Language/Sindhi/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Sindhi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn important Sindhi vocabulary related to geography. Sindhi is spoken in many regions of Pakistan and India, and its vocabulary reflects the rich cultural and linguistic history of these regions. By mastering the vocabulary of different geographical features, you will be better equipped to understand Sindhi culture and communicate effectively with native speakers. Don't forget to practice the examples with a Sindhi speaker or using Polyglot Club and ask them any questions! Let's start! 👍
Landforms[edit | edit source]
Landforms are natural features that give character to a region. Here are some examples:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| جھیل | jheel | Lake |
| دلداره | deldarah | Valley |
| دعم | daam | Dam |
| دل | dil | Hill |
| جبل | jabal | Mountain |
- Person 1: جی کیڙے تہ جھیل آهن؟ (Jee kire te jheel ahn? - Which lake do you belong to?)
- Person 2: ملير بحيري ۾ اڌاڻي ۾ ۽وٺ سان (Mehran Jheel ji kinaray mein hoat saan - I am from the banks of the Mehran Lake.)
Water Bodies[edit | edit source]
Sindhi is a region rich in water bodies, from the mighty Indus river to small streams and canals. Here are some important words related to water bodies
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| سندھ | sindhu | Indus River |
| جهونگ | jahoonng | Canal |
| ڪارون | Kaaroon | Canal |
| محراب | mehraab | Reservoir |
| ڀانبڻ | bhambhan | Waterfall |
- Person 1: کيا تون سندھا وچ آهيو؟ (Kya toon Sindhu wich ahwo? - Are you in the Indus river?)
- Person 2: ناهي، مون به ڪارون آهن. (Naahi, mun bhi Kaaroon ahyan. - No, I am in the Kaaroon Canal.)
Climate[edit | edit source]
Sindhi has a hot and arid climate, with temperatures often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in the summer. Here are some words related to climate.
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| گرمي | garmi | Hotness (Summer) |
| جائينگي | jaeengi | Humidity |
| برداشت | baradashat | Tolerable weather condition |
- Person 1: آج جہيند ڪتي طرفر ساري گرمي آهي. (Aaj Jhhind kati tarafri saari garmi ai - Today, the entire Jhind region is hot.)
- Person 2: اے، اسان جي ڀلڻ جا نفع هي آهي. (Aye, Asan ji bhelar ja nafaa he ai. - Yes, it's helpful for our crops.)
Cities and States[edit | edit source]
SIndhi is spoken in various regions of Pakistan and India. Here are some important cities and states:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| جھومريوں | jhumryuun | Jhumryuun City |
| سکروم | sukkurum | Sukkur City |
| هيدرآباد | hyderabad | Hyderabad City |
| سنڌ | sindh | Sindh State |
| بلاچستان | balochistan | Balochistan State |
- Person 1: تون کٿي مناطق سي سفر ڪيو؟ (Toon kati manazeeq si safar kiyo? - Which areas have you traveled to?)
- Person 2: مان ۾ سکروم، هيدرآباد ۽ بلاچستان جا سفر ڪيا آهي. (Mun mei Sukkurum, Hyderabad ji Balochistan ja safar kya ahi - I have traveled to Sukkur, Hyderabad, and Balochistan.)
We hope you enjoyed learning some Sindhi vocabulary related to geography. To improve your Sindhi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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