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<div class="pg_page_title">Tswana Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Tswana Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana Tswana] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Tswana words related to feelings and emotions. We will learn how to express our feelings in Tswana, and how to understand the feelings of others. __TOC__


Feelings and emotions are an important part of communication. They help us to connect with other people and to understand each other better. Knowing how to express our feelings in Tswana is a great way to show respect and appreciation for the language and culture.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana Tswana] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will learn about Tswana vocabulary related to feelings and emotions. It is important to be able to express how we feel, and understand how others are feeling too! We will also learn about some cultural expressions related to emotions. Remember that you can always practice your Tswana with [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=110 native speakers] on [https://polyglotclub.com/ Polyglot Club]. Don't hesitate to [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana/question ask questions], and check out more Tswana [[:Language/Tswana/Vocabulary|vocabulary]] on our website. Let's get started!


== Basics ==
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Let's start with the basics. Here are some of the most common Tswana words related to feelings and emotions:  
 
== Basic Vocabulary ==
Let's start with some basic vocabulary:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Bokamoso || bo-ka-mo-so || Future
|-
| kgomo || kɡoːmo || love
|-
|-
| tlhogo || tɬoːgo || happiness
| Motlha || mo-t-\ |a || Now
|-
|-
| ntsha || ntʃa || sadness
| Bona || bo-na || See
|-
|-
| tshwaragano || tʃwaːraɡano || anger
| O dirile eng? || o di-ri-le eng || What did you do?
|-
|-
| tsholofelo || tʃoloːfelo || hope
| Tebogo || te-bo-go || Gratitude
|}
|}


These words can be used to describe our own feelings, or the feelings of others. For example, if someone is feeling sad, you can say "Ke ntsha" (I'm sad). Or if someone is feeling happy, you can say "O tlhogo" (He/she is happy).  
== Emotions and Feelings ==
Emotions and feelings are a big part of our lives. Here are some of the most common ones in Tswana:


== Expressing Feelings ==
=== Happy ===
Now let's look at how to express our feelings in Tswana. Here are some common phrases that can be used to express different feelings:  
Happy is such a wonderful feeling! Here are two ways to say happy in Tswana:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Tlala || tla-la || Happy
|-
|-
| Ke kgomo || ke kɡoːmo || I love
| Kebatla || ke-bat-la || Delighted
|}
 
* Person 1: Ke tla tlala. (I am happy.)
* Person 2: O ne a tshwanela go tlala. (He/she deserves to be happy.)
 
=== Sad ===
Sometimes we feel sad too. Here are some Tswana words related to sadness:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ke tlhogo || ke tɬoːgo || I'm happy
| Boemo || bo-e-mo || Sorrow
|-
|-
| Ke ntsha || ke ntʃa || I'm sad
| Dinotshi || di-not-si || Regret
|-
|-
| Ke tshwaragano || ke tʃwaːraɡano || I'm angry
| Tloga || tlo-ga || Grief
|-
| Ke tsholofelo || ke tʃoloːfelo || I'm hopeful
|}
|}


These phrases can be used to express your own feelings, or the feelings of others. For example, if someone is feeling sad, you can say "Ke ntsha" (I'm sad). Or if someone is feeling happy, you can say "Ke tlhogo" (I'm happy).
* Person 1: Ke tshwerwe ke dinotshi. (I am overcome with regret.)
* Person 2: Re tla tloga ka tlung. (We will grieve together.)


== Understanding Feelings ==
=== Angry ===
It's also important to be able to understand the feelings of others. Here are some common phrases that can be used to ask about someone's feelings:  
When we are upset and angry, it can be difficult to express our feelings. Let's learn some Tswana words to describe anger:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Setshaba (Meropa) || se-tsha-ba (me-ro-pa) || Rage (Fury)
|-
|-
| O kgomo? || o kɡoːmo? || Do you love?
| Kganyotlollo || kga-nyo-tlo-llo || Resentment
|-
|-
| O tlhogo? || o tɬoːgo? || Are you happy?
| Ntshang || ntshang || Frustration
|}
 
* Person 1: Ke tla ntshanga. (I am getting frustrated.)
* Person 2: Tla itlhopheleng Baagi. Ke go keke gao ke kgone go swabisa. (Please calm down. We will solve the problem together.)
 
=== Love ===
Love is a universal emotion. Here are some Tswana words related to love:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| O ntsha? || o ntʃa? || Are you sad?
| Bophelo || bo-phe-lo || Life (Love)
|-
|-
| O tshwaragano? || o tʃwaːraɡano? || Are you angry?
| Rarang || ra-rang || Adoration
|-
|-
| O tsholofelo? || o tʃoloːfelo? || Are you hopeful?
| Thulasizwe || thu-la-si-zwe || Sweetheart
|}
|}


These phrases can be used to ask about someone's feelings. For example, if you want to know if someone is feeling sad, you can say "O ntsha?" (Are you sad?). Or if you want to know if someone is feeling happy, you can say "O tlhogo?" (Are you happy?).  
* Person 1: Ke rarile le nna. (I am in love.)
* Person 2: Ke go rata. (I love you.)
 
== Cultural Information ==
 
Tswana culture has many expressions related to emotions and feelings. Here are a few:
 
* Ke ngwana wa mme wa gago. - "I am your mother's child." This is a way of saying "we are related," even if we don't know each other well.


== Practice ==
* Ke go fetsa. - "I respect you." This expression is used to show respect and appreciation for someone.
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* Totobolwa ke bokamoso. - "The future is unpredictable." This expression reminds us to cherish the present moment.
 
* Ke tla go tlhapa. - "I will beat you." This is a common expression of friendly teasing, similar to "I'm going to get you!"
 
