Language/Morisyen/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Morisyen learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore Morisyen vocabulary related to geography. Understanding geography is essential to learning a language, as it will enable you to talk about the countries, cities and regions that speak the language. By learning these words, you will be able to communicate effectively with Morisyen speakers about their country, culture and traditions.
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Countries and Continents[edit | edit source]
Here are the names of some key countries and continents in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Moris | /mu-ri/ | Mauritius |
| Lafrik | /la-frik/ | Africa |
| Langleter | /la-gle-tɛr/ | England |
| Frans | /frɑ̃/ | France |
| Ind | /in/ | India |
| Lamerik disid | /la-me-rik di-sid/ | South America |
| Lasie | /la-si/ | Asia |
| Lerop | /le-rɔp/ | Europe |
| Lalmerik | /la-me-rik/ | North America |
| Larisi | /la-ri-si/ | Russia |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: To pa Moris?
- Person 2: Wi, mwa se Morisyen!
- Person 1: Me lagel-kot li Moris?
- Person 2: Moris li pei ou nou bann zanfan.
(Translation)
- Person 1: Are you from Mauritius?
- Person 2: Yes, I am Mauritian!
- Person 1: But where is Mauritius?
- Person 2: Mauritius is our country where we were born.
Regions and Cities[edit | edit source]
Here are the names of some key regions and cities in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Rodrig | /ro-drig/ | Rodrigues |
| Mebou | /mɛ-bu/ | Mahebourg |
| Port Lwi | /por lwi/ | Port Louis |
| Flak | /flak/ | Flic en Flac |
| Vilaz | /vi-laz/ | Village |
| Tranp | /trɑ̃p/ | Trou d'eau Douce |
| Grap | /grap/ | Grand Port |
| G.K. | /ji-ke/ | Grand Baie |
| Soufr | /su-fr/ | Souffleur |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: To ale kot?
- Person 2: Mwa ale Port-Lwi.
- Person 1: Tou finet lor lizie?
- Person 2: Ew, koumsa, ou koné! (with a wink)
(Translation)
- Person 1: Where are you going?
- Person 2: I'm going to Port Louis.
- Person 1: Are you going to do some shopping?
- Person 2: Yes, of course you know that! (with a wink)
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Here are the names of some key landmarks in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lanar | /la-nar/ | Le Morne |
| Lasavan | /la-sa-van/ | Les Avants |
| Kestia | /kest-ja/ | Château de Labourdonnais |
| Sivrita | /si-vri-ta/ | Sea View Calodyne |
| Lesal | /le-sal/ | Le Salines |
| Lakrokod | /la-kro-kod/ | Crocodile Park |
| Laka1 | /la-ka-yon/ | La Cuvette Beach |
| Lapremye figir | /la-prem-yə fi-ɡir/ | The first figure |
| Lesink | /le- siŋk/ | The Citadelle |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: To ine alé vizit Lasavan avan?
- Person 2: Nou, me mo intend alé la lot fwa.
- Person 1: Zot pe dir li enn zoli plas to bizin alé koir.
- Person 2: Wi, mwa mwa kontan sa plas-la bokou!
(Translation)
- Person 1: Have you visited Les Avants before?
- Person 2: No, but I plan to visit it another time.
- Person 1: They say it's a beautiful place to go hiking.
- Person 2: Yes, I really like that place a lot!
Nature[edit | edit source]
Here are some words related to nature in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lanmer | /la-mɛr/ | The Sea |
| Laplaz | /la-plaz/ | The Beach |
| Labriz | /la-bri-z/ | The Coral Reef |
| Rouz | /ru/ | River |
| Lanwit | /la-nwit/ | The Night |
| Larivyer | /la-ri-vje/ | The River |
| Larivyer noir | /la-ri-vje nwar/ | The Black River |
| Labrize | /la-bri-ze/ | The Breeze |
| Laplenn | /la-plen/ | The Plane |
| Lazi | /la-zi/ | The Sun |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Zordi laplaz pe plin?
- Person 2: Wi, tou dimoun pe alé!
- Person 1: E espere ki napa pa pe arivé!
- Person 2: Haw, twa touzour negatif!
(Translation)
- Person 1: Is the beach crowded today?
- Person 2: Yes, everyone is going!
- Person 1: I hope there's no traffic!
- Person 2: Ha, you're always so negative!
Morisyen vocabulary related to geography is a mix of French, Creole, and English words that have been adapted to the local dialect. Understanding geography can help you to communicate effectively with locals and learn more about their culture and traditions. To improve your Morisyen vocabulary further, check out the Morisyen Language section on Polyglot Club. You can also use the website to find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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