Mossi numbers

Mossi numbers

Mossi numbers (Mòoré) is a Gur language spoken in Burkina-Faso, Mali and Togo.

 

Numbers Mossi Numbers (Mòoré)
1 Ayinne
2 A yi
3 A ta’
4 A naasi
5 A nu
6 A yoobu
7 A yopoi
8 A nii
9 A wai
10 Piiga
11 Piin a yinne
12 Piin a yi
13 Piin a ta’
14 Piin a naasi
15 Piin a nu
16 Piin a yoobu
17 Piin a yopoi
18 Piin a nii
19 Piin a wai
20 Pisyi
21 Pisyi a yinne
22 Pisyi a yi
23 Pisyi a ta’
24 Pisyi a naasi
25 Pisyi a nu
26 Pisyi a yoobu
27 Pisyi a yopoi
28 Pisyi a nii
29 Pisyi a wai
30 Atiiga
40 Anaasiiga
50 Anuuma
60 Yoobuuma
70 Yopoiima
80 Niima
90 Waamma
100 Cinzukuya

The Mossi numeral system continues in this manner, where numbers beyond 10 are formed using combinations of the base numbers and their multiples. The system is quite logical and efficient for everyday counting and calculations within their cultural context.

It’s important to note that the Mossi numeral system is primarily used within their own cultural practices and may not be widely recognized or used outside of their community.

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