Language/Plateau-malagasy/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Plateau Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Plateau Malagasy. As usual, we will use cultural information and interesting facts to better understand the Plateau Malagasy language. 🤓
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The week is the period of seven days used by most cultures around the world. Therefore, knowing the days of the week in Plateau Malagasy is essential for everyday communication. Interestingly, some cultures have different week structures or only use weekdays and weekends; thus, knowing the cultural background is important.
In Plateau Malagasy, we also use a week of seven days like most cultures worldwide. However, unlike most languages, the names of the weekdays reflect Malagasy traditions, beliefs, and lifestyles. 😃
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages:Plateau Malagasy Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions ..., Colors, Beverages and Dining & Modes of Transportation.
Days of the Week in Plateau Malagasy[edit | edit source]
Here are the days of the week in Plateau Malagasy:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Alatsinainy | [ala(ts)ˌinaiˈnʲ] | Monday |
| Taly | [ˈtalʲ] | Tuesday |
| Alarobia | [ala(ts)ruˈbʲ] | Wednesday |
| Alakamisy | [ala(ts)kaˌmʲʲiˈsi] | Thursday |
| Zoma | [ˈdzo̞mə̥] | Friday |
| Asabotsy | [asaˌbu(ts)ˈʦʼ] | Saturday |
| Alahady | [ala(ts)aˈdʒadʒ] | Sunday |
The following are some interesting facts about the Plateau Malagasy names for weekdays:
- The first two days, Alatsinainy and Taly, are derived from the names of traditional and significant Malagasy tombs. Most Malagasy believe that their ancestors' spirits are still present in their tombs and have an important role in the lives of the living.
- The next two days, Alarobia and Alakamisy, correspond to the terms Rabory (ascension) and Kamsa (Thursday) in the Sakalava language. The Sakalava people are ethnic groups located in the western and northern parts of Madagascar. The Sakalava traditionally have their unique language and lifestyle, which are quite different from other ethnic groups in Madagascar.
- Zoma, the name for Friday, is believed to come from the Arabic language as it was the day of Jumu'ah or congregational prayer for Muslims who traded with Madagascar during the early centuries AD.
- Asabotsy or "Andro Sabotsy" means "Saturday day" in Malagasy. Interestingly, the "sabotsy" is derived from the French word "Samedi," which is the French name for Saturday.
- Finally, Alahady or "Andro Alahady" means "Sunday day." Although Alahady is a Malay word, the Plateau Malagasy use it to fill in the gap of the seven-day week.
Let's now move on to a dialogue to see how to use these words in context!
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Alatsinainy no andro fomba. (Monday is a busy day.)
- Person 2: Inona no tian-dranomasinao? (What do you want to offer to your ancestors?)
- Person 1: Taly no hampihavanaiko anao. (Let's meet on Tuesday.)
- Person 2: Tsy mety amin'ny Alarobia, manana fanontaniana aloha koa aho. (Wednesday is not okay, I also have a prior engagement.)
- Person 1: Matetika andro Alakamisy na Asabotsy no misafidy aho mba hanatanteraka ny asany. (I often choose Thursday or Saturday to finish my work.)
- Person 2: Andro Sabotsy no andro lazaina ratsy, lazaina fa taraiko be. (Saturday is a bad day to start, I feel lazy.)
- Person 1: Alahady mizara ny fiainana amin'ny fianakavianao. (Sunday is for spending time with family.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Voila! That's all for the days of the week in Plateau Malagasy. Remember to practice saying these words aloud to help you memorize them better. To improve your Plateau Malagasy vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! 🌍🌐
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