Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Pulaar learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn the days of the week in Pulaar. Knowing these words is important not only for daily communication but also for travel, business, and making plans.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson:Fruits, Drinks & Count to 10.
Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
In Pulaar, the days of the week are based on Arabic names. As you may know, Pulaar is a language spoken in many countries across West Africa including Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea. The Arabic influence on Pulaar vocabulary is clear in words like these.
Here are the days of the week in Pulaar:
| Pulaar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| hawli | h-aw-li | Monday |
| talaata | ta-laa-ta | Tuesday |
| arba'a | ar-baa-ah | Wednesday |
| kamis | ka-mees | Thursday |
| juma'a | jum-ah | Friday |
| tolof | to-lof | Saturday |
| alhadji | al-had-ji | Sunday |
You may notice that the last day, alhadji, means Sunday in Pulaar, which is different from other West African languages like Wolof and Mandinka, where alhadji means Friday, the Muslim holy day. This shows the different influences on Pulaar language and culture.
Now, let's practice using these words in context with a dialogue:
- Person 1: Hey, what day is it today?
- Person 2: It's hawli, Monday.
- Person 1: Okay, I thought today was talaata.
- Person 2: No, today is hawli. Do you have any plans for the week?
- Person 1: Well, I have a meeting on arba'a and I'm going on a trip on juma'a.
Remember that practicing with native speakers is the best way to improve your language skills. You can use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
So now you know the days of the week in Pulaar! Studying vocabulary is a great way to improve your language skills and to better understand the culture and customs of the speakers of that language. To improve your [Language/Pulaar|Pulaar] [Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary|Vocabulary], you can also use the Polyglot Club website!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- "Days of the week" in Pulaar by Glosbe - "Pulaar Language" by Britannica - "Pulaar language" by Wikipedia
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages:Colors & How to say Good Bye.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Feelings and Emotions
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Drinks
- Education
- Animals
- Fruits
- Express Surprise
- Clothes
- How to say Good Bye