Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Pulaar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be expanding our vocabulary on fruits. Knowing these words will be useful when you visit a local market in a Pulaar-speaking country or when you want to prepare a fruity dish. Let's get started! 🍎🥝🍌🍉🍓🍇🍊
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Education & Geography.
Fruits in Pulaar[edit | edit source]
Here's a list of common fruits in Pulaar:
| Pulaar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sebb (singular) | sebb-u | Apple |
| Jelli (singular) | jelli-i | Watermelon |
| Korma (singular) | korma-a | Mango |
| Sinima (singular) | sinima-a | Orange |
| Sumpu (singular) | sumpu-u | Pineapple |
| Tooraw (singular) | tooraw-a | Banana |
| Zabaan (singular) | zabaan-o | Pineapple |
🍎 An apple in Pulaar is called "Sebb". Remember it by associating it with the word "subtle". Apples can be a subtle addition to your fruit salad. 😉
🥝 "Jelli" is the word for watermelon in Pulaar. Try remembering it by associating it with the word "jolly". Eating a slice of watermelon makes you feel jolly!
🍌 "Tooraw" is Pulaar for banana. Think of a "tour" where you take a banana as a snack.
🍉 Mangoes are called "Korma" in Pulaar. You can associate it with "korma curry", which is a popular dish made with Indian mangoes.
Now, let's see these words in context:
Person 1: Ndi jaaraa "Sebb" ngaati (I want to eat an "apple")
Person 2: Maa jaaLli o yaaye (We have "watermelon" at home)
Person 1: Ceerno, suma "Korma" nga la? (Teacher, how do you say "mango"?)
Person 2: Korma. A yokku yi la! (Mango. You pronounced it correctly!)
Tips for Learning Pulaar Fruit Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
- Practice! Repeat the words several times until you are comfortable with them. - Use pictures or drawings of the fruits to help you remember. - Create mnemonic devices to help memorize the words such as the examples given above.
To improve your Pulaar Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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