Language/Southern-sotho/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Southern Sotho learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning the days of the week in Southern Sotho. Days of the week are crucial to everyday conversations and activities, so it's essential to know them. 💪
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Did you know the days of the week are named after celestial beings in Southern Sotho culture? Sunday is named after the sun, Monday after the moon, Tuesday after Mars, Wednesday after Mercury, Thursday after Jupiter, Friday after Venus, and Saturday after Saturn. Interesting, right? Now, let's delve into the vocabulary!
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Days of the Week[edit | edit source]
Here are the seven days of the week in Southern Sotho:
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Letsatsi | [lɛtsatsi] | Sunday |
| Mosupologo | [mosupʊɬʊxʊ] | Monday |
| Labobeli | [laɓɔbɛli] | Tuesday |
| Laboraro | [labɔraɾɔ] | Wednesday |
| Labone | [labɔnɛ] | Thursday |
| Labohlano | [labɔɬano] | Friday |
| Moqebelo | [moqɛbɛlɔ] | Saturday |
When referring to a particular day, we use the word 'le' to indicate "on" or "in" ; For example:
- Ke tla reng Letsatseng ? (What are we doing on Sunday?)
Now, let's see how these days of the week are used in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Ke tla mo bonnang Joas Mahatlane ka Laboraro? (Shall I see Joas Mahatlane on Wednesday?)
- Person 2: Ee, ke itse hore o se ke wa mo bonnang Friday. (Yes, I know you won't see him on Friday.)
Practice[edit | edit source]
Let's practice! Translate the following sentences into Southern Sotho:
1. My birthday is on a Monday.
2. We have a meeting on Thursday.
3. She goes to church every Sunday.
4. They are coming to visit on Saturday.
5. I usually have breakfast on Wednesdays.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for the Southern Sotho days of the week vocabulary! By knowing these words, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers. Don't forget to use Polyglot Club to practice with native speakers and expand your vocabulary. If you want more useful vocabularies, visit our Vocabulary page. 😍
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