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Number words not only make it easier for readers to understand the numbers conveyed, but also provide variety in writing style.
19 April 2024 10:25
Brilio.net - In everyday life, numbers become an important part in various contexts, starting from calculating the price of goods, time, to mentioning the total population of a city. However, the excessive use of numbers in writing can make the text feel stiff and less interesting. To overcome this, the Indonesian language has a unique way of using number words instead of numbers. The use of the word number not only makes it easier for the reader to understand the numbers presented, but also provides a variation in the writing style that is more interesting.
The use of the word number in Indonesian involves an understanding of how to write numbers up to thousands. Starting from one to ten, tens, hundreds, and thousands, the use of these number words can describe the amount or sequence more clearly and interestingly. For example, "thirty" is more interesting than "30", because it gives a more vivid image.
One of the important things in the use of number words is their use in more complex sentences. For example, "one hundred and sixty-seven" to describe the number 167. The use of the words "one hundred" and "one thousand" also has a special rule where the word "one" is not used in front of it, so it becomes "one hundred" and "one thousand".
In addition, the combination of the number word with other words such as "more" and "less" is also often used to express comparison. For example, "more than twenty" or "less than five hundred". By understanding how to use the word number, we can write a text that is more lively and interesting, as well as make it easier for the reader to understand the numbers presented in Indonesian.
Here brilio.net provides an explanation related to the word number as a number marker equipped with type, function, for example from a summary of several sources, Friday (19/4).
Types of number words.
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Multiplicative numeralia is a word or expression used to express an amount that is a multiple of a certain number. In Indonesian, multiplicative numerals are used to express amounts that are multiples of whole numbers, such as "double," "three times," "ten times," and so on. Multiplicative numerals are used to express comparison or multiplication of an amount or measure.
Partitive numerals are words or expressions used to express part of a whole. In Indonesian, partitive numerals are used to express part of the total amount, such as "half," "two thirds," "three fourths," and so on. Partitive numerals are used to express the comparison of parts with the whole.
Basic numerals are words or expressions that are used to express the actual number or have no comparative addition. In Indonesian, basic numerals are used to express absolute numbers, such as "one," "two," "three," and so on. Numeralia of this tree is used to express the number of things, people, or other things specifically without comparison with others.
The word number of levels is used to express the level or level of an object. Examples are "first," "second," and "last." The word number of levels is often used to explain the order or position of an object in a network. For example, "first champion" or "second order."
Type of number words based on the clarity of the amount.
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The word number in Indonesian is a word used to count the number or quantity of an object or person. Numerals can be divided into two types, namely definite numerals and indefinite numerals.
The word number definition is a number word that is used to express a definite or certain amount, for example "one", "two", "three", "four", and so on. Definitive numbers are usually followed by singular nouns, for example "one book", "two pencils", "three cars", and so on. The word definition number can be used to express a certain amount that can be counted clearly.
An indefinite number word is a number word used to express an uncertain or unlimited number, for example "a few", "a lot", "a little", "a part", "an amount", and so on. Indefinite numbers are not followed by singular nouns, but can be followed by plural nouns or nouns without quantity, for example "a few books", "a lot of pencils", "a little water", "a sum of money", and so on. The word indefinite number is used to express an amount that cannot be counted with certainty or a relative amount.
So, the main difference between definite and non-definite number words lies in the certainty of the amount expressed. The word definite number expresses a definite and countable number, while the word indefinite number expresses an uncertain or unlimited number.
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Function of number words.
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Number words are used to identify the number or sequence of an object or event. For example, "two books," "five people," or "third order."
Number words provide details about the quantity or quantity of an object. For example, "ten pounds," "three hours," or "fifteen minutes."
Number words are also used to measure or indicate the size of an object or quantity. For example, "two meters," "five liters," or "ten seconds."
The word number is used to express the ratio or comparison between two quantities. For example, "one to two," "two-thirds," or "three times as much."
Number words are used to indicate dates, months, years, hours, minutes and seconds. For example, "the fifteenth," "three o'clock in the afternoon," or "the year two thousand twenty-four."
Examples of multiplicative number words 1. Doubled: "My income is now double what it was before."
2. Triple: "The number of participants for this course was three times as large as expected."
3. Fourfold: "Sales growth for the product quadrupled in the last year."
4. Fivefold: "The increase in users of this app reached five times over the last month."
5. Tenfold: "The investment generates profits of up to ten times the initial capital."
1. Most: "Most of the villagers work as farmers."
2. Half: "She divided her birthday cake into half for the children and half for the adults."
3. A quarter: "He only ate a quarter of his usual portion of rice because he was on a diet."
4. Half: "He spends half working and the other half relaxing at home."
5. Partial: "Most of the participants have arrived, but there are still some who have not arrived."
1. One: "I have one car that I use every day."
2. Two: "He has two very intelligent sons."
3. Three: "The three best books of the year are already sold out in bookstores."
4. Four: "He has four cute pet cats."
5. Five: "I have to finish five school assignments before the weekend."
1. First: "The winner of the running race is participant number one, he finishes first."
2. Second: "Our team finished second in that soccer competition."
3. Third: "He was the third honoree at the event."
4. Fourth: "He ranked fourth in his class this semester."
5. Fifth: "I quit the game when I was in fifth place."
1. Many: "He has many friends at school."
2. Little: "He had little experience in that area."
3. More: "He needs more time to complete the task."
4. Lacking: "He has lacked enthusiasm for studying recently."
5. All: "All the students in his class took part in the event."
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
