Language/Sango/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Sango learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Sango. Knowing the days of the week is essential if you want to improve your communication skills in Sango. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to have a basic conversation about what day it is, and when an event is taking place.
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Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start by looking at the Sango words for the days of the week:
| Sango | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Lundi | [lundi] /lo͞on-dee/ | Monday |
| Mardi | [mardi] /mar-dee/ | Tuesday |
| Mercredi | [mɛrkredi] /mehr-kreh-dee/ | Wednesday |
| Jeudi | [ʒœdi] /zhuh-dee/ | Thursday |
| Vendredi | [vɑ̃dredi] /vahn-dreh-dee/ | Friday |
| Samedi | [samedi] /sahm-dee/ | Saturday |
| Dimanche | [dimɑ̃ʃ] /dee-mahnsh/ | Sunday |
Usage[edit | edit source]
Now that you know the days of the week, let's see how we can use them in a sentence:
- Aujourd'hui, c'est Lundi. (Today is Monday.)
- Demain, c'est Mardi. (Tomorrow is Tuesday.)
- Quand est-ce que tu travailles? Lundi et Mardi. (When do you work? Monday and Tuesday.)
- Le match est Samedi matin. (The game is on Saturday morning.)
Here is a dialogue to practice and see these words in context:
- Person 1: Quand est-ce que tu as rendez-vous chez le dentiste? (When is your appointment with the dentist?)
- Person 2: J'ai rendez-vous Mercredi matin. (I have an appointment on Wednesday morning.)
- Person 1: Ok, je t'appelle Jeudi pour voir comment c'était. (Ok, I'll call you on Thursday to see how it went.)
- Person 2: Merci, à Samedi au restaurant? (Thank you, how about Saturday at the restaurant?)
- Person 1: C'est noté, à Samedi! (Noted, see you on Saturday!)
Fun facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that in Sango, the word for "week" is "sno"? So in Sango, you can say "la semaine prochaine" for "next week".
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you can now recognize and use the days of the week in Sango! If you want to practice more, don't forget to check the Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. Also, don't forget to check out more vocabulary lessons on the Polyglot Club website. 😊
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