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Paraguayan Guaraní Vocabulary - Education

Hi Paraguayan Guaraní learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Paraguayan Guaraní vocabulary related to education. As a language teacher, I have seen many students struggling when it comes to learning a new language. However, I believe that learning can be fun if you approach it the right way. That's why, in this lesson, we will not only learn new words, but we will also include cultural information and interesting facts.

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Health & Family.

Education in Paraguay

Before we start with the vocabulary, let's take a moment to learn about education in Paraguay.

Education in Paraguay is mandatory and free for children up to the age of 14. The education system is divided into three levels: primary education, secondary education, and higher education. Primary education lasts for nine years, while secondary education has two cycles, each of three years. Higher education programs take from two to six years to complete, depending on the program and the institution.

There are also technical and vocational education programs that offer a wide variety of courses, preparing students for the world of work. Education in Paraguay is under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Culture, and there are both public and private schools in the country.

Now, let's move on to the vocabulary!

Useful Vocabulary

Here are some useful words and phrases related to education in Paraguayan Guaraní:

Paraguayan Guaraní	Pronunciation	English
ñemongara	ɲemoŋgaɾa	teacher
yvyra'ypyta	ɨviɾaʔɨpta	classroom
kuña	kʊɲa	student (female)
peteî	peteʔi	student (male)
arapokô	aɾapoko:	subject
ko'ãga	koʔãga	book
ñanhõga	ɲaɲõga	notebook
cedulêra	seðuleɾa	schedule
ñota ko'ãpe	ɲota koʔãpe	library
nande mbo'ehára	nande mboʔeha:ɾa	university

Let's see some examples of how to use these words in context:

• Teacher: Karaí ñemongara'ã peteîme, peteî ogueraha. (Good morning, students!)
• Student: Opavavéva yvyra'ypyta oǵuahẽ. (Let's go to the classroom.)
• Teacher: He'íkuri ko'ãgape ma'ãte ko Arapokô mbo'ehára. (Open your book to page 34.)
• Student: Pave'ỹ cedulêra oguerekóva (I need to check my schedule.)
• Student: Ndéve ñanhõga ko mborayhu. (I forgot my notebook at home.)

Interesting Facts

Did you know that Paraguay is the only country in the world where Guaraní is an official language alongside Spanish? Guaraní has been spoken in Paraguay for centuries and is an important part of the country's culture and identity. It is estimated that over seven million people speak Guaraní globally, and it is also spoken in neighboring countries like Brazil and Argentina.

Practice

Now that we have learned some new vocabulary, let's put it into practice! Here are some questions you can use to practice with a friend or native speaker:

• Ko ñemongara ikatúva? (Who is your teacher?)
• Yvyra'ypyta mba'emo oipotáta? (Where is the classroom located?)
• Ha'e rojapýpe arapokô oguerekóva? (What subjects are you studying this semester?)
• Ko ñanhõga oguerekóva? (What notebooks do you use?)

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

Sources

• Education in Paraguay
• Guaraní Language
• Paraguay

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