Types of Numbers and Examples in Sentences

In languageIndonesia and writing sentences, to express or convey information there are elements of words. Based on the type, words are divided into ten types of words, namely verbs, nouns, words pronouns, nouns, adjectives, articles, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and exciting. Classification of these types of words reveal different meanings.

Have you known what a numeral is? Let's learn the meaning and types of numerals and examples in sentences.

Numeralia or number words are words used to express numbers (people, things, animals, etc.) or order. Numbers are divided into two, namely definite numbers (tariff) and indeterminate numbers (non-descript). In addition, there are number aids that are also commonly used. Descriptive numerals are classified into two types, namely word main numbers and numerals. The following are the types of numerals and examples.

Types of Words Numbers:

Sure Number Words (Definitive)

A definite number or definite number is a number that expresses the amount. The definite number is divided into two, namely the main number and the level number.

1. Main Number Word

The main number word is a number word that expresses the number of digits. The main number words are divided into 3, namely full number words, fraction words, and group numbers or grouping numbers. Here's the explanation,

• Full Number Word Kata

A full number word is a main number word that can stand alone without additional words.

Example: one, two, three, four, five, sixty thousand, twenty five thousand, one billion, five trillion, eight hours, three seeds, eight fruits, ten kilograms, four seconds…

Full numerals can be linked directly to unit words for time, money, measure, weight, content, and more.

Example in a sentence:

1. One or two people are required to represent the class in the sack jumping competition in celebration of August 17th.
2. The health check took two hours to get the results.
3. Hani bought three pairs of socks with only ten thousand dollars.
4. Mother bought ten kilograms of rice.
5. The train will leave in four minutes.

• Fraction Words

Fractional numbers are nouns that consist of a numerator and a denominator and are added by the particle per.

Example: = half/half, = three quarters, = quarter, …

The word fraction refers to the division of a whole number.

Example in sentence :

1. Lely bought half a kilogram of sugar at the store.
2. Three-fourths of the cake belonged to Andi.
3. one third from the land belonged to my father's distant relative.
4. By Christmas, the price of a quarter of an onion reaches Rp. 20,000.
5. Sister spilled half a bottle of cooking oil in the kitchen.

• Cluster Numbers

Group nouns are words that are used for a group of objects or other units.

Example: 1 gross = 12 dozen, 1 dozen = 12 seeds, 1 score = 20 seeds, 1 week = 7 days, 1 year = 12 months, 1 century = 100 years, 1 windu = 8 years, …

Group nouns are used to express the number in a group or the designation of a time group.

Example in a sentence:

1. The clothes are sold cheaper if you buy one kodi.
2. He didn't see his father for 1 year.
3. One week is a long time for a couple in a long distance relationship.
4. The world's oldest human has a lifespan of more than a century.
5. There are 20 apples in one basket.

2. Level Numbers

The word number level is a word that symbolizes the order of the number or level of something. Numerical nouns have a + numeric structure.

Example: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Tenth, Hundred, Thousandth, …

Level numerals are used in expressing the order of people, things, places, or other things that indicate the position starting from the top or bottom.

Example in a sentence:

1. Rian managed to get second place in his class.
2. The bakery gave out a free coupon for the hundredth purchase.
3. This is the thousandth time that the pilot has crossed the globe in the sky.
4. The three children were very naughty.
5. His fourth child who became a successful person overseas.

Indefinite Number Words (Not Descriptive)

An indefinite or undefined number is a noun that expresses the amount of something that is relatively and has an indeterminate unit.

Examples: Many, Few, All, All, Some, Some, All, One, All

Indefinite numbers are used to describe objects that cannot be counted in number, such as sugar, salt, water, rice, and other or it can be aimed at a large number of objects and by generalizing the designations for these objects into one unity.

Example in a sentence:

1. Drinking lots of water is good for maintaining a healthy body.
2. Add a little salt to the dish so it doesn't taste bland.
3. All shopping centers are crowded on weekends.
4. The flood swept away all the crops in the field.
5. My sister donated some blankets for earthquake victims.
6. Yesterday's demonstration caused some roads to be heavily congested.
7. He invested part of his income for his old age later.
8. In the company, the entire board of directors congratulated, welcomed Christmas and the new year.
9. Mother said, study hard so that one day I can reach my goals.
10. Everything in this world belongs to God.

Numbers Help Word

Auxiliary words are complementary words that function to form object units.

Example: A Bar, A Piece, A Sheet, A Piece, A, A, A Piece

Auxiliary words are used at the beginning of nouns that give meaning to the word unit. Auxiliary verbs have a structure, auxiliary verbs + nouns.

Example in a sentence:

1. In between breaks, the father smoked a cigarette.
2. A dry leaf fell right on top of my head.
3. Due to the age factor, strand by strand of his hair began to turn white.
4. The teacher asked us to make an essay on a piece of paper.
5. we found a check in the mall parking lot.
6. Risa distributed a piece of cheese bread to her sister.
7. A cat has devoured a piece of fish on the dining table.
8. This morning, Ayu received a letter from the Principal.
9. On her birthday, my sister got a watch as a gift from her friends.
10. He left message on a piece of paper for his mother.

From the description of the types of numerals and the examples above, it can be concluded that numerals have their respective characteristics and functions according to the context to be expressed. Numbers function as words that help classify the number, level or order of an object.

Hopefully the discussion of the types of numerals and the examples in the sentence above can be useful.