== Practice Dialogue ==
 
Here's an example dialogue to practice emotions and feelings in Tswana:
 
* Person 1: Ke tla ke tsenya eng this weekend? (What should I do this weekend?)
* Person 2: Tsena ke kwa Motho byang. Ke tsenye dintho tse e nang le kgang ka moo. (Come to Motho byang. There are many things to do there.)
* Person 1: Ke kopa thuso, ga ke kile ke bona phetho mo matseng. (Please help me, I have never been there before.)
* Person 2: Ke ka go bala ka botlhale. Rona re tsenya teng kwa mokgwareng. (I'll guide you wisely. We always go there at sunset.)
* Person 1: Ke rata ba ba bangwe ba ba nang le maswe a ko motherlanteng ka mora kea bolela. (I love people who have pride in their culture.)
* Person 2: Ke na le maswe a ko motho yo o tlhokomelang. Ke kopa o tla le ka kgapetsa mo tzongweneng ya batho ba ba le maswe. (I have a friend who makes traditional jewellery. I'll take you to meet her at the local market.)
* Person 1: Ke tla bodiwa ke tlhogo ya gago. Ke a leboga. (I appreciate your kindness. Thank you.)
* Person 2: Paradise motho. (You're welcome.)
 
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==Sources==
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions Tswana Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions]
* [https://app.memrise.com/course/876090/setswana-vocabulary-builder/9/ Level 9 - Emotions and Expression - Setswana Vocabulary Builder ...]
* [https://en.bab.la/dictionary/english-tswana/feeder_feeling Translations from FEEDER to FEELING in Tswana - bab.la]


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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Useful-phrases|Useful phrases]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Useful-phrases|Useful phrases]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]


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Tswana Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Tswana learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Tswana vocabulary related to feelings and emotions. It is important to be able to express how we feel, and understand how others are feeling too! We will also learn about some cultural expressions related to emotions. Remember that you can always practice your Tswana with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Don't hesitate to ask questions, and check out more Tswana vocabulary on our website. Let's get started!

Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start with some basic vocabulary:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Bokamoso bo-ka-mo-so Future
Motlha a Now
Bona bo-na See
O dirile eng? o di-ri-le eng What did you do?
Tebogo te-bo-go Gratitude

Emotions and Feelings[edit | edit source]

Emotions and feelings are a big part of our lives. Here are some of the most common ones in Tswana:

Happy[edit | edit source]

Happy is such a wonderful feeling! Here are two ways to say happy in Tswana:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Tlala tla-la Happy
Kebatla ke-bat-la Delighted
  • Person 1: Ke tla tlala. (I am happy.)
  • Person 2: O ne a tshwanela go tlala. (He/she deserves to be happy.)

Sad[edit | edit source]

Sometimes we feel sad too. Here are some Tswana words related to sadness:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Boemo bo-e-mo Sorrow
Dinotshi di-not-si Regret
Tloga tlo-ga Grief
  • Person 1: Ke tshwerwe ke dinotshi. (I am overcome with regret.)
  • Person 2: Re tla tloga ka tlung. (We will grieve together.)

Angry[edit | edit source]

When we are upset and angry, it can be difficult to express our feelings. Let's learn some Tswana words to describe anger:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Setshaba (Meropa) se-tsha-ba (me-ro-pa) Rage (Fury)
Kganyotlollo kga-nyo-tlo-llo Resentment
Ntshang ntshang Frustration
  • Person 1: Ke tla ntshanga. (I am getting frustrated.)
  • Person 2: Tla itlhopheleng Baagi. Ke go keke gao ke kgone go swabisa. (Please calm down. We will solve the problem together.)

Love[edit | edit source]

Love is a universal emotion. Here are some Tswana words related to love:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Bophelo bo-phe-lo Life (Love)
Rarang ra-rang Adoration
Thulasizwe thu-la-si-zwe Sweetheart
  • Person 1: Ke rarile le nna. (I am in love.)
  • Person 2: Ke go rata. (I love you.)

Cultural Information[edit | edit source]

Tswana culture has many expressions related to emotions and feelings. Here are a few:

  • Ke ngwana wa mme wa gago. - "I am your mother's child." This is a way of saying "we are related," even if we don't know each other well.
  • Ke go fetsa. - "I respect you." This expression is used to show respect and appreciation for someone.
  • Totobolwa ke bokamoso. - "The future is unpredictable." This expression reminds us to cherish the present moment.
  • Ke tla go tlhapa. - "I will beat you." This is a common expression of friendly teasing, similar to "I'm going to get you!"

Practice Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here's an example dialogue to practice emotions and feelings in Tswana:

  • Person 1: Ke tla ke tsenya eng this weekend? (What should I do this weekend?)
  • Person 2: Tsena ke kwa Motho byang. Ke tsenye dintho tse e nang le kgang ka moo. (Come to Motho byang. There are many things to do there.)
  • Person 1: Ke kopa thuso, ga ke kile ke bona phetho mo matseng. (Please help me, I have never been there before.)
  • Person 2: Ke ka go bala ka botlhale. Rona re tsenya teng kwa mokgwareng. (I'll guide you wisely. We always go there at sunset.)
  • Person 1: Ke rata ba ba bangwe ba ba nang le maswe a ko motherlanteng ka mora kea bolela. (I love people who have pride in their culture.)
  • Person 2: Ke na le maswe a ko motho yo o tlhokomelang. Ke kopa o tla le ka kgapetsa mo tzongweneng ya batho ba ba le maswe. (I have a friend who makes traditional jewellery. I'll take you to meet her at the local market.)
  • Person 1: Ke tla bodiwa ke tlhogo ya gago. Ke a leboga. (I appreciate your kindness. Thank you.)
  • Person 2: Paradise motho. (You're welcome.)

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]