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In her book, Africa Counts, Claudia Zaslavsky describes the Yoruba number system as a complex system based on 20 (vigesimal) that uses subtraction to express numbers. For example,
35 = (2 x 20) - 5; 47 = (3 x 20) - 10 - 3; 51 = (3 x 20) - 10 + 1;
According to the Yoruba system, the numbers from 1 to 10 have unique names. The numbers 11, 12, 13, and 14 are written additively (i.e., 11 = 10 + 1, 12 = 10 + 2, 13 = 10 + 3, 14 = 10 + 4). But the numbers from 15 through 19 are written using subtraction from 20. This same pattern continues for the 20s etc.
20 = ogun; 40 = ogun meji; 200 = igba; 400 = irinwo.
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What are all the Yoruba numbers?
Yoruba is a Nigerian language. I suggest you check out the Omniglot website for information on pronunciation, alphabet and numbers.
What is our number system based on?
Our number system is based on the number ten, and as a result, it is called the decimal system.
What system of your own number system 0-9 based on?
9
What is the different between Mayan number system and roman number system?
The Mayan number system is vigesimal (based on twenties)The Roman number system is decimal (based on tens)
What is the Real No System?
The real number system is a number system using the rational and irrational numbers.
The political system of igbo and Yoruba during the pre colonial era?
The Igbo political system was decentralized and based on a system of autonomous villages with democratic decision-making processes. Leadership was often based on merit, with elders and titled men making important decisions through consensus. The Yoruba political system was more centralized, with a system of monarchs ruling over city-states and regional councils of chiefs assisting in governance. The Oba (king) held significant power and authority, and leadership positions were often hereditary within ruling families.
How do you say Can I have your phone number in Yoruba language?
You say "Can I have your phone number?" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Se mole gba nomba ero ibani soro re?".
How do you say I like Yoruba in Yoruba language?
You say "I like Yoruba" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Moferan yoruba".
What is Yoruba's language?
Yoruba is a language spoken mainly in Nigeria and some parts of Benin and Togo in West Africa. It is a tonal language with a rich oral tradition and is one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa.
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How do you say What if your Yoruba is good in Yoruba language?
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How do you say I am trying to learn Yoruba in Yoruba language?
You say " I am trying to learn Yoruba" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Mongbiyanju lati ko ede yoruba".
How do you say What is that called in Yoruba in Yoruba language?
You say "What is that called in Yoruba?" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Kini won npe ni ede yoruba?".
How do you say i speak yoruba in yoruba?
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