Numbers and money are two things that govern our daily lives, yet have a rich history that spans centuries. From the days of trade by barter, where goods were exchanged for goods, to the use of cowries as currency, money has evolved significantly over time. In today’s world, money is a fundamental part of our lives, and understanding numbers is crucial for navigating financial transactions.

Imagine walking through the bustling markets of Ekpeye land on a market day (commonly known as ayaoshi) surrounded by vibrant colors and lively chatter. You stop at a stall, eyeing a beautiful handmade craft, and ask the vendor, ‘How much? (‘ọ̌kpálà) the vendor smiles and replies in Ekpeye, ‘ugbu bu Ọ̌púkwu nâlà ‘ (That’s 1000 Naira).

But what if you don’t speak Ekpeye? How would you know what you are paying for? In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of numbers and money in the Ekpeye language. We’ll explore the basics of counting, from the simplest numerals to more complex financial transactions.

Through sentence examples, we’ll show you how to navigate everyday situations like buying food, paying for transportation, and even bargaining at the market. By the end of this post, you’ll be confident in your ability to count money and numbers in Ekpeye and have a deeper appreciation for the culture and people behind the language. So, join us on this adventure into the heart of Ekpeye numbers!

Counting Numbers Using Ekpeye

• 1 – nwine
• 2 – gbibo
• 3 – gbito
• 4 – gbino
• 5 – gbise
• 6 – gbisu
• 7 – gbisabo
• 8 – gbisato
• 9 – gbisano
• 10 – dhi
• 11 – dhi Nwine
• 12 – dhi gbi ibo
• 13= dhi gbi ito
• 14= dhi gbi ino
• 15= dhi gbi ise
• 16= dhi gbi isu
• 17= dhi gbi isabo
• 18= dhi gbi isato
• 19= dhi gbi isano or dhi li Nazama dhi
• 20= Ugwu iye
• 21= Ugwu iye li Nwine
• 22= Ugwu iye li gbi ibo
• 23= Ugwu iye li gbi ito
• 24= Ugwu iye li gbi ino
• 25= Ugwu iye li gbi ise
• 26= Ugwu iye li gbi isu
• 27= Ugwu iye li gbi isaboh
• 28= Ugwu iye li gbi isatoh
• 29= Ugwu iye li gbi isanoh or Ugwu iye li Nazama dhi
• 30= Ugwu iye li dhi
• 31= Ugwu iye li dhi li nwune
• 32= Ugwu iye li dhi li gbi boh
• 33= Ugwu iye like dhi like gbi itoh
• 34= Ugwu iye li dhi li gbi inoh
• 35= Ugwu iye li dhi li gbi ise
• 36= Ugwu iye li dhi li gbi isu
• 37= Ugwu iye li dhi li gbi isaboh
• 38= Ugwu iye li dhi li gbi isatoh
• 39= Ugwu iye li dhi li gbi isanoh or li Nazama dhi
• 40= Ugwu iye iboh
• 41= Ugwu iye iboh li nwune
• 42= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi iboh
• 43= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi itoh
• 44= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi inoh
• 45= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi ise
• 46= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi isu
• 47= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi isaboh
• 48= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi isatoh
• 49= Ugwu iye iboh li gbi isanoh or Nazama dhi
• 50= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi
• 51= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi nwune
• 52= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi boh
• 53= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi toh
• 54= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi noh
• 55= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi ise
• 56= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi isu
• 57= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi isaboh
• 58= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi isatoh
• 59= Ugwu iye iboh li dhi gbi isanoh or Nazama dhi
• 60= Ugwu iye itoh
• 61= Ugwu iye itoh li nwune
• 62= Ugwu iye itoh li gbi iboh
• 63= Ugwu iye itoh li gbib itoh
• 64=Ugwu iye itoh li gbib inoh
• 65= Ugwu iye itoh li gbi ise
• 66= Ugwu iye itoh li gbi isu
• 67= Ugwu iye itoh li gbi isaboh
• 68= Ugwu iye itoh li gbi isatoh
• 69=Ugwu iye itoh li gbi isanoh or Nazama dhi
• 70= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi
• 71=Ugwu iye itoh li dhi li nwune
• 72= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi li gbi iboh
• 73= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi li gbi itoh
• 74= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi li gbi inoh
• 75= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi li gbi ise
• 76= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi li gbi isu
• 77= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi li gbi isaboh
• 78= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi gbi isatoh
• 79= Ugwu iye itoh li dhi gbi isanoh or Nazama dhi
• 80= Ugwu iye inoh
• 81=Ugwu iye inoh li nwune
• 82= Ugwu iye inoh li gbi iboh
• 83= Ugwu iye inoh like gbi itoh
• 84= Ugwu iye inoh li gbi inoh
• 85= Ugwu iye inoh li gbi ise
• 86= Ugwu iye inoh li gbi isu
• 87= Ugwu iye inoh li gbi isaboh
• 88= Ugwu iye inoh li gbi isatoh
• 89= Ugwu iye inoh li gbi isanoh or Nazama dhi
• 90= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi
• 91= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li nwune
• 92= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li gbi iboh
• 93= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li gbi itoh
• 94= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li gbi inoh
• 95= Ugwu it’s inoh li dhi li gbi ise
• 96= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li gbi isu
• 97= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li gbi isaboh
• 98= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li gbi isatoh
• 99= Ugwu iye inoh li dhi li gbi isanoh or Nazama dhi
• 100= Ugwu iye ise

  We have made it easier to count from number 1 to 100 using Ekpeye, by listening to how it is pronounced. To begin listen to the pronunciation by signing up here, the lessons are 100% free.

Counting Money Using Ekpeye – Ụ̀gwúkàlá Ọ́wayi

1. 5 Naira -Nǎla ị̀sê
2. 10 Naira -Dhí nǎlà
3. 15 Naira -Dhí nǎla lị̀ nǎla isê
4. 20 Naira -Ụ̌gwú nǎlà
5. 50 Naira -Ụ́gwu nǎla ị̀bó lị̀ dhí
6. 100 Naira -Ụ́gwu nǎla ìsê
7. 200 Naira -Dhí ụ́gwu nǎlà
8. 400 Naira -Ụ̌nú nǎlà
9. 1000 Naira -Ọ̌púkwu nâlà
10. 2000 Naira -Púkwu nǎla ị̀bọ́
11. 5000 Naira -Púkwu nǎla ịsê
12. 10,000 Naira -Dhí púkwu nǎlà
13. 25,000 Naira -Ụ̌gwu púkwu nǎla lị̀ púkwu nǎla ịsê
14. 50,000 Naira -Ụ́gwu púkwu nǎla ị̀bó lị̀ dhí
15. 100,000 Naira -Ị́gwu púkwu nǎla ịsê
16. 400,000 Naira -Ụ̌nú púkwu nǎlà
17. 1,000,000 Naira -Ụ́nu púkwu nǎla ị̀bo lị̀ dhí ụ́gwu

Sentence Examples

We hope this post has inspired you to keep exploring, learning, and appreciating the diversity and complexity of human language and culture. And who knows? Maybe someday you’ll find yourself in an Ekpeye market, haggling over the price of a handmade craft in fluent Ekpeye!