 Starting with a closed left hand, each finger is extended with each subsequent number from one to five.Once the left hand is open, then counting continues on the right hand with each finger opening in turn.It is noteworthy that in isiZulu, the names for the numbers six to nine reflect either the anatomical name of the digit (six, "isithupha", means ‘thumb’), action (seven, "isikhombisa", means ‘the one that points out’), or position/placement (eight, or "isishiyagalombili", means ‘two remaining’, and nine, or "isishiyagalolunye", indicating ‘one remaining’).