Language/Tigrinya/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Tigrinya learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will cover a list of emotions and feelings that you can use in everyday conversation. Understanding how to express emotions and feelings is essential for effective communication. With the Tigrinya vocabulary and the cultural information presented here, you will be able to better understand Tigrinya speakers and express your thoughts and feelings in a clear and precise way. Don't forget to practice with native speakers to perfect your skills!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Drinks & Feelings.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Below is a list of vocabulary words that we will go over in this section. You will find the Tigrinya word, its pronunciation, and the English translation. You can use these words to describe how you feel, as well as ask someone how they feel.
| Tigrinya | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ሕማቅ | /h'mak/ | Pain |
| ስለተጋልብ | /slətəgʷəlbl/ | Excited |
| ቀንዲ ክበር | /k'əndi k'əber/ | Depressed |
| ምሕረት | /mhərɨt/ | Love |
| ምርመት | /mrəmt/ | Joy |
| ኣብቲማቅ | /'abtimak'/ | Distress |
| ኣዕርዱ | /a'ərdʊ/ | Fear |
| ኣብቲ ቐደም | /'abti qədəm/ | Anxiety |
| ስደድ | /sɨded/ | Angry |
| ዝበልጥ | /zb'lit'/ | Sad |
| እረት | /ərət/ | Shame |
| ምልክት | /mil'kit/ | Hope |
| ኣብቲ ንስርባዕ | /'abti nsərba/ | Nervous |
Pronunciation Tips[edit | edit source]
Tigrinya pronunciation can be tricky, but practicing with native speakers can make a big difference in improving your ability to pronounce new words. Tigrinya vowels are pronounced as follows:
- 'a' as in "cat" - 'e' as in "bed" - 'i' as in "ski" - 'o' as in "boat" - 'u' as in "moon"
Additionally, Tigrinya words never begin with a vowel. If a word starts with a vowel sound, the consonant 'h' should precede it.
Examples in Context[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of how to use these emotions and feelings in a dialogue (with pronunciation and translation in English):
- Person 1: ሕማቅ ኣብቲ ንስርባዕ ነበር (H'mak abti nsərba neber) (I'm in pain and nervous)
- Person 2: ንዝቐረብ ስልቲ በልቶ ኣብ የብሱ (Nzək'ərebh səlti bəlto abə yəbsu) (Don't worry, it will get better)
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
In Tigrinya culture, expressing emotions and feelings publicly is not common. Tigrinya speakers often only express their emotions and feelings with close family members and close friends. Conversely, people from Western cultures are often more expressive in public or with acquaintances. Understanding these cultural differences can help prevent misunderstandings in communication.
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
1. Make a list of five emotions that you feel in everyday life. Write them in Tigrinya and English.
2. Choose three emotions from the vocabulary list and use them in a dialogue. Make sure to include at least two full sentences per person.
3. Play a game with a partner where you describe an emotion or feeling without using the actual word. See if your partner can guess which feeling you are describing.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
With this Tigrinya vocabulary list and cultural information, you can better understand how Tigrinya speakers express emotions and feelings. Remember to practice with native speakers and always keep learning. To improve your Tigrinya vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
➡ 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]
- Tigrinya
- 50languages English UK - Tigrinya for beginners | Seasons and ...
- Tigrinya Vocabulary - Food
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: How to say Good Bye? & Fruits.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Health
- Drinks
- Education
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Months of the year
- Clothes
- How to say Good Bye?
- Count to 10
- Days of the Week
- Express Surprise