Language/Occitan-post-1500/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Occitan (post 1500) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to geography! Let's explore the world together! 🌍
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Education & Adverbs in Occitan.
Continents[edit | edit source]
A continent is a massive area of land separated by oceans. There are seven continents in the world.
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| l'America | /lameriko/ | The Americas |
| L'Africa | /lafriko/ | Africa |
| L'Antàrtica | /lɑ̃taʁtiko/ | Antarctica |
| L'Asia | /lazjo/ | Asia |
| L'Euròpa | /leuropa/ | Europe |
| L'Oceania | /losɛaɲo/ | Oceania |
| L'Antàrtica | /lɑ̃taʁtiko/ | Antarctica |
Let's use this vocabulary in a dialogue:
- Person 1: On quin continent vius? (/ɔ̃ kĩ kɔ̃tiˈnɛ̃ viys/) (On which continent do you live?)
- Person 2: Visc en Euròpa. (/biys ɛn euˈrɔpɔ/) (I live in Europe.)
Countries[edit | edit source]
A country is a political entity that is usually identified by its borders. Let's learn some countries in Occitan (post 1500).
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| França | /frãsa/ | France |
| Espanha | /ɛspaɲɔ/ | Spain |
| Itàlia | /iˈtaljo/ | Italy |
| Alemanha | /almɑɲɔ/ | Germany |
| Estats Units | /ɛstas ynit/ | United States |
| Canadà | /kaˈnaɲɔ/ | Canada |
| Austràlia | /awstralyo/ | Australia |
Let's use this vocabulary in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Vas viatjar a Alemanha aquest estiu? (/bɑs vjaˈtʒar a almɑnɔ ˈɛsti/) (Are you going to travel to Germany this summer?)
- Person 2: No, aniré a Itàlia. (/no aniˈre a iˈtaljo/) (No, I will go to Italy.)
Cities[edit | edit source]
Cities are important centers of civilization where people live and connect with each other. Let's learn some city names in Occitan (post 1500).
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tolosa | /tuˈluzo/ | Toulouse |
| París | /paˈris/ | Paris |
| Marselha | /marˈsɛʎo/ | Marseille |
| Lo Mont | /lu ˈmɔ̃t/ | The Mont (Mont-Saint-Michel) |
| Lione | /liˈɔnɔ/ | Lyon |
| Bordeus | /burˈdɛw/ | Bordeaux |
| Niça | /niˈsa/ | Nice |
Let's use this vocabulary in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Quina ciutat t'agrada més? (/kiˈna sjyˈta taˈɣrado mes/) (Which city do you like the most?)
- Person 2: M'agrada París. (/maɡˈraða paˈris/) (I like Paris.)
Landscapes[edit | edit source]
Landscapes refer to the visible features of an area like mountains, rivers, forests, and more. Nature can be stunning and breathtakingly beautiful. Let's learn some vocabulary for natural landscapes in Occitan (post 1500).
| Occitan (post 1500) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| la muntanha | /la mũˈtaɲo/ | the mountain |
| lo riu | /lu ˈriw/ | the river |
| lo bosc | /lu ˈbɔsk/ | the forest |
| la plana | /la ˈplanɔ/ | the plain |
| la vallada | /la vaˈʎado/ | the valley |
| la platja | /la ˈplatʒo/ | the beach |
Let's use this vocabulary in a dialogue:
- Person 1: On podríem trobar un bosc per fer una excursió? (/ɔ̃ puðɾjem tɾoˈba un bɔsk pɛr fɛr uˈna ɛkskursjo/) (Where can we find a forest to go on a hike?)
- Person 2: Hi ha un bosc prop de la muntanya. (/i ha un bɔsk pɾop de la mũˈtaɲo/) (There is a forest near the mountain.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's it for today's lesson. We learned some vocabulary related to geography! To improve your Occitan (post 1500) Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Basic Phrases in Occitan & Seasons.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- People in Occitan
- Colors
- Animal
- Education
- Basic Phrases in Occitan
- Days of the Week
- Time
- Essencial Phrases in Occitan
- Weather
- Adverbs in Occitan