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Revision as of 21:54, 2 April 2023
Places in Town
In this lesson, you will learn the names of common places in town in Tswana. You will also learn how to use them in sentences.
Vocabulary
Here are some common places in town in Tswana:
Tswana | Pronunciation | English |
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boradinge kwa diriteng | bɔ̀radìŋ kʷà dìrìtɛ̀ŋ | library |
paseka ya ba setšhaba | pàsɛ̀ka yá bà sɛ́tʃhàba | community center |
baitshoki ba baagi | bàìtʃʰòkì bá bàagì | pharmacy |
tshiamoweng ya lefapha | tʃʰiàmɔwɛ̀ŋ yá lɛ̀fàpʰà | hospital |
litsalao tsa bokamoso | lìtsàlàò tsá bɔ̀kàmòsò | university |
boradinge kwa setatamente | bɔ̀radìŋ kʷà sɛ̀tatàmɛ̀ntɛ̀ | town hall |
phalane | pʰàlànɛ̀ | bank |
tlhaloso ya ditshele kwa eo | tɬʰàlɔ́sɔ̀ yá dìtʃʰɛ̀lɛ̀ kʷà èò | information center |
seriti sa fm | sèrìtì sá fm | radio station |
seriti sa setshwantsho | sèrìtì sá sɛ́tʃʷàntʃʰò | television station |
Using Places in Town Vocabulary
Here are some examples of how to use places in town vocabulary in Tswana:
- Ke ya go tshwenya phalane. (I am going to the bank.)
- Ke tla go dira jang sekgoa mo "paseka ya ba setšhaba"? (What can I do at the community center?)
- Ke tla go fitlha tshiamoweng ya lefapha. (I will meet you at the hospital.)
- Boradinge kwa setatamente ke mo tla. (I'll be at the town hall library.)
Practice
Practice using places in town vocabulary by completing the following sentences:
- Ke ya go _______________. (I am going to the library.)
- Phalane ke tseba go feta ______________. (At the bank, I know more than one language.)
- Ke tla nna a ________________. (I will be at the community center.)
- O batla go tsenya ________________. (Do you want to enter the hospital?)
Conclusion
You have now learned some common places in town in Tswana and how to use them in sentences. Keep practicing to build your vocabulary and fluency!
Other Lessons
- Count to 10
- Household Items
- Greetings and Introductions
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Health
- Express Surprise
- Family Members
- Polite Expressions
- Greetings
Sources
- Peace Corps/ Botswana - An Introduction to the Setswana Language
- Tswana language - Wikipedia
- Tswana | South African History Online