasy, the cardinal numbers from 0 to 10 have specific words that are used to represent them. Let's take a look at the table below to familiarize ourselves with these numbers:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| iray (masculine) || ee-rah-y || one (masculine)
| aotra || aw-trah || zero
|-
|-
| isa (feminine) || ee-sah || one (feminine)
| iray || ee-rah || one
|-
|-
| roa (masculine) || roo-ah || two (masculine)
| roa || roo-ah || two
|-
|-
| roanjato (feminine) || roo-ahn-jah-too || two (feminine)
| telo || tel-oo || three
|-
|-
| telo (masculine) || teh-loo || three (masculine)
| efatra || eh-fat-rah || four
|-
|-
| teloandro (feminine) || teh-loo-ahn-droo || three (feminine)
| dimy || dee-me || five
|-
|-
| efatra (masculine) || ay-fa-tr || four (masculine)
| enina || eh-nee-nah || six
|-
|-
| efaandro (feminine) || ay-fah-ahn-droo || four (feminine)
| fito || fee-too || seven
|-
|-
| dimy (masculine) || dee-mee || five (masculine)
| valo || vah-loo || eight
|-
|-
| dimyandro (feminine) || dee-mee-ahn-droo || five (feminine)
| sivy || see-vee || nine
|-
| folo || foh-loo || ten
|}
|}


<p>The numbers six through ten follow a similar pattern, with the masculine numbers ending in '-dimy' and the feminine numbers ending in '-dimy sy'.</p>
As you can see, the Plateau Malagasy numbers have their own unique sounds and pronunciations. Take your time to practice saying these numbers aloud to familiarize yourself with their pronunciation. It is important to note that the numbers from 1 to 10 are considered basic and are used frequently in everyday conversations.


<p>Here are some examples:</p>
Let's now move on to larger numbers. In Plateau Malagasy, larger numbers are formed by combining the basic numbers with specific words. For example, to express the number 11, you would simply say "iray ambin'ny folo," which translates to "one plus ten" in English. Similarly, to express the number 23, you would say "roa ambin'ny telo," which means "two plus three." Let's take a look at some more examples to understand this pattern:


<ul>
{| class="wikitable"
<li>Enina (masculine) sy folo (feminine) - six </li>
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
<li>Fitondrantena (masculine) sy maro (feminine) - ten</li>
|-
</ul>
| iray ambin'ny iray || ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah || eleven
|-
| roa ambin'ny roa || roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah || twelve
|-
| telo ambin'ny telo || tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo || thirteen
|-
| efatra ambin'ny efatra || eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah || fourteen
|-
| dimy ambin'ny dimy || dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me || fifteen
|-
| enina ambin'ny enina || eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah || sixteen
|-
| fito ambin'ny fito || fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too || seventeen
|-
| valo ambin'ny valo || vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo || eighteen
|-
| sivy ambin'ny sivy || see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee || nineteen
|-
| folo ambin'ny folo || foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo || twenty
|}


==Ordinal Numbers==
To form the numbers from 21 to 29, you simply combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the basic numbers. For example, the number 21 is expressed as "folo sy iray" (twenty and one), and 22 is expressed as "folo sy roa" (twenty and two). This pattern continues for the numbers up to 29.


<p>Ordinal numbers indicate the order or position of something in sequence. For example, first, second, third, etc. In Plateau Malagasy, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix -a to the cardinal numbers that end in a consonant and -la to the ones that end in a vowel.</p>
Let's now practice counting from 1 to 29 in Plateau Malagasy:


