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<div class="pg_page_title">Tswana Vocabulary - Geography</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Tswana Vocabulary - Geography</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana Tswana] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Tswana words related to geography. We will learn how to say the names of countries, cities, rivers, mountains and other geographical features in Tswana. __TOC__


== Countries ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana Tswana] learners! 😊<br>
Here are some of the most common countries in Tswana:
In this lesson, we will learn Tswana words related to geography. You will learn the names of continents, countries, and some important landmarks. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe places and use proper Tswana vocabulary to do so. Make sure to practice speaking aloud to improve your pronunciation.🗣️
 
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<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Food|Food]] & [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]].</span>
== Continents ==
Let us start by learning the names of the continents. Knowing these is essential when talking about different parts of the world.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Afrika || /a.frika/ || Africa
|-
| Botswana || bɔtˈswaːna || Botswana
|-
| South Africa || ˈsʊuθ ˈɑːfrikə || South Africa
|-
| Zimbabwe || zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ || Zimbabwe
|-
| Namibia || nɑːˈmɪbiə || Namibia
|-
| Angola || ˈæŋgəloʊ || Angola
|}
|}


== Cities ==
Here is a dialogue to practice:
Here are some of the most common cities in Tswana:
 
* Person 1: Ke nna mo Afrika. (/Ke nna mo a.frika/ - I am in Africa)
* Person 2: Mo Afrika o tla nna kae? (/Mo a.frika o tla nna kae/ - Where are you going in Africa?)
 
== Countries ==
Now that we know the continents, let us learn some countries in Africa. Tswana has its own names for countries, but at times English names are used.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Aforika Borwa || /a.fɔ.ri.ka bɔ.rwa/ || South Africa
|-
|-
| Gaborone || gɑːbɔˈroʊneɪ || Gaborone
| Botswana || /bɔ.tswa.na/ || Botswana
|-
|-
| Francistown || frɑːnsɪˈtaʊn || Francistown
| Zimbabwe || /zi.mba.bwe/ || Zimbabwe
|-
|-
| Maun || mɑːn || Maun
| Nigeria || /ni.je.ri.a/ || Nigeria
|-
|-
| Lobatse || lɔˈbɑːtsi || Lobatse
| Egypt || /e.dʒipt/ || Egypt
|-
| Kasane || kɑːˈsɑːneɪ || Kasane
|}
|}


== Rivers ==
Here is another dialogue:
Here are some of the most common rivers in Tswana:
* Person 1: Ke nna mo Botswana. (/Ke nna mo bɔ.tswa.na/ - I am in Botswana)
* Person 2: Re tla fiwa se? (/Re tla fi.wa se/ - What are we going to see?)
* Person 1: Re tla fiwa Kgale Hill. (/Re tla fi.wa ka.ɬe hiɬ/ - We are going to see Kgale Hill)


{| class="wikitable"
You can also use [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=110 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana/question questions]! This will help you to practice and learn faster.
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Limpopo || lɪmˈpɔpoʊ || Limpopo
|-
| Okavango || oʊkɑːˈvɑːŋgoʊ || Okavango
|-
| Chobe || tʃoʊbeɪ || Chobe
|-
| Zambezi || zɑːmˈbezi || Zambezi
|-
| Orange || ɔˈrɑːndʒ || Orange
|}


== Mountains ==
== Landmarks ==
Here are some of the most common mountains in Tswana:
Tswana has unique names for different landmarks. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Thamaga || /θa.ma.ga/ || Dam
|-
| Drakensberg || drɑːkənzˈbɜːrɡ || Drakensberg
|-
|-
| Nyika || ˈniːkə || Nyika
| Tautona || /ta.u.tɔ.na/ || Goldmine
|-
|-
| Matopos || mɑːtɔˈpoʊs || Matopos
| Mosu|| /mɔ.su/ || Stream
|-
|-
| Maloti || mɑːˈloʊti || Maloti
| Lepokole || /le.pɔ.kɔ.le/ || Waterfall
|-
|-
| Tsodilo || tsɔˈdiːloʊ || Tsodilo
| Kgale Hill || /ka.ɬe hiɬ/ || Kgale Hill
|}
|}


== Practice ==
Here is a dialogue:
To improve your [[Language/Tswana|Tswana]] [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=110 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana/question questions]!
 
