Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Pulaar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Pulaar words related to clothes. Knowing how to talk about clothes in Pulaar is essential for everyday conversations. Let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Fruits, How to say Good Bye & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Basics[edit | edit source]
Clothing is an important part of any culture and Pulaar is no exception. Here are some basic words related to clothes that you should know:
| Pulaar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ndawal | n-daw-al | shirt |
| ndawal mbir | n-daw-al m-beer | t-shirt |
| ndawal jiim | n-daw-al j-eem | dress |
| ndawal kuur | n-daw-al k-oor | skirt |
| ndawal giir | n-daw-al g-eer | pants |
| ndawal yonn | n-daw-al y-onn | shorts |
| ndawal yonn mbir | n-daw-al y-onn m-beer | swimsuit |
Colors[edit | edit source]
Colors are also important when talking about clothes. Here are some common colors in Pulaar:
| Pulaar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| jaam | j-aam | red |
| sutura | s-u-t-u-r-a | blue |
| ndigg | n-digg | green |
| ndigg mbir | n-digg m-beer | yellow |
| ndigg jiim | n-digg j-eem | orange |
| ndigg yonn | n-digg y-onn | purple |
| ndigg giir | n-digg g-eer | pink |
| ndigg kuur | n-digg k-oor | black |
| ndigg ndawal | n-digg n-daw-al | white |
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Accessories are also important when talking about clothes. Here are some common accessories in Pulaar:
| Pulaar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ndawal mbir yonn | n-daw-al m-beer y-onn | belt |
| ndawal mbir jiim | n-daw-al m-beer j-eem | scarf |
| ndawal mbir giir | n-daw-al m-beer g-eer | hat |
| ndawal mbir kuur | n-daw-al m-beer k-oor | gloves |
| ndawal mbir ndawal | n-daw-al m-beer n-daw-al | socks |
| ndawal jiim yonn | n-daw-al j-eem y-onn | necklace |
| ndawal jiim jiim | n-daw-al j-eem j-eem | earrings |
| ndawal jiim giir | n-daw-al j-eem g-eer | bracelet |
| ndawal jiim kuur | n-daw-al j-eem k-oor | watch |
| ndawal jiim ndawal | n-daw-al j-eem n-daw-al | ring |
Practice[edit | edit source]
Now that you have learned the basics of Pulaar clothing vocabulary, it's time to practice! Try using the words you have learned in a conversation with a native speaker. You can find native speakers on the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Feelings and Emotions
- Days of the Week
- Family
- Drinks
- Health
- Fruits
- Express Surprise
- Education
- Geography