Language/China-buriat/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi China Buriat learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will go through some of the animals you might encounter while traveling through China Buriat. Not only will you learn vocabulary words for animals, but you will also be introduced to some interesting cultural facts surrounding them.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: How to say Good Bye? & Fruits.
Basic Animal Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic animal vocabulary. Here are some of the most common animals you might see in China Buriat:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Аяга | ajaga | horse |
| Тээжээ | teezhee | pig |
| Сайншанд | saynshand | sheep |
| Үхэр | ukher | cow |
| Шоо | shoo | dog |
| Маа | maa | cat |
| Табаг | tabag | rabbit |
| Хонь | khon' | deer |
China Buriat people have a deep respect for animals. Horses are particularly important as they have traditionally been used for transportation and as a sign of wealth. Sheep and cows are also important for their meat and milk, which are staple foods in traditional China Buriat cuisine.
Here's a dialogue so you can see some of these words in context:
- Person 1: Ажаа гэдэг нь юу вэ? (What is aja?)
- Person 2: Ажаа нь лоолооны өндөртэй жор, хөхөө байдаг гадаад амьтныхаас нэрлэдэг. (Aja is a kind of animal with long legs, it is found mostly in foreign countries and has a reddish coat.)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
China Buriat also has a variety of wild animals, some of which are unique to the region. Here are some of them:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Хорёр | khoryor | wolf |
| Харь мусь | khar' mus' | fox |
| Ногоон навч | nogoon navch | red squirrel |
| Хonз | khon'z | elk |
| Аадар | aadar | eagle |
| Хүрмэн цэцэрлэг | khurmen tsetserleg | marmot |
Wolves are an important symbol in China Buriat folklore and art. They are seen as powerful creatures that have a close relationship with humans. Eagles are also respected for their strength and hunting abilities.
Here's another dialogue:
- Person 1: Ногоон навч нь юу вэ? (What is nogoon navch?)
- Person 2: Ногоон навч нь өвөрхангай аймгийн халуун харагдаж буй хомын толлийн нэгдүгээр хэсэгт байрлаж байдаг гутлын ялангуу юм. (Nogoon navch is a type of squirrel that lives in the northern part of the Hovd province, it has a grayish-brown coat and is known for its bushy tail.)
Aquatic Animals[edit | edit source]
Let's move on to some aquatic animals. China Buriat is known for its pristine lakes and rivers, which are home to a diverse range of aquatic species. Here are some of them:
| China Buriat | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Хурха | khurkha | fish |
| Нюхать | nyukhat' | frog |
| Шархай | sharkhay | crab |
Fishing is an important economic activity in China Buriat, and many people rely on the lakes and rivers for their livelihoods. Frogs and crabs are also considered delicacies in China Buriat cuisine.
Here's a final dialogue:
- Person 1: Хурха гэдэг нь юу вэ? (What is khurkha?)
- Person 2: Хурха нь усанд хиймээн, модоонтой тамхины нэр юм. (Khurkha is a kind of animal that lives in water, it is a member of the fish family.)
That's it for our lesson on animal vocabulary in China Buriat! Remember to practice these words with native speakers to improve your language skills. To find native speakers, you can use Polyglot Club and ask them any questions. You can also check out the [Language/China-buriat/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] section of the China Buriat language page for more words and phrases.
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