Language/Javanese/Vocabulary/Numbers-1-10
Learning the numbers is an essential part of mastering any language. In this lesson, we will cover the Javanese numbers from one to ten, including their pronunciation and how to use them in daily conversations.
Basic Numbers
Let's start with the basic numbers from one to ten:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| siji | see-jee | one |
| loro | lo-roh | two |
| telu | teh-loo | three |
| papat | pah-puht | four |
| lima | lee-mah | five |
| nem | nuhm | six |
| pitu | pee-too | seven |
| wolu | woh-loo | eight |
| sanga | sah-nga | nine |
| sepuluh | suh-poo-loo | ten |
Notice that in Javanese, numbers one to five have their own unique names, while the numbers six to ten are formed by combining the ones and fives.
Let's now learn to use them in context.
Counting Objects
Counting objects is one of the most common uses for numbers in everyday language. In Javanese, we use the word "ora" to mean "no" or "not," and "ngisor" to mean "less than." Here are a few examples:
- Siji ora: One (of them) is not there.
- Lima ngisor: Less than five.
- Sepuluh ubo, loro ora: There are ten eggs, two (of them) are not (good).
- Sanga wolu, ora sapuluh: Nineteen, not (yet) twenty.
Notice that when we use "ora" to mean "not," we place it after the item we are negating. On the other hand, "ngisor" always comes before the number we are comparing to.
Age and Phone Numbers
To talk about age or phone numbers in Javanese, we use the word "siki" to mean "years old" or "digits." Here are a few examples:
- Siji siki: One year old.
- Lima-siki: Five years old.
- Lima-wolu-satu-telu-ora-telu-siji-woh: 581-399-6318 (Javanese speaker's phone number)
Notice that in the last example, we say each digit separately rather than in groups of three like in English.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have learned the Javanese numbers from one to ten and how to use them in context. Keep practicing to internalize them, and join us next time to expand your knowledge of the Javanese language!