<p>Here is a table of the first five ordinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy:</p>
* iray (one)
* roa (two)
* telo (three)
* efatra (four)
* dimy (five)
* enina (six)
* fito (seven)
* valo (eight)
* sivy (nine)
* folo (ten)
* iray ambin'ny iray (eleven)
* roa ambin'ny roa (twelve)
* telo ambin'ny telo (thirteen)
* efatra ambin'ny efatra (fourteen)
* dimy ambin'ny dimy (fifteen)
* enina ambin'ny enina (sixteen)
* fito ambin'ny fito (seventeen)
* valo ambin'ny valo (eighteen)
* sivy ambin'ny sivy (nineteen)
* folo ambin'ny folo (twenty)
* folo sy iray (twenty and one)
* folo sy roa (twenty and two)
* folo sy telo (twenty and three)
* folo sy efatra (twenty and four)
* folo sy dimy (twenty and five)
* folo sy enina (twenty and six)
* folo sy fito (twenty and seven)
* folo sy valo (twenty and eight)
* folo sy sivy (twenty and nine)
 
Great job! You are now familiar with the basic cardinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy and how to form larger numbers using the basic numbers.
 
== Ordinal Numbers ==
 
Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of things. In Plateau Malagasy, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-in'i" to the corresponding cardinal number. Let's take a look at some examples to understand this:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| voalohany || voh-ah-loh-hah-ny || first
|-
| faharoa || fah-hah-roo-ah || second
|-
| fahatelo || fah-hah-tel-oo || third
|-
| fahaefatra || fah-hah-eh-fat-rah || fourth
|-
| fahadimy || fah-hah-dee-me || fifth
|-
|-
| voalohany || voo-ah-loo-han-ee || first (masculine)
| fahenina || fah-hah-nee-nah || sixth
|-
|-
| faharoa || fah-hah-roo-ah || second (masculine)
| fahafito || fah-hah-fee-too || seventh
|-
|-
| fahatelo || fah-hah-teh-loo || third (masculine)
| fahavalon'ny || fah-hah-vah-lohn-ny || eighth
|-
|-
| fahefatra || fah-hay-fah-tr || fourth (masculine)
| fahasivy || fah-hah-see-vee || ninth
|-
|-
| fahadimy || fah-hah-dee-mee || fifth (masculine)
| fahafolo || fah-hah-foh-loo || tenth
|}
|}


<p>The ordinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy agree in gender with the noun they modify. Here are some examples:</p>
To form ordinal numbers from 11 to 19, you combine the word for the corresponding cardinal number with the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 11 is "iray ambin'ny folo in'i" (one plus ten of the first). Similarly, the ordinal number for 15 is "dimy ambin'ny folo in'i" (five plus ten of the first). Let's look at some more examples:


<ul>
{| class="wikitable"
<li>"Nandalo ny zanako nivritsikavoalohany." - "My youngest child graduated first."</li>
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
<li>"Nanomboka ny rahampitso voalohany." - "The first semester has started."</li>
|-
</ul>
| iray ambin'ny iray in'i || ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah in-ee || eleventh
|-
| roa ambin'ny roa in'i || roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah in-ee || twelfth
|-
| telo ambin'ny telo in'i || tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo in-ee || thirteenth
|-
| efatra ambin'ny efatra in'i || eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah in-ee || fourteenth
|-
| dimy ambin'ny dimy in'i || dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me in-ee || fifteenth
|-
| enina ambin'ny enina in'i || eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah in-ee || sixteenth
|-
| fito ambin'ny fito in'i || fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too in-ee || seventeenth
|-
| valo ambin'ny valo in'i || vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo in-ee || eighteenth
|-
| sivy ambin'ny sivy in'i || see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee in-ee || nineteenth
|-
| folo ambin'ny folo in'i || foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo in-ee || twentieth
|}


==Basic Math Expressions==
To form the ordinal numbers from 21 to 29, you combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the corresponding cardinal number and the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 21 is "folo sy iray in'i" (twenty and one of the first), and the ordinal number for 22 is "folo sy roa in'i" (twenty and two of the first). Let's practice counting from 1st to 29th in Plateau Malagasy:


