# Sylheti/Vocabulary/Numbers

Whether you're a linguistics enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or someone curious about the world's diverse numerical systems, our Wikibook is your gateway to understanding the multifaceted nature of Sylheti numbers. Join us on this enlightening journey as we unravel the secrets behind these numbers that bridge the gap between mathematics and culture.

## Course outlines

Our Wikibook offers an in-depth exploration of Sylheti numbers, delving into their origins, historical importance, and how they interweave with the rich tapestry of Sylheti culture. You'll discover:
* Numerical System: Learn about the structure and unique characteristics of Sylheti numbers, how they are written, and their distinct counting system.
* Cultural Significance: Explore how Sylheti numbers are deeply embedded in cultural practices, rituals, and ceremonies. From weddings to religious observances, these numbers play a central role.
* Linguistic Intricacies: Dive into the linguistic aspects of Sylheti numbers, understanding how they morph into meaningful words, phrases, and idiomatic expressions in various contexts.
* Sylheti Folklore: Uncover the fascinating stories, myths, and legends that feature Sylheti numbers as key elements, revealing their cultural importance and storytelling tradition.
* Practical Use: Discover how Sylheti numbers are employed in everyday life, from bargaining in markets to expressing emotions, showcasing their versatility and adaptability.

## Numerical System

* Zero - ꠡꠥꠁꠘ꠆ꠘ /ʃuinnɔ/
* One - ꠄꠇ /ɛx/
* Two - ꠖꠥꠁ /d̪ui/
* Three - ꠔꠤꠘ /t̪in/
* Four - ꠌꠣꠁꠞ /saiɾ/
* Five - ꠙꠣꠌ /ɸas/
* Six - ꠍꠄ /sɔj/
* Seven - ꠢꠣꠔ /ɦat̪/
* Eight - ꠀꠐ /aʈ/
* Nine - ꠘꠄ /nɔj/

### Comparisons

Numeral system :
| Western Arabic numeral system | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Sylheti numeral system | | | | | | | | | | |
| Eastern Arabic numeral systems | ٠ | ١ | ٢ | ٣ | ٤ | ٥ | ٦ | ٧ | ٨ | ٩ |

## Cultural Significance

This list contains a list of common words associated with different Numbers in Sylheti and their English meanings.
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| Sylheti word | IPA | M/F | Literal meaning | English meaning |
| ꠢꠣꠔ | ɦat̪ | | Seven | Multi, Multiple, Many, Uncountable |
| ꠛꠣꠞꠅ ꠈꠣꠃꠞꠤ | baɾɔ xaʊɾi | Feminine | Twelve eater | Slut |
| ꠛꠣꠞꠅ ꠎꠣꠔ | baɾɔ zat̪ | | Twelve types/kind | Diverse, Multi, Multiple |
| ꠌꠟ꠆ꠟꠤꠡꠣ | sɔlliʃa | | Fortieth | Popular Hindu religious poetry. The Muslims share the importance of the number 40 with the Jewish traditions. This word also used as warning. |

## Practical Use

| Sylheti word | IPA | English |
| ꠄꠇ | /ɛx/ | one |
| ꠖꠥꠁ | /d̪ui/ | two |
| ꠔꠤꠘ | /t̪in/ | three |
| ꠌꠣꠁꠞ | /saiɾ/ | four |
| ꠙꠣꠌ | /fas/ | five |
| ꠍꠄ | /sɔj/ | six |
| ꠢꠣꠔ | /ɦat̪/ | seven |
| ꠀꠐ | /aʈ/ | eight |
| ꠘꠄ | /nɔj/ | nine |
| ꠖꠡ | /d̪ɔʃ/ | ten |
| Symbols | Sylheti word | IPA | English |
| 𓅪 | ꠄꠉꠥ ꠙꠣꠈꠤ | /ɛɡu faki/ | one bird |
| 𓅪𓅪 | ꠖꠥꠉꠥ ꠙꠣꠈꠤ | /d̪uɡu faki/ | two birds |
| 𓅪𓅪𓅪 | ꠔꠤꠘꠉꠥ ꠙꠣꠈꠤ | /t̪inɡu faki/ | three birds |

### United Kingdom

Sylheti speakers in London are a diverse group that includes both native Sylheti speakers, who originally come from the Sylhet region and speak Sylheti as their mother tongue, and British individuals of various backgrounds who have learned to speak Sylheti, often due to family connections or cultural ties. This linguistic diversity reflects the multicultural nature of London, where people from different linguistic backgrounds come together to form a vibrant community. Here are some examples in the context of London.
| Sylheti word | IPA | English |
| ꠄꠇ ꠙꠣꠃꠘ | /ɛx faun/ | one pound |

### India

| Sylheti word | IPA | English |
| ꠄꠇ ꠞꠥꠙꠤ | /ɛx ɾufi/ | one rupee |

### Bangladesh

| Sylheti word | IPA | English |
| ꠄꠇ ꠐꠦꠇꠣ | /ɛx ʈɛxa/ | one taka |