Language/Occitan-post-1500/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Occitan (post 1500) learners! đ
In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of animals and their names in Occitan (post 1500).
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Food, Numbers, Express Surprise & Clothes.
Basic Animal Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic animal vocabulary. Below is a table with the Occitan (post 1500) name, pronunciation, and English translation.
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| la cana | lah kah-nah | duck |
| lo carnin | loh cahr-neen | rabbit |
| lo chival | loh chee-vahl | horse |
| la còca | lah ko-kah | hen |
| la galina | lah gah-lee-nah | chicken |
| lo gat | loh gaht | cat |
| lo caumat | loh koh-maht | dog |
| l'esclop | les-clo | deer |
| la lapina | lah lah-pee-nah | hare |
| la musaraigna | lah moo-sah-reign-ah | shrew |
| la pòrta | lah pohr-tah | pig |
| l'òli | oh-lee | wolf |
More Advanced Animal Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now let's move on to more advanced animal vocabulary. Below are some animal names that may be less commonly known.
Ocean Life[edit | edit source]
Occitan (post 1500) is a coastal language, so it is not surprising that it has many words to describe sea creatures.
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| l'aragosta | lar-ah-gohs-tah | lobster |
| la balena | lah bah-leh-nah | whale |
| la barracuda | lah bah-rah-koo-dah | barracuda |
| la calamar | lah kah-lah-mar | squid |
| lo caman | loh kah-mahn | shrimp |
| lo còdal | loh koh-dahl | cod |
| lo cranc | loh krang | crab |
| la daurada | lah doh-rah-dah | sea bream |
| lo llobar | loh lyo-bahr | sea bass |
Reptiles and Amphibians[edit | edit source]
Occitan (post 1500) also have specific names for reptiles and amphibians.
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| la cobra | lah koh-brah | cobra |
| la guèpa | lah geh-pah | wasp |
| la libĂŠlula | lah lee-beh-loo-lah | dragonfly |
| la salamandra | lah sah-lah-man-drah | salamander |
| lo serp | loh sehrp | snake |
| la tartĂšfila | lah tahr-too-fee-lah | turtle |
| lo triton | loh tree-tawn | newt |
Animal Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue to help you see the animal vocabulary in context.
- Person 1: Lo caumat a besonh d'aiga fresca. (The dog needs fresh water.)
- Person 2: Pòdi anar a l'aiga jau, se vols. (You can go to the creek, if you want.)
- Person 1: La galina es la mair de las aucèlas de cort. (The chicken is the mother of the farm birds.)
- Person 2: E los galinòts son los mainatges. (And the chicks are the babies.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have learned new Occitan (post 1500) animal vocabulary! To improve your Occitan (post 1500) vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: People in Occitan, Days of the Week, Months of the Year & Parts of the Body.