Àwọn Òrìn àtì Àkókò
Numbers & Time
Learning Objectives
- Master numbers 1-100 in Yoruba
- Learn time expressions and clock reading
- Understand days, months, and years
- Practice mathematical operations
- Learn cultural significance of numbers
Progress
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Live Yoruba Time Practice
Current Time:
8:03:26 AM
In Yoruba:
àgọ́ ẹ̀jọ àti ìṣẹ́jú ẹ̀ta ní òwúrọ̀
Basic Numbers (Àwọn Òrìn Ìpilẹ̀)
Counting Pattern
Yoruba counting follows a vigesimal (base-20) system, different from the decimal system. Understanding the basic numbers 1-10 is crucial for learning larger numbers.
ọ̀kan
one
/oh-KAHN/
Cultural Significance:
Symbolizes unity and wholeness in Yoruba culture
èjì
two
/eh-JEE/
Cultural Significance:
Represents balance and partnership
ẹ̀ta
three
/eh-TAH/
Cultural Significance:
Sacred number in many Yoruba traditions
ẹ̀rin
four
/eh-REEN/
Cultural Significance:
Represents stability and foundation
àrún
five
/ah-ROON/
Cultural Significance:
Number of fingers, often used in counting systems
ẹ̀fà
six
/eh-FAH/
Cultural Significance:
Associated with completion of creation
èje
seven
/eh-JEH/
Cultural Significance:
Considered a spiritual and mystical number
ẹ̀jọ
eight
/eh-JOH/
Cultural Significance:
Represents infinity and eternal cycles
ẹ̀sàn
nine
/eh-SAHN/
Cultural Significance:
Number of completion before new cycle
ẹ̀wá
ten
/eh-WAH/
Cultural Significance:
Base number for counting, represents completeness
Counting Practice
Practice counting from 1 to 10: