गुणा
guna
Multiplication is a way to add the same number many times. For example, 3 times 4 means you add 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3.
You say 'multiplication' like this: mul-ti-pli-ca-tion.
The word 'multiplication' comes from the Latin word 'multiplicatio', which means 'to increase' or 'to multiply'.
The word 'multiplication' in Hindi is 'गुणा' (Guṇā).
The word 'multiplication' in Kannada is 'ಗುಣನೆ' (Guṇane).
In a colorful world of numbers, let’s explore multiplication! Imagine you have 2 bright red apples, and your friend has 2 green apples. If we put them together, how many apples do we have? That’s right! 2 plus 2 makes 4 apples!
Just like the caterpillar munching through leaves, we can munch through numbers too! Multiplication is like adding the same number again and again. So, if we have 3 groups of 2 butterflies, we can count them all together!
Let’s count and play with numbers, just like in Eric Carle’s wonderful stories! What fun we can have with our colorful math friends!