<p>In Plateau Malagasy, you can use the following basic math expressions:</p>
* voalohany (first)
* faharoa (second)
* fahatelo (third)
* fahaefatra (fourth)
* fahadimy (fifth)
* fahenina (sixth)
* fahafito (seventh)
* fahavalon'ny (eighth)
* fahasivy (ninth)
* fahafolo (tenth)
* iray ambin'ny folo in'i (eleventh)
* roa ambin'ny folo in'i (twelfth)
* telo ambin'ny folo in'i (thirteenth)
* efatra ambin'ny folo in'i (fourteenth)
* dimy ambin'ny folo in'i (fifteenth)
* enina ambin'ny folo in'i (sixteenth)
* fito ambin'ny folo in'i (seventeenth)
* valo ambin'ny folo in'i (eighteenth)
* sivy ambin'ny folo in'i (nineteenth)
* folo ambin'ny folo in'i (twentieth)
* folo sy iray in'i (twenty and first)
* folo sy roa in'i (twenty and second)
* folo sy telo in'i (twenty and third)
* folo sy efatra in'i (twenty and fourth)
* folo sy dimy in'i (twenty and fifth)
* folo sy enina in'i (twenty and sixth)
* folo sy fito in'i (twenty and seventh)
* folo sy valo in'i (twenty and eighth)
* folo sy sivy in'i (twenty and ninth)


<ul>
Fantastic job! You now have a solid understanding of cardinal and ordinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy.
<li>Amin'ny laharana iray: plus or addition</li>
<li>Amin'ny laharana roa: minus or subtraction</li>
<li>Amin'ny laharana telo: multiplied by</li>
<li>Amin'ny laharana efatra: divided by (Note that the word "hafatra" is also used for dividing in Malagasy.)</li>
<li>Ny ankamaroan'ny: equals</li>
</ul>


<p>Here are some examples:</p>
== Basic Math Expressions ==


<ul>
In addition to counting and ordinal numbers, it is important to be able to perform basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy. This will allow you to discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations. Let's explore some basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy:
<li>"Enina (masculine) plus fitondrantena (masculine) dia folo (feminine)" - "Six plus ten equals sixteen."</li>
<li>"Fitondrantena (masculine) minus fitondrantena (masculine) dia aro (feminine)" - "Ten minus ten equals zero."</li>
<li>"Roapolo (masculine) multiplied by telo (masculine) dia telo-andro sy roa-tsydy (feminine)" - "Twenty-three multiplied by three is seventy-one."</li>
<li>"Efaandro (feminine) divided by isa (feminine) dia roa-anarana (feminine)" - "Four divided by one equals four."</li>
</ul>


==Cultural Information and interesting facts==
* **Addition**: The word for addition in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny." To express addition, simply combine the numbers you want to add with the word "amin'ny." For example, if you want to say "two plus three," you would say "roa amin'ny telo." Let's look at some more examples:


<p>Malagasy people have different ways to count besides the standard way. For example, some people use body parts to count, called "finger counting" or "toe counting". The number of each finger and toe has its unique name in Plateau Malagasy.</p>
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| roa amin'ny telo || roo-ah ah-min-ny tel-oo || two plus three
|-
| efatra amin'ny dimy || eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny dee-me || four plus five
|-
| enina amin'ny fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fee-too || six plus seven
|-
| valo amin'ny sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny see-vee || eight plus nine
|-
| sivy amin'ny folo || see-vee ah-min-ny foh-loo || nine plus ten
|}


<p>In Plateau Malagasy, "telolahy" is a term that refers to the practice of dividing by number - for example, splitting food or objects - equally among the group members. This is a widespread cultural norm within Plateau Malagasy society, and is usually used to maintain fairness and equity within the group.</p>
* **Subtraction**: The word for subtraction in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny tsy." To express subtraction, combine the numbers you want to subtract with the word "amin'ny tsy." For example, if you want to say "five minus three," you would say "dimy amin'ny tsy telo." Let's see some more examples:


<p>The Plateau Malagasy calendar begins in April, and the months' names are based on the seasons and events happening during that time of year. For instance, "Janoary" and "Febroary" come from the French language and were introduced by the French colonizers, while "Martsa" refers to the beginning of the rainy season.</p>
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| dimy amin'ny tsy telo || dee-me ah-min-ny tsy tel-oo || five minus three
|-
| enina amin'ny tsy fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny tsy fee-too || six minus seven
|-
| valo amin'ny tsy sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny tsy see-vee || eight minus nine
|-
| folo amin'ny tsy dimy || foh-loo ah-min-ny tsy dee-me || ten minus five
|}


