Language/Standard-moroccan-tamazight/Vocabulary/Colors
Hi Standard Moroccan Tamazight learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the colors. Colors can be seen everywhere, and learning them in Standard Moroccan Tamazight will help you to better understand and describe the world around you. So let's get started!
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages:Family, Say Hello and Greetings in Standard Moroccan Tamazight, Months of the Year & Food.
Basic colors[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the basic colors:
| Standard Moroccan Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Aɛchwaq | a-cha-wak | White |
| Azeggwagh | azeg-wagh | Black |
| Ahmar | ahmar | Red |
| Azerzeg | az-er-zeg | Blue |
| Abiad | a-byad | Yellow |
| Askof | as-kof | Green |
| Asli | a-sli | Brown |
Here are some simple sentences using these basic colors in context:
- Person 1: Azeggwagh awal n argaz d warraw n umezruy (Black is the favorite color of the man wearing a cap).
- Person 2: Aɛchwaq tira s temreḥt (White goes well with traditional Amazigh clothing for women).
Shades of colors[edit | edit source]
In Standard Moroccan Tamazight, we use different shades to describe colors more precisely. Here are some examples:
| Standard Moroccan Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Aɛchwaq n tfenja | a-cha-wak n t-fen-ja | Ivory |
| Azeggwagh n udlis | azeg-wagh n ud-lis | Charcoal |
| Ahmar tudmurt | ahmar tud-murt | Crimson |
| Azerzeg n unzar | az-er-zeg n un-zar | Navy |
| Abiad n yiselmacen | a-byad n yi-sel-ma-cen | Golden |
| Askof d azeggaɣ | as-kof d azeg-gaɣ | Olive |
| Asli n tsensilt | a-sli n t-sen-silt | Chestnut |
Here are some examples of how to use shades of colors in context:
- Person 1: Ahmar tudmurt i werɣu n tmagla-nni (I like to wear a crimson shirt on special occasions).
- Person 2: Askof d azeggaɣ iwumiqen s gma urrimen (Olive green walls combine well with brown furniture).
Culture and interesting facts about colors[edit | edit source]
In Standard Moroccan Tamazight culture, some colors are associated with specific meanings:
- Aɛchwaq (White) is usually worn during weddings as it symbolizes purity and new beginnings.
- Ahmar (Red) is commonly used in Muslim countries for important events such as weddings, Eid, and traditional ceremonies. It is associated with happiness, success, and strength.
- Azawagh (Blue) is the most common favorite color in the world, and it represents trust, loyalty, and wisdom.
- Tiziri (Moonlight) is an honorary color in Amazigh culture as it symbolizes the beauty and purity of nature.
Remember that colors can also have different meanings in different cultures, so it is important to learn about the customs and traditions of the people you are communicating with.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have learned the basic colors and shades in Standard Moroccan Tamazight. To improve your Moroccan Tamazight vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages:Travel Dialogue Practice, Learn Standard Moroccan Tamazight Vocabulary Greetings and ..., Animals & Days of the Week.
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