Ever wondered how to count in Yoruba? Well, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Yoruba numbers, or “onka Yoruba”, as they say. We’ll take you on a numerical journey from 1 all the way to 200 (Onka Yoruba 1 to 200). Whether you’re planning a trip to Nigeria, tracing your roots, or just curious about different cultures, learning to count from 1 to 200 in Yoruba is a fun and rewarding experience. So, grab your notebook and get ready to impress your friends with your new linguistic skills. Trust us, by the end of this article, you’ll be counting like a pro in no time!
Overview of Yoruba Numbers
In Yoruba, numbers are called “onka,” Yoruba numbers are based on a vigesimal system, which means they’re organized around the number 20. Yep, you heard that right! Instead of thinking in tens like we do in English, Yoruba speakers think in twenties. It’s like they’re constantly playing with building blocks of 20.
You’ll find that numbers 1-10 have their own unique names. But once you hit 11, things get interesting. Numbers 11-19 are formed by combining “one on ten,” “two on ten,” and so on. When you reach 20, it’s called “Ogun,” which becomes the new base for the next set of numbers.
So, next time you’re counting in Yoruba, remember: you’re not just learning numbers; you’re diving into a whole new way of thinking about math!
Onka Yoruba 1 to 200
Onka Yoruba, or Yoruba numerals, are a fascinating aspect of this rich West African language. Let’s explore the basics of counting from 1 to 200 in Yoruba.
Onka Yoruba 1 to 50
You need to know the numbers 1-10. These are your building blocks for everything else. For example, “ọkan” means one, “meji” is two, and “mẹta” is three. Practice these daily, and you’ll have them down pat in no time!
1– ọ̀kan/ení
2– méjì
3– mẹ́ta
4 – mẹ́rin
5 – márùn ún
6 – mẹ́fà
7 – méje
8 – mẹ́jọ
9 – mẹ́sán án
10 – mẹ́wàá
11 – mọ̀kànlá
12 – méjìlá
13 – mẹ́tàlá
14 – mẹ́rìnlá
15 = màrúndínlógún
16 = mẹ́rìndínlógún
17 = mẹ́tàdínlógún
18 = méjìdínlógún
19 = mọ́kàndínlógún
20 = ogún
21 = mọ́kànlélógún
22 = méjìlélógún
23 = mẹ́tàlélógún
24 = mẹ́rìnlélógún
25 = márùndínlọ́gbọ̀n
26 = mẹ́rìndínlọ́gbọ̀n
27 = mẹ́tàdínlọ́gbọ̀n
28 = méjídínlọ́gbọ̀n
29 = mọ́kàndínlọ́gbọ̀n
30 = ọgbọ̀n
31 = mọ́kànlélọ́gbọ̀n
32 = méjílélọ́gbọ̀n
33 = mẹ́tàlélọ́gbọ̀n
34 = mẹ́rìnlélọ́gbọ̀n
35= márùndínlógójì
36= mẹ́rìndínlógójì
37= mẹ́tàdínlógójì
38= méjídínlógójì
39= mọ́kàndínlógójì
40 = ogójì
41 = mọ́kànlélógójì
42 = méjílélógójì
43 = mẹ́tàlélógójì
44 = mẹ́rìnlélógójì
45= márùndínláàdọ́ta
46= mẹ́rìndínláàdọ́ta
47= mẹ́tàdínláàdọ́ta
48= méjídínláàdọ́ta
49= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́ta
50= àádọ́ta
Onka Yoruba 51 to 100
Starting with “mọ́kànléláàdọ́ta” (51), you’ll notice a pattern emerging. It’s all about building on the base “aadota” (50) and adding single digits. For example, “méjíléláàdọ́ta” is 52, “méjíléláàdọ́ta” is 53, and so on. When you hit 60, you’ll say “ọgọta” and then start the process again: “mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́ta” (61), “méjílélọ́gọ́ta” (62), etc.
