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Kifuliiru Decimal Numbers

Use a comma for decimals — then copy, share, or listen below.

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How Kifuliiru decimals work

How Kifuliiru decimals work

The integer part (left of the comma) uses the same cardinal number system as the rest of the site. The fractional part is introduced with ne and a marker—kikojoka or bikojoka—followed by the spoken tail. The same idea is often said with kihande/bihande or ikikojoka/ibikojoka (and ikihande/ibihande).

When the fractional part starts with zero (for example 0,01 or 0,00001), digits are read digit by digit, like English. When it starts with a non-zero digit, the tail is read as a chunk (for example 1,23).

Negative and positive (Lumosho / Lulyo)

For clarity—especially in teaching—we use a number-line style: Lumosho (left) for a leading minus, and Lulyo (right) for an optional leading plus. For example: -1 Lumosho higuma, +1Lulyo higuma. Unsigned input is read as positive without the Lulyo prefix.

Thousands vs decimals

Use dots only to group thousands in the integer part (1.234,56 = one thousand two hundred thirty-four comma fifty-six hundredths). A lone dot can also mean a decimal when the fractional part is short—when in doubt, prefer a comma for decimals.

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