Counting in Wakhi

Welcome to the fascinating world of the Wakhi language! We’ll delve into the structure of counting in this unique language, exploring numbers from zero to larger values. 

Basic Counting

• sifr (0)

• yiw (1)

• buy (2)

• truy (3)

• ʦbʉr (4)

• panʣ (5)

• šaað (6)

• hub (7)

• hat (8)

• naw (9)

• ðas (10)

Numbers Between 11 and 19

For numbers from 11 to 19, combine ðas (10) with the unit number:

• ðas yiw (11 = 10 + 1)

• ðas buy (12 = 10 + 2)

• ðas truy (13 = 10 + 3)

• ðas ʦbʉr (14 = 10 + 4)

• ðas panʣ (15 = 10 + 5)

• ðas šaað (16 = 10 + 6)

• ðas hub (17 = 10 + 7)

• ðas hat (18 = 10 + 8)

• ðas naw (19 = 10 + 9)

Tens

Counting in tens involves using specific words for each ten and adding the unit number if necessary:

• wist (20)

• wist-e yiw (21 = 20 + 1)

• wist-e buy (22 = 20 + 2)

• wist-e truy (23 = 20 + 3)

• wist-e ʦbʉr (24 = 20 + 4)

• wist-e panʣ (25 = 20 + 5)

• wist-e ðas (30 = 20 + 10)

• wist-e ðas yiw (31 = 20 + 11)

• wist-e ðas buy (32 = 20 + 12)

• wist-e ðas truy (33 = 20 + 13)

• wist-e ðas ʦbʉr (34 = 20 + 14)

• wist-e ðas panʣ (35 = 20 + 15)

• bu wist (40 = 2 x 20)

• bu wist-e ðas (50 = 2 x 20 + 10)

• tru wist (60 = 3 x 20)

• tru wist-e ðas (70 = 3 x 20 + 10)

• ʦbʉr wist (80 = 4 x 20)

• ʦbʉr wist-e ðas (90 = 4 x 20 + 10)

Hundreds and Thousands

For hundreds and thousands, use these terms:

• yi sad (100)

• yi hazor (1,000)

• bu hazor (2,000)

• tru hazor (3,000)

• ðas hazor (10,000)

• yi lak (100,000)

Summary

The Wakhi language presents a unique and structured way of counting. By learning these basic numbers and their combinations, you gain insight into the numerical system of Wakhi. Whether you're a language learner or simply interested in linguistic patterns, we hope this guide enriches your understanding of Wakhi numbers.

Feel free to use this guide as a reference for learning or exploring the Wakhi language further!

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