Eight: How to count in Xitsonga.

What is “Eight” in Xitsonga?

• In Xidzonga, the number eight is Nhungu. 8️⃣
• In Xilenge, the number eight is waliHandi ni vararu. 8️⃣
• In Xironga, the number eight is Ntlhanu na nharhu. 8️⃣
• In Gitonga, the number eight is Livbandre na vararu. 8️⃣

How to use “Eight” in Xitsonga.

• Kanhungu = Eight (times).
• Vanhungu = Eight (people).
• Swanhungu = Eight (things).
• Vunhungu = Eighth (function).

Dialectal variants of “Eight” in Xitsonga.

In the authentic Xitsonga counting system, numbers go up to five. The sixth number is special—it is called the completion. Every number after that is described in relation to this completion. For instance, six is ntlhanu na vuweyo (five and completeness), eight is ntlhanu na swinharhu (five and three more) 8️⃣, and the pattern continues in the same way until the ninth number.

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Avuxeni. ⭕