Language/Central-atlas-tamazight/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Central Atlas Tamazight learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning vocabulary related to animals in Central Atlas Tamazight. Animals are an important part of many cultures, and this lesson will not only help you communicate more effectively in Central Atlas Tamazight but also provide insight into Berber culture. Don't forget to check out our Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have!
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary for common animals:
| Central Atlas Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| taɣaṭ | ta-gha-ṭ | goat |
| izimr | i-zim-r | sheep |
| ayyis | a-yy-is | horse |
| agdi | ag-di/ay-di | dog |
| aɣyul | a-ghyul | donney |
| afullus | a-ful-lus | chicken |
| tafunast | ta-fu-nast | cow |
| aslm | a-sl-m | fish |
Note that Central Atlas Tamazight has a range of dialects, which may lead to slight variation in the pronunciation of certain words.
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Berber tribes in the Atlas Mountains have been raising domesticated goats for centuries? In fact, Moroccan goats are famous for their ability to climb argan trees in search of their favourite fruit, which is used to produce cosmetic oil. Moreover, Tamazight people believe that black cats symbolize good luck, which is why many households keep them as pets.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's imagine a dialogue between two individuals discussing their favourite animals:
- Person 1: Is ġurk illa u ġyul nġd wayyis? (Do you have a donkey or a horse?)
- Person 2: ġuri ayyis, ima kiyi? (I have a horse, and you?)
- Person 1: ġuri asrdun ? (I have a mule.)
More Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some more animal related vocabulary:
| Central Atlas Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| agru | ag-ru | frog |
| agḍiḍ/ajḍiḍ | ag-ḍiḍ/aj-ḍiḍ | bird |
| bu mḥnd | bu mḥnd | hedgehog |
| algmaḍ | alg-ma-ḍ | snake |
| aɛlbun | a’-lbun | fox |
| izi | i-zi | fly |
| abiba | a-bi-ba | mosquito |
| zaɛṭuṭ | za’-ṭuṭ | ape |
| takkʷalt | tak-kwalt | spider |
And that's it for this lesson! We hope you've enjoyed learning animal vocabulary in Central Atlas Tamazight. Don't forget to practice with a native speaker and check out our Find native speakers!
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