Language/Agarabi/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Agarabi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the names of some of the animals in Agarabi. Knowing animal names in Agarabi is essential, especially if you are planning to visit an Agarabi-speaking country or region. It can also make your conversations more interesting and fun.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Food, Drinks & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
| Agarabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Koningi | Kɔniŋi | Cat |
| Kalpa | Kʌlpa | Dog |
| Ɔnɔ | ɔŋɔ | Cow |
| Nɔna | nɔna | Goat |
| Oubo | oubɔ | Sheep |
Here's an example of how to use these words in a conversation:
- Person 1: Kɔniŋi wuni tittɛ? (Do you have a cat?)
- Person 2: Ayi, mi nɔnɔu yinlɛ. (No, I have a dog.)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
| Agarabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Daga | daɣa | Elephant |
| Turi | turi | Lion |
| Pɛkɛmɛ | pɛkɛmɛ | Cheetah |
| Ɓirigi | biriɣi | Giraffe |
| Ŋwaŋwa | ŋwaŋwa | Zebra |
| Jɔrɛ | jɔrɛ | Monkey |
Here's an example of how to use these words in a conversation:
- Person 1: Daɣa ni tɔmɛ nɔbɛyi ni? (How much does the elephant weigh?)
- Person 2: Nɔbɛyi fata. (It weighs a lot.)
Marine Animals[edit | edit source]
| Agarabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kiri | kiri | Fish |
| Dɔrɔma | dɔrɔma | Dolphin |
| Mbanza | mbaza | Shark |
| Ŋworɔ | ŋwɔrɔ | Octopus |
| Kpaki | kpaki | Crab |
Here's an example of how to use these words in a conversation:
- Person 1: Kiri dɛyin sɔŋi lɔ? (What kind of fish is this?)
- Person 2: Ayi fata, mi nɔnɔu yibɛsu wɛ. (I'm not sure, I'm not a fish expert.)
Insects[edit | edit source]
| Agarabi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tataba | tataba | Mosquito |
| Jɔmu | jɔmu | Ant |
| Ɔmɔni | ɔmɔni | Bee |
| Kpalɛ | kpalɛ | Butterfly |
| Simbi | simbi | Grasshopper |
Here's an example of how to use these words in a conversation:
- Person 1: Tataba ni sɔŋi ko ni yiri yɔndɔ? (How do you get rid of mosquitoes in your room?)
- Person 2: Ayi sɔnɔ, mi ne nɔmɛsɛni kɔmɛ. (I don't know, I usually close the windows.)
Now that you know the names of these animals in Agarabi, try to use them in your daily life. To improve your Agarabi find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to visit the Polyglot Club website to improve your Vocabulary further.
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