3.10.1.1. Cardinal numerals

Cardinal numerals are number signs indicating the number of the set denoted by the noun they modify.

 

The cardinal numerals in TİD show variance in terms of their etymology. Numerals 1-5 are represented by the number of opened fingers.

 

                

one                                                    two

 

Numerals 6-7-8, on the other hand, resemble the corresponding written Arabic numerals, seen from the perspective of the signer.

 

SIX

 

 Ù¦â€Ž

SEVEN

 

 Ù§

EIGHT

 

Ù¨