Language/Standard-moroccan-tamazight/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Standard Moroccan Tamazight learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on vocabulary related to education. Learning a language is about more than just grammar and vocabulary. It is essential to understand the culture surrounding the language to truly comprehend and appreciate its richness. So, along with the language lessons, we will also share some cultural information and interesting facts. Let's get started!
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Parts of the Body & Numbers.
School Subjects[edit | edit source]
Knowing the school subjects is essential for communication with students, teachers, and parents. Here are some common subjects you should be aware of:
| Standard Moroccan Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الأحياء | el-ʔaħjaaʔ | Biology |
| الجغرافيا | el-ʒaɡʁaːfiya | Geography |
| الرياضيات | er-rijaadjaat | Mathematics |
| التاريخ | at-taariix | History |
| الفيزياء | el-fiziiaaʔ | Physics |
| اللغة الأمازيغية | al-luɣa al-amaɛzɪɣiyya | Tamazight Language |
| اللغة العربية | al-luɣa al-ʕarabiyya | Arabic Language |
| اللغة الفرنسية | al-luɣa al-faransiyya | French Language |
| اللغة الإنجليزية | al-luɣa al-'ingliziyya | English Language |
Dialogues:
- Teacher: ما هو الموضوع الذي تفضله؟ (What is your favorite subject?)
- Student: أحب اللغة الأمازيغية. (I love Tamazight Language.)
- Teacher: كيف تجدين الرياضيات؟ (How do you find Mathematics?)
- Student: صعبة، لكني أحبها. (Difficult, but I love it.)
Classroom Items[edit | edit source]
In this part, we will provide a list of the most common classroom items you will come across.
| Standard Moroccan Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| طاولة | ṭawla | Desk |
| كرسي | kursī | Chair |
| سبورة | sabūra | Blackboard |
| حبر | ḥibr | Ink |
| قلم الرصاص | qalam ar-ruṣāṣ | Pencil |
| قلم حبر | qalam ḥibr | Pen |
| كتاب | kitāb | Book |
| مسطرة | mustara | Ruler |
Dialogues:
- Teacher: من يملك القلم الأحمر؟ (Who owns the red pen?)
- Student: أعتقد أنه لأحمد. (I think it belongs to Ahmed.)
- Teacher: افتحوا صفحة ١٠٠ من كتبكم. (Open your books to page 100.)
- Students: حسنًا، يا أستاذ. (Okay, teacher.)
Educational Institutions[edit | edit source]
Educational institutions are buildings where students go to learn and are managed by educators. Here are the most common types in Morocco:
| Standard Moroccan Tamazight | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| المدرسة | al-madrasa | School |
| الجامعة | al-jāmiʿa | University |
| الكلية | al-kuliya | College |
| المدرسة الابتدائية | al-madrasa al-ibtida'īya | Primary School |
| المدرسة الثانوية | al-madrasa at-thānawīya | High School |
Dialogues:
- Parent: هل تحب الجامعة؟ (Do you like the University?)
- Student: نعم، أحب الدراسات العليا. (Yes, I love graduate studies.)
- Friend: إلى أي مدرسة تذهب؟ (Which school do you go to?)
- Student: أدرس في المدرسة الابتدائية المحمد الخامس. (I study at Mohammed V Primary School.)
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
- Education is highly valued in Morocco. Students attend school from the age of 6 and complete their primary education at the age of 12. They then move on to secondary school, which is divided into two parts: college and high school. - Morocco was one of the first countries in Africa to introduce a university educational system. The oldest one is the University of al-Qarawiyyin, which was founded in Fez in 859 AD. - Tamazight became an official language in Morocco in 2011. Now, it is taught in schools, and you can study it as a degree.
To improve your Standard Moroccan Tamazight Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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