51= mọ́kànléláàdọ́ta
52 = méjíléláàdọ́ta
53 = mẹ́tàléláàdọ́ta
54 = mẹ́rìnléláàdọ́ta
55= márùndínlọ́gọ́ta
56= mẹ́rìndínllọ́gọ́ta
57= mẹ́tàdínllọ́gọ́ta
58= méjídínllọ́gọ́ta
59= mọ́kàndínlọ́gọ́ta
60= ọgọ́ta
61= mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́ta
62 = méjílélọ́gọ́ta
63 = mẹ́tàlélọ́gọ́ta
64 = mẹ́rìnlélọ́gọ́ta
65= márùndínláàdọ́rin
66= mẹ́rìndínláàdọ́rin
67= mẹ́tàdínláàdọ́rin
68= méjídínláàdọ́rin
69= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́rin
70= àádọ́rin
71= mọ́kànléláàdọ́rin
72 = méjíléláàdọ́rin
73 = mẹ́tàléláàdọ́rin
74 = mẹ́rìnléláàdọ́rin
75= márùndínlọ́gọ́rin
76= mẹ́rìndínlọ́gọ́rin
77= mẹ́tàdínlọ́gọ́rin
78= méjídínlọ́gọ́rin
79= mọ́kàndínlọ́gọ́rin
80= ọgọ́rin
81= mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́rin
82 = méjílélọ́gọ́rin
83 = mẹ́tàlélọ́gọ́rin
84 = mẹ́rìnlélọ́gọ́rin
85= márùndínláàdọ́rùn ún
86= mẹ́rìndínláàdọ́rùn ún
87= mẹ́tàdínláàdọ́rùn ún
88= méjídínláàdọ́rùn ún
89= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́rùn ún
90= àádọ̀rún
91= mọ́kànléláàdọ́rùn ún
92= méjìléláàdọ́rùn ún
93= mẹ́tàléláàdọ́rùn ún
94= mẹ́rìnléláàdọ́rùn ún
95= màrúndínlọ́gọ́rùn ún
96= mẹ́rìndínlọ́gọ́rùn ún
97= mẹ́tàdínlọ́gọ́rùn ún
98= méjídínlọ́gọ́rùn ún
99= mọ́kàndínlọ́gọ́rùn ún
100= ọgọ́rùn ún
Onka Yoruba 101 to 150
Let’s dive into the 101-150 range! You’ll notice a pattern emerging as we build on what you’ve learned. Remember, ọgọrun means 100, so we’ll be using that as our base.
For 101-109, it’s simple: just say ọgọrun followed by the single digit. So, 101 is mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́rùn, 102 is méjìlélọ́gọ́rùn, and so on.
101 = mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́rùn ún
102= méjìlélọ́gọ́rùn ún
103= mẹ́tàlélọ́gọ́rùn ún
104= mẹ́rìnlélọ́gọ́rùn ún
105= márùndínláàdọ́fà
106= mẹ́rìndínláàdọ́fà
107= mẹ́tàdínláàdọ́fà
108= méjìdínláàdọ́fà
109= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́fà
110= àádọ́fà
111 = mọ́kànléláàdọ́fà
112= méjìléláàdọ́fà
113= mẹ́tàléláàdọ́fà
114= mẹ́rìnléláàdọ́fà
115= márùndínlọ́gọ́fà
116= mẹ́rìndínlọ́gọ́fà
117= mẹ́tàdínlọ́gọ́fà
118= méjídínlọ́gọ́fà
119= mọ́kàndínlọ́gọ́fà
120= ọgọ́fà
121 = mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́fà
122= méjìlélọ́gọ́fà
123= mẹ́tàlélọ́gọ́fà
124= mẹ́rìnlélọ́gọ́fà
125= márùndínláàdóje
126= mẹ́rìndínláàdóje
127= mẹ́tàdínláàdóje
128= méjìdínláàdóje
129= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́fà
130= àádóje
131 = mọ́kànlélàádóje
132= méjìlélàádóje
133= mẹ́tàlélàádóje
134= mẹ́rìnlélàádóje
135= márùndínlógóje
136= mẹ́rìndínlógóje
137= mẹ́tàdínlógóje
138= méjídínlógóje
139= mọ́kàndínlógóje
140= ogóje
141 = mọ́kànlélógóje
142= méjìlélógóje
143= mẹ́tàlélógóje
144= mẹ́rìnlélógóje
145= márùndínláàdọ́jọ
146= mẹ́rìndínláàdọ́jọ
147= mẹ́tàdínláàdọ́jọ
148= méjídínláàdọ́jọ
149= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́jọ
150= àádọ́jọ
Onka Yoruba 151 to 200
Let’s dive into Yoruba numbers from 151 to 200! You’ve come this far, so don’t stop now. Remember, it’s all about building on what you’ve learned.
