Tool to convert Shadoks numbers. Shadoks Numeral System uses 4 words: GA, BU, ZO and MEU, and allows to count normally in base 4.
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Shadoks Numeral System
Shadok Numbers Converter
Writing numbers in Shadok Base
Answers to Questions (FAQ)
What are Shadoks numerals? (Definition)
How to count using Shadoks?
Shadoks Numeral System uses the base 4 (quaternary base) with the symbols: GA, BU, ZO and MEU, respectively for 0, 1, 2 and 3. To convert a number (decimal in base 10), write it in base 4 and use the Shadoks' symbols (also called GABUZOMEU).
Example: $ 228_{(10)} $ (base 10) is written $ 3210_{(4)} $ (base 4) and so MEUZOBUGA in Shadok
How to decrypt a number written in Shadok?
To convert Shadoks numbers, replace GA, BU, ZO and MEU by their respective values: 0, 1, 2 and 3 and treat the number as written in base 4 then convert it to base 10.
Example: MEUZOBUGA = MEU (3) ZO (2) BU (1) GA (0) so $ 3210_{(4)} $ (base 4) converted to $ 228_{(10)} $ (base 10) (see writing in base n)
How to count until 10 ZOZO in Shadok?
The first Shadok digits/numbers are
| 1 | BU |
|---|---|
| 2 | ZO |
| 3 | MEU |
| 4 | BUGA |
| 5 | BUBU |
| 6 | BUZO |
| 7 | BUMEU |
| 8 | ZOGA |
| 9 | ZOBU |
| 10 | ZOZO |
Who are the authors of Shadoks cartoons?
The Shadoks are a creation of Jacques Rouxel, produced by the aaa company and featuring French voice Claude Piéplu.
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