Language/Western-frisian/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Western Frisian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll learn the names of some fruits in Western Frisian. You can also test your knowledge of Western Frisian fruits vocabulary with flashcards and games at Polyglot Club. Remember to use these newly learned words in practice and in context. You can find more vocabulary lists in our Vocabulary page to keep expanding your knowledge of the Western Frisian language. Let's get started! 🍎🍌🍊
Basic Fruits[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic and common fruits in Western Frisian:
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ierbeien | /ˈjɪrbɛiən/ | Strawberries |
| Oarbeien | /ˈɔrbɛiən/ | Raspberries |
| Mispels | /ˈmɪspəls/ | Medlars |
| Kers | /kɛrs/ | Cherries |
| Banaan | /baˈnaːn/ | Banana |
| Lemoen | /ləˈmuːn/ | Lemon |
| Peer | /peːr/ | Pear |
| Appel | /ˈa.pəl/ | Apple |
| Sinaasappel | /sɪnaːsˈɑpəl/ | Orange |
| Aardbei | /ˈa.rt.baɪ/ | Strawberry |
| Aapelsine | /ˌaːpəlˈsiːnə/ | Orange |
| Framboas | /ˈfrɔmboːəs/ | Raspberry |
| Mango | /ˈmɑ.ŋɡo/ | Mango |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Eartiisjok (Artichoke)
- Person 2: Ik jo him noch nea ite. (I have never eaten it before).
- Person 1: Lemoade (Lime)
- Person 2: It is lekkere yn in drankje. (It's tasty in a drink).
Exotic Fruits[edit | edit source]
Here are some exotic fruits in Western Frisian:
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ananas | /aːˈnɑnas/ | Pineapple |
| Kokosnút | /ˈko.kəsnyt/ | Coconut |
| Mango | /ˈmɑ.ŋɡo/ | Mango |
| Guava | /ɡuˈva/ | Guava |
| Papaja | /papaˈja/ | Papaya |
| Passyfro | /ˈpɑ.sifrɔ/ | Passionfruit |
| Granaatappel | /ˈɣraːnaːtapəl/ | Pomegranate |
| Kiwi | /ˈkiː.vi/ | Kiwi |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Guave (Guava)
- Person 2: Ik foarkearre de guavajuus. (I prefer guava juice).
- Person 1: Passyfro (Passionfruit)
- Person 2: Ik haw noch nea passyfro smakke. (I have never tasted passionfruit before).
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
You have learned some fruits in Western Frisian, including some exotic fruits. Keep these words handy and use them whenever you can to practice and reinforce what you have learned. Learning new vocabulary is an exciting journey and one that can take you places. To improve your Western Frisian 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]
Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: Drinks & Health.