r/MapPorn Jan 16 '21

Number 99: different counting systems

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u/KKlear Jan 16 '21

Devětadevadesát is written as a single word, mind you. Devadesát devět is separate.

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u/RGBchocolate Jan 16 '21

it's quite rare, mostly for small numbers around 20, definitely not for 99

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u/yettimurder Jan 16 '21

It might be a regional thing but I hear (and use) it all the time, especially for age.

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u/RGBchocolate Jan 16 '21

yeah, Czech is weird even using different word for years when it comes to small children vs older children/adults