Language/Central-atlas-tamazight/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Central Atlas Tamazight learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will cover feelings and emotions in Central Atlas Tamazight. Knowing how to express your emotions is essential to communicate effectively in any language. Using the right words and expressions can also help you connect with Tamazight-speaking people on a deeper level. You will also learn interesting facts about the Tamazight culture. So let's get started!
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Animals & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Emotions[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basic emotions.
| Central Atlas Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| إززيزين | izzi-izziyen | Happy |
| غعوث/غثيتين | gh'uus/gh'iteyen | Sad |
| إروح/إرفد | irwh/irfd | Angry |
| رهبة/ راصينة | rahba/rasinna | Scared |
| ثيوتة/ثيساجة | thiuta/thisaja | Excited |
| ضاز/ضازة | daz/daza | Tired |
Example:
- Person 1: مزال معجبوش بيها. (mazal ma'jebwsh byiha) - I'm still not impressed by her.
- Person 2: ما كتخلصش من الكره ليها. (ma ktkhellsesh mn lkrah lyiha) - I can't get over my hatred towards her.
Moods[edit | edit source]
Moods are temporary emotional states that we experience throughout the day. Here are some common moods in Central Atlas Tamazight:
| Central Atlas Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| المَطلق | lmaṭlaq | Relaxed |
| بكْرى | bkrī | Anxious |
| خْتفيفْ | khtfīf | Bored |
| ڤحال | vḥal | Stressed |
Example:
- Person 1: ختفيفَت اليوم. (khtfīfet lyōm) - I'm bored today.
- Person 2: خَلّيها على الله، كتكونو فراغ. (khlīha ʿlā əllah, ktikūnū farāgh) - Don't worry, maybe you just have some free time.
Expressions[edit | edit source]
Here are some expressions you can use to talk about your feelings in Central Atlas Tamazight:
| Central Atlas Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| راني ضايع | rānī ḍāyaʿ | I'm lost |
| ما تْعْجَبْنِيش | mā tʿjebnīš | I don't like it |
| وَلّى عليا الوَقْت | wallī ʿliya lwaqt | I'm running out of time |
| يَا لَهُوْذْ | yā lahūḏ | Wow! |
| تُوْحَشْتُوْنَا | tūḥaštūnā | I missed you |
Example:
- Person 1: راني ظَلَمْتُو (rānī ḏlamtū) - I've been wronged.
- Person 2: كتحكم فَرِحْتَك (ktḥkm feriḥtak) - Don't let your happiness depend on others.
Interesting facts about Tamazight culture[edit | edit source]
- In Tamazight culture, emotions are expressed through songs, dance, and poetry. It is a way of sharing feelings and traditions.
- Tamazight people have a strong sense of community and solidarity. They believe in supporting each other in times of need and sharing their joys and sorrows.
- Tamazight language has many unique expressions and proverbs related to emotions and feelings. For example, "Ttru yimzdayen, tamsalt ur iyejjan." (A happy heart heals, while medicine can't.)
- Tamazight people deeply value personal connections and relationships. They believe that sharing positive emotions with loved ones brings good luck and helps maintain healthy relationships.
Now that you have learned new words and expressions, it's time to put them into practice. To improve your Central Atlas Tamazight vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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