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Swati Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Swati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary for feelings and emotions in Swati. Emotions are a universal human experience, but different cultures may express and understand emotions differently. Learning the vocabulary for feelings and emotions is essential in daily communication with native speakers. Using the right tone and expressing oneself accurately is important when trying to convey your emotions. Let's get started!

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Feeling Emotions in Swati

Swati has several emotions and feelings to describe how you are feeling. Below is a list of common feelings and emotions in Swati:

Swati	Pronunciation	English
kuhle	[kuɬe]	Fine
okuhle	[okʊɬe]	Ok/fine
ngiyahamba	[ŋijaɦamba]	I am leaving
ngiyalithanda	[ŋijalitʰanda]	I love it
ngiyalithemba	[ŋijalitʰemba]	I hope it
ngiyabonga	[ŋijaboŋa]	I am grateful
ngiyakushiya	[ŋijakuʃija]	I am happy
ngiyakhuluma	[ŋijakʰuluma]	I am speaking
ngiyalekhaya	[ŋijalɛkʼaʝa]	I am at home
ngidle	[ŋidlɛ]	I'm hungry
ngikhona	[ŋikʼʰona]	I am here
ngiphupha	[ŋipʰupʰa]	I am dreaming

Examples with Feeling Emotions

Let's construct an imaginary dialogue with the above emotions:

• Person 1: Ngiyalithanda uhlelo lokusebenza. (I love this show)
• Person 2: Ngifisa ukusho ukuthi ngiyayithanda le movie. (I want to say that I love this movie too)

Tips for expressing emotions in Swati

1. Using the right tone: Swati is a tonal language, and as such, the tone you use can alter the meaning of the word or phrase. It is essential to use the right tone when expressing how you feel.

2. Gestures: In Swati culture, nonverbal gestures that accompany speech are significant when communicating emotions. For example, a smile can denote a happy emotion, a frown can denote a sad emotion.

3. Cultural norms: Different cultures have different ways of expressing emotions. It is crucial to be aware of cultural norms when communicating in Swati.

4. Use context: Interpreting emotions requires context. It would help if you used the right words and phrases to fit the situation.

To improve your Swati Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have explored the vocabulary for feelings and emotions in Swati. Remember using the right tone, nonverbal gestures, and cultural awareness when communicating emotions is essential in Swati. Understanding and expressing how you feel accurately can be challenging, but with practice and patience, you can master this skill. Keep learning and practicing, and before you know it, you‘ll be conveying your emotions as a native Swati speaker.

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Sources

• Swati Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions
• Split by Swati Avasthi - A Good Addiction: Book Review

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