<p>Plateau Malagasy people use specific words to refer to different points in time. For example, "fanjakana" means "age," while "kaomaty" means "the present moment" and "andsapony" means "the past."</p>
* **Multiplication**: The word for multiplication in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fehizoro." To express multiplication, combine the numbers you want to multiply with the word "amin'ny fehizoro." For example, if you want to say "two times three," you would say "roa amin'ny fehizoro telo." Let's look at some more examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| roa amin'ny fehizoro telo || roo-ah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro tel-oo || two times three
|-
| efatra amin'ny fehizoro dimy || eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro dee-me || four times five
|-
| enina amin'ny fehizoro fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro fee-too || six times seven
|-
| valo amin'ny fehizoro sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro see-vee || eight times nine
|-
| sivy amin'ny fehizoro folo || see-vee ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro foh-loo || nine times ten
|}
 
* **Division**: The word for division in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fahaizana." To express division, combine the numbers you want to divide with the word "amin'ny fahaizana." For example, if you want to say "ten divided by two," you would say "folo amin'ny fahaizana roa." Let's see some more examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| folo amin'ny fahaizana roa || foh-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah roo-ah || ten divided by two
|-
| efatra amin'ny fahaizana dimy || eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah dee-me || four divided by five
|-
| enina amin'ny fahaizana fito || eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah fee-too || six divided by seven
|-
| valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy || vah-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah see-vee || eight divided by nine
|-
| sivy amin'ny fahaizana folo || see-vee ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah foh-loo || nine divided by ten
|}
 
Now that you have learned how to express basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy, you can confidently discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations.
 
== Cultural Insights ==
 
Numbers hold cultural significance in Plateau Malagasy society. Historically, numbers were used in traditional rituals, ceremonies, and even in the naming of children. For example, the number seven, "fito," is considered a sacred number in Plateau Malagasy culture. It is believed to bring good luck and protection. As a result, many traditional ceremonies and rituals involve the number seven in some way.
 
Additionally, counting systems and number symbolism can vary across different regions in Madagascar. In some areas, the Plateau Malagasy counting system may differ slightly from other regions. This is due to the influence of local dialects and cultural practices. It is important to be aware of these regional variations when communicating with locals in different parts of Madagascar.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding of numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy. Try to answer the questions and then check your answers in the solution section.
 
1. What is the Plateau Malagasy word for "zero"?
2. How do you say "fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy?
3. Express the number "twenty-three" in Plateau Malagasy.
4. What is the ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy?
5. Perform the following addition: "roa amin'ny fito."
6. Calculate the subtraction: "enina amin'ny tsy dimy."
7. Multiply the numbers "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy.
8. Divide the numbers "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy.
 
=== Solutions ===
 
1. The Plateau Malagasy word for "zero" is "aotra."
2. "Fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy is "efatra ambin'ny efatra."
3. The Plateau Malagasy expression for "twenty-three" is "folo sy telo."
4. The ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy is "fahadimy."
5. The addition "roa amin'ny fito" equals "sembolana."
6. The subtraction "enina amin'ny tsy dimy" equals "fahenina."
7. The multiplication of "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy is "roa amin'ny fehizoro dimy."
8. The division of "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy is "valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy."
 
Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You are well on your way to mastering numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy.


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy! In this lesson, we will explore how to count and use numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, and basic math expressions. Numbers are an essential part of any language, and learning how to count and use them correctly will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Plateau Malagasy. Whether you are traveling to Madagascar or simply interested in the Plateau Malagasy culture, this lesson will provide you with the necessary tools to confidently express numbers and quantities in Plateau Malagasy.

To begin, we will start by learning the basic cardinal numbers from 0 to 10, and then we will expand our knowledge to larger numbers. We will also explore ordinal numbers, which are used to indicate the position or order of things. Additionally, we will cover basic math expressions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This will allow you to perform simple calculations and discuss numerical concepts in Plateau Malagasy.

Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding of the material. We will also delve into the cultural aspects of numbers in Plateau Malagasy, including any regional variations and historical reasons for these differences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in counting and using numbers in Plateau Malagasy.

Let's get started!

Cardinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

Cardinal numbers are used to express quantities or to count objects. In Plateau Malagasy, the cardinal numbers from 0 to 10 have specific words that are used to represent them. Let's take a look at the table below to familiarize ourselves with these numbers:

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
aotra aw-trah zero
iray ee-rah one
roa roo-ah two
telo tel-oo three
efatra eh-fat-rah four
dimy dee-me five
enina eh-nee-nah six
fito fee-too seven
valo vah-loo eight
sivy see-vee nine
folo foh-loo ten

As you can see, the Plateau Malagasy numbers have their own unique sounds and pronunciations. Take your time to practice saying these numbers aloud to familiarize yourself with their pronunciation. It is important to note that the numbers from 1 to 10 are considered basic and are used frequently in everyday conversations.

Let's now move on to larger numbers. In Plateau Malagasy, larger numbers are formed by combining the basic numbers with specific words. For example, to express the number 11, you would simply say "iray ambin'ny folo," which translates to "one plus ten" in English. Similarly, to express the number 23, you would say "roa ambin'ny telo," which means "two plus three." Let's take a look at some more examples to understand this pattern:

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
iray ambin'ny iray ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah eleven
roa ambin'ny roa roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah twelve
telo ambin'ny telo tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo thirteen
efatra ambin'ny efatra eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah fourteen
dimy ambin'ny dimy dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me fifteen
enina ambin'ny enina eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah sixteen
fito ambin'ny fito fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too seventeen
valo ambin'ny valo vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo eighteen
sivy ambin'ny sivy see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee nineteen
folo ambin'ny folo foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo twenty

To form the numbers from 21 to 29, you simply combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the basic numbers. For example, the number 21 is expressed as "folo sy iray" (twenty and one), and 22 is expressed as "folo sy roa" (twenty and two). This pattern continues for the numbers up to 29.

Let's now practice counting from 1 to 29 in Plateau Malagasy:

  • iray (one)
  • roa (two)
  • telo (three)
  • efatra (four)
  • dimy (five)
  • enina (six)
  • fito (seven)
  • valo (eight)
  • sivy (nine)
  • folo (ten)
  • iray ambin'ny iray (eleven)
  • roa ambin'ny roa (twelve)
  • telo ambin'ny telo (thirteen)
  • efatra ambin'ny efatra (fourteen)
  • dimy ambin'ny dimy (fifteen)
  • enina ambin'ny enina (sixteen)
  • fito ambin'ny fito (seventeen)
  • valo ambin'ny valo (eighteen)
  • sivy ambin'ny sivy (nineteen)
  • folo ambin'ny folo (twenty)
  • folo sy iray (twenty and one)
  • folo sy roa (twenty and two)
  • folo sy telo (twenty and three)
  • folo sy efatra (twenty and four)
  • folo sy dimy (twenty and five)
  • folo sy enina (twenty and six)
  • folo sy fito (twenty and seven)
  • folo sy valo (twenty and eight)
  • folo sy sivy (twenty and nine)

Great job! You are now familiar with the basic cardinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy and how to form larger numbers using the basic numbers.

Ordinal Numbers[edit | edit source]

Ordinal numbers are used to indicate the position or order of things. In Plateau Malagasy, ordinal numbers are formed by adding the suffix "-in'i" to the corresponding cardinal number. Let's take a look at some examples to understand this:

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
voalohany voh-ah-loh-hah-ny first
faharoa fah-hah-roo-ah second
fahatelo fah-hah-tel-oo third
fahaefatra fah-hah-eh-fat-rah fourth
fahadimy fah-hah-dee-me fifth
fahenina fah-hah-nee-nah sixth
fahafito fah-hah-fee-too seventh
fahavalon'ny fah-hah-vah-lohn-ny eighth
fahasivy fah-hah-see-vee ninth
fahafolo fah-hah-foh-loo tenth

