Language/Southern-sotho/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Southern Sotho learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be exploring Southern Sotho vocabulary related to education. Whether you're interested in learning Southern Sotho for academia, or you want to improve your conversational skills, this lesson will expand your vocabulary and give you the tools you need to express yourself with confidence. Don't forget to check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also refer to the Vocabulary section on our website for more Southern Sotho words and phrases. Let's get started!
Basics[edit | edit source]
Before we dive into the vocabulary, let's start with some useful phrases that you will hear in a Southern Sotho classroom.
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| "Kea leboha" | kay-yah lay-bwah | Thank you |
| "Kea tshepa" | kay-yah chay-pah | I hope |
| "Na o robetse" | nah oh roh-bay-tseh | Are you ready? |
| "Ke tla tsenya" | kay tlwah tseen-yah | I am ready |
| "Ke batla thuso" | kay bah-tlah too-soh | I need help |
School subjects[edit | edit source]
Here are some common subjects you might study in a Southern Sotho school:
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| "Matswalo a me" | maht-swa-loh ah meh | My interests |
| "Mathematics" | maht-heh-mah-teek | Mathematics |
| "Biology" | bee-oh-loh-jee | Biology |
| "Chemistry" | cheh-mihs-tree | Chemistry |
| "Physics" | pee-yuks | Physics |
| "History" | hee-stoh-ree | History |
| "Geography" | jee-oh-gra-fee | Geography |
| "Computer Science" | kohm-poo-tah see-yense | Computer Science |
In the classroom[edit | edit source]
Here are some words and phrases that you will often hear in a Southern Sotho classroom:
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| "Molaetsa" | moh-lah-ay-tsah | Lesson |
| "Melawana" | meh-lah-wah-nah | Whiteboard |
| "Boraro" | boh-rah-roh | Notebook |
| "Tlhaloso" | tlhah-loh-soh | Explanation |
| "Phetogo" | pay-toh-goh | Answer |
| "Sena se se nang le" | seh-nah seh seh nahng leh | What is the meaning of? |
| "Kamoo" | kah-moh | Computer |
Here's an example of a conversation that might take place in a Southern Sotho classroom:
- Teacher: "Molaetsa wa rona ke eo eo o fetsweng." (Our lesson for today is the one you've prepared for.)
- Student: "Kea leboha, mohlokomedi." (Thank you, teacher.)
- Teacher: "Lonyalo ke eng?" (What is the meaning of "lonyalo"?)
- Student: "Lonyalo ke mokgwa wa ho etsa machabeng." (Lonyalo means the way of doing things.)
- Teacher: "O be o leka ho tsenya letsogo la hao?" (Did you remember to bring your book?)
- Student: "Ha ke leka le letsogo la hao, mohlokomedi." (No, I did not bring my book, teacher.)
University[edit | edit source]
If you're thinking about going to university in a Southern Sotho-speaking country, you'll need to know these words:
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| "Tshehetso" | chay-hay-tsoh | Admission |
| "Batho ba botshepehi" | bah-toh bah bot-sheh-pay-hee | Professors |
| "Bursaries" | booh-sah-ries | Scholarships |
| "Kamano ka pale ea moruo" | kah-mah-noh kah pah-leh ehah moh-roo-oh | Faculty of Law |
| "Kamano ea bohlokoa" | kah-mah-noh eh-ah boh-loh-kwah | Faculty of Humanities |
| "Kamano ea moo" | kah-mah-noh eh-ah moh-oh | Faculty of Engineering |
Cram School[edit | edit source]
In addition to regular schools, many students in Southern Sotho-speaking countries attend cram schools to get extra help with their studies. Here are some terms you might hear in that context:
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| "Kgomotso" | koh-moh-tsoh | Study Group |
| "Rebone" | reh-boh-neh | Question and Answer Session |
| "Tsa daitsela" | tsah dah-ee-tseh-lah | Exam Strategies |
| "Kgonego" | koh-neh-goh | Senior Student |
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for Southern Sotho vocabulary related to education! We hope you found these words and phrases useful in expanding your Southern Sotho vocabulary. Don't forget to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you might have.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Southern Sotho on Wikipedia
- Education in Lesotho on Wikipedia
- List of universities in Lesotho on Wikipedia
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