Memorize Ubusha through Ikumi—the foundation for all counting.
These eleven forms are the foundation for all Kifuliiru cardinal numerals. Larger values reuse these stems (especially 1–9 and Ikumi).
| Value | Kifuliiru | English | French | Kiswahili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ubusha | Zero | Zéro | Sifuri |
| 1 | Higuma | One | Un | Moja |
| 2 | Bubiri | Two | Deux | Mbili |
| 3 | Bushatu | Three | Trois | Tatu |
| 4 | Buna | Four | Quatre | Nne |
| 5 | Butanu | Five | Cinq | Tano |
| 6 | Ndatu | Six | Six | Sita |
| 7 | Bulinda | Seven | Sept | Saba |
| 8 | Munaana | Eight | Huit | Nane |
| 9 | Mweenda | Nine | Neuf | Tisa |
| 10 | Ikumi | Ten | Dix | Kumi |
Note: Ubusha is a single word for zero—not “zero plus” another stem. Published text often capitalizes the first letter (Higuma); the meaning is the same as lowercase higuma in lists.
Hear each form: Kifuliiru Numbers (audio). Learn with lessons: Kifuliiru Academy Numbers.
