Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Fon learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Fon language. It's always handy to know some vocabulary when you go to a bar, restaurant or even when you're just trying to order online.
Let's get started! 🍹🍸🥂🍺🍻
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the Week & Clothes.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic words you need to know:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ahan | ɑhã | water |
| asin | ɑsin | tea |
| bǐn | bɪ̃ | beer |
| gɛ̀ | gɛ̀ | coffee |
| láaloò | lááloò | palm wine |
| ǔ | ù | wine |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue to help you practice:
- Person 1: Ahan dè! (Water please!)
- Person 2: Han! (Here you go!)
- Person 1: Bǐn bó hùù? (Do you have beer?)
- Person 2: Yóó, ǹyèn káa bǐn bó. (Yes, we have beer.)
- Person 1: Ka mpé nnú làaloò. (Let's try some palm wine.)
- Person 2: Gɛ̀ ká tôó dánù, kàlɛ̀ dánù wa. (Coffee is good too, especially in the morning.)
Different types of drinks[edit | edit source]
Now let's take a look at some other drinks that are popular in Africa:
Gin[edit | edit source]
Gin is a popular South African drink. It's often mixed with tonic water to make a gin and tonic.
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| djaàjii | djààjii | gin |
Baobab Juice[edit | edit source]
Baobab trees are known as the 'Tree of Life' and their fruits are highly nutritious. The juice is made of baobab fruit powder and water.
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| adan | ɑdán | baobab juice |
Moringa Tea[edit | edit source]
Moringa is a plant native to Africa that is used for medicinal purposes. The leaves can be boiled or steeped in water, and this makes a healthy tea.
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| aagbo | ɑàgbô | moringa tea |
Kuli Kuli Drink[edit | edit source]
Kuli Kuli is a popular snack in West Africa made of groundnuts and spices. The drink is made by mixing kuli kuli powder with water.
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kuli kuli kpo-kpo garí | kúlí kúlí kpó-kpó garí | kuli kuli drink |
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
You can now impress your friends and order your drinks in Fon like a local. 🤩 Remember, to improve your Fon Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Fruits & Health.