To form ordinal numbers from 11 to 19, you combine the word for the corresponding cardinal number with the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 11 is "iray ambin'ny folo in'i" (one plus ten of the first). Similarly, the ordinal number for 15 is "dimy ambin'ny folo in'i" (five plus ten of the first). Let's look at some more examples:

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
iray ambin'ny iray in'i ee-rah am-bin-ny ee-rah in-ee eleventh
roa ambin'ny roa in'i roo-ah am-bin-ny roo-ah in-ee twelfth
telo ambin'ny telo in'i tel-oo am-bin-ny tel-oo in-ee thirteenth
efatra ambin'ny efatra in'i eh-fat-rah am-bin-ny eh-fat-rah in-ee fourteenth
dimy ambin'ny dimy in'i dee-me am-bin-ny dee-me in-ee fifteenth
enina ambin'ny enina in'i eh-nee-nah am-bin-ny eh-nee-nah in-ee sixteenth
fito ambin'ny fito in'i fee-too am-bin-ny fee-too in-ee seventeenth
valo ambin'ny valo in'i vah-loo am-bin-ny vah-loo in-ee eighteenth
sivy ambin'ny sivy in'i see-vee am-bin-ny see-vee in-ee nineteenth
folo ambin'ny folo in'i foh-loo am-bin-ny foh-loo in-ee twentieth

To form the ordinal numbers from 21 to 29, you combine the word for twenty ("folo") with the corresponding cardinal number and the suffix "-in'i." For example, the ordinal number for 21 is "folo sy iray in'i" (twenty and one of the first), and the ordinal number for 22 is "folo sy roa in'i" (twenty and two of the first). Let's practice counting from 1st to 29th in Plateau Malagasy:

  • voalohany (first)
  • faharoa (second)
  • fahatelo (third)
  • fahaefatra (fourth)
  • fahadimy (fifth)
  • fahenina (sixth)
  • fahafito (seventh)
  • fahavalon'ny (eighth)
  • fahasivy (ninth)
  • fahafolo (tenth)
  • iray ambin'ny folo in'i (eleventh)
  • roa ambin'ny folo in'i (twelfth)
  • telo ambin'ny folo in'i (thirteenth)
  • efatra ambin'ny folo in'i (fourteenth)
  • dimy ambin'ny folo in'i (fifteenth)
  • enina ambin'ny folo in'i (sixteenth)
  • fito ambin'ny folo in'i (seventeenth)
  • valo ambin'ny folo in'i (eighteenth)
  • sivy ambin'ny folo in'i (nineteenth)
  • folo ambin'ny folo in'i (twentieth)
  • folo sy iray in'i (twenty and first)
  • folo sy roa in'i (twenty and second)
  • folo sy telo in'i (twenty and third)
  • folo sy efatra in'i (twenty and fourth)
  • folo sy dimy in'i (twenty and fifth)
  • folo sy enina in'i (twenty and sixth)
  • folo sy fito in'i (twenty and seventh)
  • folo sy valo in'i (twenty and eighth)
  • folo sy sivy in'i (twenty and ninth)

Fantastic job! You now have a solid understanding of cardinal and ordinal numbers in Plateau Malagasy.

Basic Math Expressions[edit | edit source]

In addition to counting and ordinal numbers, it is important to be able to perform basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy. This will allow you to discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations. Let's explore some basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy:

