Language/Morisyen/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Morisyen learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Morisyen vocabulary related to fruits. Fruits are an important source of vitamins and minerals, and are also an integral part of the Mauritian culture. We will also talk about interesting and fun facts related to each fruit. It will be a fruitful lesson! 🍎🍉🍇
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: How to say Good Bye & Health.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic fruits in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lapomme | la-pom | Apple |
| Anas | ah-nas | Pineapple |
| Zanana | za-na-na | Banana |
| Fig | fig | Fig |
| Mango | mango | Mango |
| Kokoye | ko-ko-ye | Coconut |
| Grennadi | gren-na-di | Pomegranate |
| Zamalak | za-ma-lak | Carambola / Starfruit |
| Pomme d'amour | pom-damour | Tomato |
| Cerise | se-riz | Cherry |
| Piman | pi-man | Bell pepper |
| Pwent | pwant | Melon |
| Citron | si-troN | Lemon |
| Fraise | fra-ze | Strawberry |
| Kiwi | ki-wi | Kiwifruit |
| Letshi | le-tshi | Litchi / Lychee |
| Gro fig | gro-fig | Big banana |
Did you know that Mauritius is famous for its delicious mangoes? The island even hosts a Mango Festival every year in the month of January. Mangoes are an important part of the Mauritian cuisine, and are used in many dishes like salads and chutneys.
Another interesting fact is that the starfruit (zamalak) is a popular fruit in Mauritius and is widely used in drinks and desserts. It got its name from its shape which looks like a star when sliced! 🌟
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's have a dialogue to see these fruits in context:
- Person 1: Monn pran enn sware lapomme. (I had an apple for dinner.)
- Person 2: Kinn kwi mem ou pe manze lapomme isi?
(Do you even eat apples here?)
- Person 1: Wi wi tou dimunn kwi lapom. (Yes, everyone eats apple here.)
- Person 2: Monn trouv enn zanana ki bon kot sa. (I found a delicious banana over there.)
- Person 1: Less mwa gout banan-la osi. (Let me taste that banana too.)
Useful tips[edit | edit source]
To improve your Morisyen Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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