Let's practice what we have learned so far. Try to answer the following questions:


# What is the Tswana word for "Limpopo"?
* Person 1: Ke tlhoka go ithuta ka Bokone Bophirima (/Ke ɬɔ.ka ɡɔ i.tʰu.ta ka bɔ.kɔ.ne bɔ.phi.ri.ma/ - I want to learn about North West Province)
# What is the Tswana word for "Drakensberg"?
* Person 2: Mme go tswa kae? (/Mme ɡɔ tswa kae/ - Where do you come from?)
# What is the Tswana word for "Gaborone"?
* Person 1: Ke tswa mo Gaborone, ke batla go ithuta ka Kgale Hill. (/Ke tswa mɔ ɡa.bɔ.rɔ.ne, ke ba.tla ɡɔ i.tʰu.ta ka ka.ɬe hiɬ/ - I come from Gaborone, I want to learn about Kgale Hill)
# What is the Tswana word for "Zimbabwe"?
# What is the Tswana word for "Orange"?


Answers:
Remember that practicing is key to learning. Visit different places in Botswana and practice speaking about the landmarks with local people.😊
# lɪmˈpɔpoʊ
# drɑːkənzˈbɜːrɡ
# gɑːbɔˈroʊneɪ
# zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ
# ɔˈrɑːndʒ


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➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
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==Sources==
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Geography Tswana Vocabulary - Geography]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tswana_language Tswana language - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tswana Tswana | Culture & Traditions | Britannica]


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Latest revision as of 22:03, 27 March 2023

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Tswana Vocabulary - Geography

Hi Tswana learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Tswana words related to geography. You will learn the names of continents, countries, and some important landmarks. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe places and use proper Tswana vocabulary to do so. Make sure to practice speaking aloud to improve your pronunciation.🗣️


Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Food & Fruits.

Continents[edit | edit source]

Let us start by learning the names of the continents. Knowing these is essential when talking about different parts of the world.

Tswana Pronunciation English
Afrika /a.frika/ Africa

Here is a dialogue to practice:

  • Person 1: Ke nna mo Afrika. (/Ke nna mo a.frika/ - I am in Africa)
  • Person 2: Mo Afrika o tla nna kae? (/Mo a.frika o tla nna kae/ - Where are you going in Africa?)

Countries[edit | edit source]

Now that we know the continents, let us learn some countries in Africa. Tswana has its own names for countries, but at times English names are used.

Tswana Pronunciation English
Aforika Borwa /a.fɔ.ri.ka bɔ.rwa/ South Africa
Botswana /bɔ.tswa.na/ Botswana
Zimbabwe /zi.mba.bwe/ Zimbabwe
Nigeria /ni.je.ri.a/ Nigeria
Egypt /e.dʒipt/ Egypt

Here is another dialogue:

  • Person 1: Ke nna mo Botswana. (/Ke nna mo bɔ.tswa.na/ - I am in Botswana)
  • Person 2: Re tla fiwa se? (/Re tla fi.wa se/ - What are we going to see?)
  • Person 1: Re tla fiwa Kgale Hill. (/Re tla fi.wa ka.ɬe hiɬ/ - We are going to see Kgale Hill)

You can also use Find native speakers and ask them any questions! This will help you to practice and learn faster.

Landmarks[edit | edit source]

Tswana has unique names for different landmarks. Here are some examples:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Thamaga /θa.ma.ga/ Dam
Tautona /ta.u.tɔ.na/ Goldmine
Mosu /mɔ.su/ Stream
Lepokole /le.pɔ.kɔ.le/ Waterfall
Kgale Hill /ka.ɬe hiɬ/ Kgale Hill

Here is a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Ke tlhoka go ithuta ka Bokone Bophirima (/Ke ɬɔ.ka ɡɔ i.tʰu.ta ka bɔ.kɔ.ne bɔ.phi.ri.ma/ - I want to learn about North West Province)
  • Person 2: Mme go tswa kae? (/Mme ɡɔ tswa kae/ - Where do you come from?)
  • Person 1: Ke tswa mo Gaborone, ke batla go ithuta ka Kgale Hill. (/Ke tswa mɔ ɡa.bɔ.rɔ.ne, ke ba.tla ɡɔ i.tʰu.ta ka ka.ɬe hiɬ/ - I come from Gaborone, I want to learn about Kgale Hill)

Remember that practicing is key to learning. Visit different places in Botswana and practice speaking about the landmarks with local people.😊

➡ 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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