  • **Addition**: The word for addition in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny." To express addition, simply combine the numbers you want to add with the word "amin'ny." For example, if you want to say "two plus three," you would say "roa amin'ny telo." Let's look at some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
roa amin'ny telo roo-ah ah-min-ny tel-oo two plus three
efatra amin'ny dimy eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny dee-me four plus five
enina amin'ny fito eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fee-too six plus seven
valo amin'ny sivy vah-loo ah-min-ny see-vee eight plus nine
sivy amin'ny folo see-vee ah-min-ny foh-loo nine plus ten
  • **Subtraction**: The word for subtraction in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny tsy." To express subtraction, combine the numbers you want to subtract with the word "amin'ny tsy." For example, if you want to say "five minus three," you would say "dimy amin'ny tsy telo." Let's see some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
dimy amin'ny tsy telo dee-me ah-min-ny tsy tel-oo five minus three
enina amin'ny tsy fito eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny tsy fee-too six minus seven
valo amin'ny tsy sivy vah-loo ah-min-ny tsy see-vee eight minus nine
folo amin'ny tsy dimy foh-loo ah-min-ny tsy dee-me ten minus five
  • **Multiplication**: The word for multiplication in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fehizoro." To express multiplication, combine the numbers you want to multiply with the word "amin'ny fehizoro." For example, if you want to say "two times three," you would say "roa amin'ny fehizoro telo." Let's look at some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
roa amin'ny fehizoro telo roo-ah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro tel-oo two times three
efatra amin'ny fehizoro dimy eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro dee-me four times five
enina amin'ny fehizoro fito eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro fee-too six times seven
valo amin'ny fehizoro sivy vah-loo ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro see-vee eight times nine
sivy amin'ny fehizoro folo see-vee ah-min-ny feh-ee-zoo-ro foh-loo nine times ten
  • **Division**: The word for division in Plateau Malagasy is "amin'ny fahaizana." To express division, combine the numbers you want to divide with the word "amin'ny fahaizana." For example, if you want to say "ten divided by two," you would say "folo amin'ny fahaizana roa." Let's see some more examples:
Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English Translation
folo amin'ny fahaizana roa foh-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah roo-ah ten divided by two
efatra amin'ny fahaizana dimy eh-fat-rah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah dee-me four divided by five
enina amin'ny fahaizana fito eh-nee-nah ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah fee-too six divided by seven
valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy vah-loo ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah see-vee eight divided by nine
sivy amin'ny fahaizana folo see-vee ah-min-ny fah-ah-ee-zah-nah foh-loo nine divided by ten

Now that you have learned how to express basic math expressions in Plateau Malagasy, you can confidently discuss numerical concepts and perform simple calculations.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Numbers hold cultural significance in Plateau Malagasy society. Historically, numbers were used in traditional rituals, ceremonies, and even in the naming of children. For example, the number seven, "fito," is considered a sacred number in Plateau Malagasy culture. It is believed to bring good luck and protection. As a result, many traditional ceremonies and rituals involve the number seven in some way.

Additionally, counting systems and number symbolism can vary across different regions in Madagascar. In some areas, the Plateau Malagasy counting system may differ slightly from other regions. This is due to the influence of local dialects and cultural practices. It is important to be aware of these regional variations when communicating with locals in different parts of Madagascar.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding of numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy. Try to answer the questions and then check your answers in the solution section.

1. What is the Plateau Malagasy word for "zero"? 2. How do you say "fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy? 3. Express the number "twenty-three" in Plateau Malagasy. 4. What is the ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy? 5. Perform the following addition: "roa amin'ny fito." 6. Calculate the subtraction: "enina amin'ny tsy dimy." 7. Multiply the numbers "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy. 8. Divide the numbers "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. The Plateau Malagasy word for "zero" is "aotra." 2. "Fourteen" in Plateau Malagasy is "efatra ambin'ny efatra." 3. The Plateau Malagasy expression for "twenty-three" is "folo sy telo." 4. The ordinal number for "fifth" in Plateau Malagasy is "fahadimy." 5. The addition "roa amin'ny fito" equals "sembolana." 6. The subtraction "enina amin'ny tsy dimy" equals "fahenina." 7. The multiplication of "roa" and "dimy" in Plateau Malagasy is "roa amin'ny fehizoro dimy." 8. The division of "valo" and "sivy" in Plateau Malagasy is "valo amin'ny fahaizana sivy."

Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You are well on your way to mastering numbers and counting in Plateau Malagasy.

Table of Contents - Plateau Malagasy Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Plateau Malagasy


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers, Dates, and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Drink


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Family and Relationships


Plateau Malagasy Customs and Traditions



Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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