Numbers & Counting

Kwano gi Namba

Learn cardinal numbers from 1 to 10 in Dho-Luo and their corresponding transformation in Dho-Roho.

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One (1)
English One (1)
Kiswahili Moja
Dho-Luo Root Achiel
Dho-Roho Odheur
Pronunciation: [Oh-dheh-oor]

The first number, denoting unity, primacy, and the singular Godhead.

Two (2)
English Two (2)
Kiswahili Mbili
Dho-Luo Root Ariyo
Dho-Roho Ompeshi
Pronunciation: [Oh-m-peh-shee]

Represents partnership, covenant, and two witnesses in biblical tradition.

Three (3)
English Three (3)
Kiswahili Tatu
Dho-Luo Root Adek
Dho-Roho Othuch
Pronunciation: [Oh-thoo-ch]

Symbol of spiritual completeness, divine fullness, and resurrection.

Four (4)
English Four (4)
Kiswahili Nne
Dho-Luo Root Ang'wen
Dho-Roho Ognjund
Pronunciation: [Oh-g-njoon-d]

The four corners of creation, winds of the earth, and foundation corners.

Five (5)
English Five (5)
Kiswahili Tano
Dho-Luo Root Abich
Dho-Roho Opedh
Pronunciation: [Oh-peh-dh]

Symbol of divine grace, five books of Moses (Torah), and hands of service.

Six (6)
English Six (6)
Kiswahili Sita
Dho-Luo Root Auchiel
Dho-Roho Oadheur
Pronunciation: [Oh-ah-dheh-oor]

The six days of creation and honest human labor leading to the Sabbath.

Seven (7)
English Seven (7)
Kiswahili Saba
Dho-Luo Root Abiriyo
Dho-Roho Opempeshi
Pronunciation: [Oh-peh-m-peh-shee]

The sacred number of divine rest, spiritual perfection, and God's holy Sabbath day.

Eight (8)
English Eight (8)
Kiswahili Nane
Dho-Luo Root Aboro
Dho-Roho Opimpi
Pronunciation: [Oh-pee-m-pee]

Biblical number of new beginnings, rebirth, and eternal resurrection.

Nine (9)
English Nine (9)
Kiswahili Tisa
Dho-Luo Root Ochiko
Dho-Roho Idhechi
Pronunciation: [Ee-dheh-chee]

Denotes finality and the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (Roho Maler).

Ten (10)
English Ten (10)
Kiswahili Kumi
Dho-Luo Root Apar
Dho-Roho Obomp
Pronunciation: [Oh-boh-m-p]

Completeness of the Ten Commandments (Chike Apar) and divine governance.

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