Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn geographical terms in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. Knowing geographical terms is essential for traveling, studying, and understanding news and documentaries about our world. Let's start!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Count to 10 & Idiomatic Expressions.
Continents[edit | edit source]
A continent is a large landmass on Earth. There are seven continents on Earth. Here are their names in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Afrika | /ˈafrikæ/ | Africa |
| Antsangua | /anˈtsaŋɡʷæ/ | Antarctica |
| Azià | /aˈziə/ | Asia |
| Evropa | /eˈvruvə/ | Europe |
| Madagasikara | /maˌdaɡasiˈkarə/ | Madagascar |
| Aumérika | /au̯ˈmerikə/ | America |
| Aôstralia | /aʊ̯strəˈliə/ | Australia |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Madagasikara dia azo raisina tany ambanin'ny firenena Afrikana sy azo atao ankafa tany Amerika. (Madagascar can be found in the African continent and can also be considered part of the American continent.)
- Person 2: Misaotra betsaka! (Thank you very much!)
Oceans and Seas[edit | edit source]
Oceans and seas are large bodies of saltwater on Earth. The world's oceans and seas are connected and cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface. Here are their names in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Oloimaro | /u.luˈmaru/ | Arctic Ocean |
| Vatany Any Atsinanan'i Eropa | /væˌtaɲ anˌdatsiˈnanaˌnʲerupæ/ | Atlantic Ocean |
| Andilamby | /anˌdilamˈbʲ/ | Indian Ocean |
| Lanosy | /ˌlanu.ˈʃi/ | Southern Ocean |
| Baolina Any Atsinanan'i Azià | /bau̯ˌlinan anˌdatsiˈnanaˌnə ˈaˌziə/ | Pacific Ocean |
| Hazobolafotsy | /ˌhasu.bu.laˈfuˌtʃʲ/ | Black Sea |
| Mozambika | /ˌmusambika/ | Mozambique Channel |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Manana rivotra lehibe ny Indian Ocean. (The Indian Ocean has big waves.)
- Person 2: Misaotra betsaka! (Thank you very much!)
Mountains[edit | edit source]
A mountain is a large natural elevation of the Earth's surface, rising steeply to a summit. Mountains can be found on all continents, and some are higher than others. Here are some mountain names in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ankaratra | /aŋkarat̪ra/ | Ankaratra |
| Iraky | /iˈrakʲ/ | Rocky Mountains |
| Himalàia | /himalaˌja/ | Himalayas |
| Monts d'Andranomafana | /montsdandranomafana/ | Andranomafana Mountains |
| Tsaratanana | /tsarat̪ana/ | Tsaratanana |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Malahelo ny mandinika eo amin'ny Iraky. (It's difficult to climb the Rocky Mountains.)
- Person 2: Azafady, tsy mahay miteny, inona no nataonao? (Excuse me, I don't understand, what did you say?)
- Person 1: Efa niandry nankany amin'ny Himalàia aho taorian'ny graduation. (I went trekking to the Himalayas after graduation.)
- Person 2: Hafeno tsara ny tantarany! (Please tell me your experience!)
Rivers[edit | edit source]
A river is a large natural stream of water that flows into another body of water such as a lake, ocean, or sea. Rivers provide water for irrigation, transportation, and food. Here are some river names in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mangoky | /maŋˈɡu.kʲ/ | Mangoky |
| Onilahy | /unilˈahʲ/ | Onilahy |
| Sambirano | /sampiraˈnu/ | Sambirano |
| Sakanila | /sakaˈnila/ | Sakanila |
| Mananara | /mananaˈra/ | Mananara |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Efa notorotoroina ny maitso Mangoky. (The Mangoky river has been polluted.)
- Person 2: Inona moa ny antony? (What is the reason?)
- Person 1: Ny fahalalana malagasy dia mandray an-tanana ny fiarovana ny rivotra sy ny maitso. (Malagasy knowledge emphasizes the importance of protecting rivers and lakes.)
- Person 2: Mifankatia mafy ity fanabeazana ity sy ny fahasahiranana. (This intertwines protection and sustainability.)
Islands[edit | edit source]
An island is a piece of land surrounded by water. Islands can be found in oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes. Here are some island names in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Nosy Be | /ˌnusˈbe/ | Nosy Be |
| Ile Maurice | /il mauris/ | Mauritius |
| Nosy Boraha | /nus buˈrahə/ | Île Sainte-Marie |
| Nosy Iranja | /ˌnusi raˈndzə/ | Iranja Island |
| Nosy Anakao | /nu si anakkau̯ / | Anakao Island |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Rahoviana no hofidinanao eo amin'ny Nosy Be? (When are you planning to go to Nosy Be?)
- Person 2: Tsy fantatro, fa tena tiako ny mihinana sinodro. (I don't know, but I really want to eat seafood.)
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