Language/Plateau-malagasy/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Plateau Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some key vocabulary related to drinks in Plateau Malagasy. Whether you prefer hot drinks like tea or coffee or cold drinks like soda or juice, we've got you covered! We will also look at some cultural context related to drinking in Madagascar. By the end of this lesson, you will be ready to order your favorite drink in Plateau Malagasy.
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Plateau Malagasy Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions ..., Plateau Malagasy Vocabulary → Food and Drink → Beverages and ..., Clothes & Education.
Popular Drinks in Madagascar[edit | edit source]
Madagascar is known for its production of tea and coffee, which are both popular hot drinks in the country. Interestingly, tea is usually served with rice in Madagascar, and coffee is usually served with sweet bread. Lemon juice and carbonated beverages are popular cold drinks. Madagascar is also famous for its rum production, which is used in making many traditional cocktails.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Below is a list of vocabulary words related to drinks in Plateau Malagasy, along with their pronunciation and English translation.
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Vary amin'anana | va-ree ah-meena-na-na | Rice tea |
| Kafe | kah-feh | Coffee |
| Tsena | tseh-nah | Tea |
| Ranon'ampango | rah-nu na-mpa-nu | Rice water |
| Frantsay | frahn-tsai | Soda |
| Jusy | dzoo-zi | Juice |
| Ravitoto sy voanio | ra-vee-tu-tu see vo-a-nyu | Cocktail made with rum, cassava leaves, and vanilla |
| Fety | feh-ty | Traditional Malagasy drink made with honey and rum |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
To help you better understand how to use these words in context, here is a dialogue between a server and a customer in a cafe.
- Server: Bonjour, que puis-je vous offrir? (Hello, what can I offer you?)
- Customer: Je voudrais un kafe, s'il vous plaît. (I would like a coffee, please.)
- Server: Bien sûr, un kafe pour vous. (Of course, a coffee for you.)
- Customer: Et pour boire, je vais prendre un fety. (And to drink, I'll have a fety.)
- Server: Très bien, un fety pour vous. (Very well, one fety for you.)
Additional Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
In case you want to expand your knowledge on drinks, here are some additional vocabulary words to learn.
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Hena-kisoa | heh-nah kee-swah | Sweet tea with milk and pork fat |
| Laika | lai-kah | A type of tea made with ginger and other spices |
| Soda gasy | so-dah gah-see | Malagasy soda (made from pineapple, raspberry or orange) |
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
There you have it! You now know some essential vocabulary related to drinks in Plateau Malagasy. If you want to learn more about the language or other vocabulary topics, check out our Vocabulary page. And don't forget to immerse yourself in the language by talking to native speakers on the Polyglot Club website.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Animals, Say Hello and Greetings in Plateau Malagasy, Days, Months, and Seasons & Common Food Items.