From 151 to 199, you’ll follow the same pattern you’ve been using. For example, 151 is “mọ́kànléláàdọ́jọ”. Keep combining the hundreds, tens, and ones just like before.
Now, here’s where things get exciting. When you hit 200, you’ll use a new word: “igba.” So, 200 in Yoruba is simply “igba.” It’s like reaching a mini-milestone in your number-learning journey!
151 = mọ́kànléláàdọ́jọ
152= méjìléláàdọ́jọ
153= mẹ́tàléláàdọ́jọ
154= mẹ́rìnléláàdọ́jọ
155= márùndínlọgọ́jọ
156= mẹ́rìndínlọgọ́jọ
157= mẹ́tàdínlọgọ́jọ
158= méjídínlọgọ́jọ
159= mọ́kàndínlọ́gọ́jọ
160= ọgọ́jọ
161 = mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́jọ
162= méjìlélọ́gọ́jọ
163= mẹ́tàlélọ́gọ́jọ
164= mẹ́rìnlélọ́gọ́jọ
165= márùndínláàdọ́sàn án
166= mẹ́rìndínláàdọ́sàn án
167= mẹ́tàdínláàdọ́sàn án
168= méjídínláàdọ́sàn án
169= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́sàn án
170= àádọ́sàn án
171 = mọ́kànléláàdọ́sàn án
172= méjìléláàdọ́sàn án
173= mẹ́tàléláàdọ́sàn án
174= mẹ́rìnléláàdọ́sàn án
175= márùndínlọ́gọ́sàn án
176= mẹ́rìndínlọ́gọ́sàn án
177= mẹ́tàdínlọ́gọ́sàn án
178= méjídínlọ́gọ́sàn án
179= mọ́kàndínlọ́gọ́sàn án
180= ọgọ́sàn án
181 = mọ́kànlélọ́gọ́sàn án
182= méjìlélọ́gọ́sàn án
183= mẹ́tàlélọ́gọ́sàn án
184= mẹ́rìnlélọ́gọ́sàn án
185= márùndínláàdọ́wàá
186= mẹ́rìndínláàdọ́wàá
187= mẹ́tàdínláàdọ́wàá
188= méjídínláàdọ́wàá
189= mọ́kàndínláàdọ́wàá
190= àádọ́wàá
191 = mọ́kànléláàdọ́wàá
192= méjìléláàdọ́wàá
193= mẹ́tàléláàdọ́wàá
194= mẹ́rìnléláàdọ́wàá
195= márùndínnígba
196= mẹ́rìndínnígba
197= mẹ́tàdínnígba
198= méjídínnígba
199= mọ́kàndínnígba
200= igba
300 = ọ́ọ̀dúnrún
400 = irinwó
500 = ẹ̀ẹ́dẹ́gbẹ̀ta
600 = ẹgbẹ̀ta
700 = ẹ̀ẹ́dẹ̀gbẹ̀rin
800 = ẹgbẹ̀rin
900 = ẹ̀ẹ́dẹ́gbàárun
1000 = ẹ̀gbẹ̀rún
Don’t forget to practice saying these numbers out loud. Try counting everyday objects around you, or challenge a friend to a Yoruba number game. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll become.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some frequently asked questions and answers about Onka Yoruba.
Is Yoruba hard to learn?
Not at all! While it might seem daunting at first, Yoruba’s number system is actually pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. Sure, there are some unique sounds and tones to master, but with a bit of practice, you’ll be counting like a pro in no time.
Can I use Yoruba numbers in everyday life?
Absolutely! Whether you’re haggling at a market in Lagos or chatting with Yoruba-speaking friends, knowing your numbers will come in handy. Plus, it’s a great way to impress locals and show respect for the culture.
Are there any tricks to remembering Yoruba numbers?
Try associating numbers with familiar words or creating fun mnemonics. For example, “ọkan” (one) sounds a bit like “okay, one.” Get creative and find what works best for you. Remember, practice makes perfect!
Conclusion
And there you have it, a crash course in counting to 200 in Yoruba! Pretty cool, right? Now, you can impress your Yoruba-speaking friends or show off your language skills. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t be shy about testing out your new number knowledge. So go ahead, give it a shot and start counting from ọkan to igba. You’re now equipped to tackle basic Yoruba numeracy. Keep exploring and learning; your journey into the fascinating world of Yoruba language and culture has only just begun!