Language/Southern-sotho/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Southern Sotho learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about fruits in Southern Sotho. Southern Sotho language is one of the 11 official languages spoken in South Africa. It is also known as Sesotho or Sesotho sa Leboa. This language is widely spoken in South Africa, Lesotho, and Namibia. Southern Sotho has a rich vocabulary and grammar structure that is fascinating to learn. By learning the fruits vocabulary, you will be able to communicate better in Southern Sotho-speaking countries, and also discover the cultural importance of fruits in this language.
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Basic Fruits in Southern Sotho[edit | edit source]
Here are the most common fruits vocabulary in Southern Sotho:
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tree or orchard fruit | Phôla | Fruits |
| Apple | Appel | Apple |
| Avocado | Afovhadho | Avocado |
| Banana | Belana | Banana |
| Cherry | Cherrie | Cherry |
| Grapefruit | Grupefuru | Grapefruit |
| Grapes | Diphofu | Grapes |
| Guava | Igwaafu | Guava |
| Lemon | Litefole | Lemon |
| Lime | Litsoene | Lime |
| Mango | Manngo | Mango |
| Melon | Merone | Melon |
| Orange | Bokhukhu | Orange |
| Peach | Peche | Peach |
| Pear | Peare | Pear |
| Pineapple | Mopinafe | Pineapple |
| Plum | Pleme | Plum |
| Pomegranate | Pomegranate | Pomegranate |
| Watermelon | Letlhôlo | Watermelon |
Example Dialogue[edit | edit source]
To better understand how to use these words in context, here's an example dialogue:
- Person 1: Ke di belana. (I have bananas.)
- Person 2: Ruri? Ka fihla kae? (Really? Where did you get them?)
- Person 1: Ke ne ke ya kwa Marko. (I went to Marko.)
Cultural Significance of Fruits in Southern Sotho[edit | edit source]
Fruits are an important part of Southern Sotho culture. They are used in different ways such as snacks, dessert, medicine, and offerings. Fruits such as avocados are used to make traditional dip and salad. Others such as watermelons are eaten raw as snacks. Mangoes are commonly used to make jams, juices, and pickles. In the traditional medicine practice, some fruits such as pomegranates are used to treat different health issues.
Additional Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some additional fruits vocabulary in Southern Sotho:
| Southern Sotho | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Apricot | Aprikot | Apricot |
| Blackberry | Blackberry | Blackberry |
| Blueberry | Marenge | Blueberry |
| Coconut | Kukhôthe | Coconut |
| Date | Date | Date |
| Fig | Feksiso | Fig |
| Kiwi | Kiwi | Kiwi |
| Papaya | Papaye | Papaya |
| Passion fruit | Passion fruit | Passion fruit |
| Raspberry | Raspberry | Raspberry |
Practice, Practice, Practice![edit | edit source]
Learning a new language requires practice, so keep practicing your Southern Sotho skills as much as you can! You can practice by reading Southern Sotho fruits vocabulary, listening to podcasts, watching Southern Sotho videos or movies, and also by speaking with native speakers.
To improve your Southern Sotho Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Geography
- Drinks
- Feelings and Emotions
- Colors
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Education
- Food
- Animals
- Days of the Week