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Welcome to the heart of our Tigrinya language journey! In this lesson, we are going to explore the '''Tigrinya Alphabet''', a fundamental building block for anyone eager to learn this beautiful language. Understanding the alphabet is crucial because it opens the door to reading, writing, and speaking Tigrinya effectively. By familiarizing yourself with the characters and their pronunciations, you will gain confidence in your ability to communicate, whether you're ordering food, asking for directions, or making new friends.
 
As you dive into this lesson, remember that learning a new language is not just about memorizing letters; it's about embracing a culture and a way of life. So, let’s embark on this exciting adventure together!


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== Introduction ==
=== Overview of the Tigrinya Alphabet ===
Welcome to the Tigrinya Alphabet lesson! In this lesson, we will explore the unique characters and pronunciation of the Tigrinya alphabet. Understanding the Tigrinya alphabet is essential for learning the language, as it forms the foundation for reading, writing, and speaking in Tigrinya. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and pronounce all the letters of the Tigrinya alphabet. Let's get started!
 
The Tigrinya alphabet is derived from the Ge'ez script, which is an ancient writing system used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It consists of '''Tigrinya characters''' that represent syllables rather than individual phonetic sounds. This syllabic nature means that each character can carry a consonant-vowel combination, making it unique compared to the Latin alphabet.
 
Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect in this lesson:
 
* An introduction to the Tigrinya characters
 
* Pronunciation guides for each letter
 
* Examples to illustrate usage


== Tigrinya Alphabet ==
* Practice exercises to reinforce learning
The Tigrinya alphabet is a modified version of the Ge'ez script, which has been used to write the Tigrinya language for centuries. It consists of 33 characters, including both consonants and vowels. The Tigrinya alphabet is written from left to right, and each character represents a specific sound. Let's take a closer look at each letter of the Tigrinya alphabet, its pronunciation, and its English equivalent.


=== Consonants ===
=== The Tigrinya Characters ===
The Tigrinya alphabet has 31 consonant letters. Here are the consonant letters of the Tigrinya alphabet, along with their pronunciation and English equivalent:
 
The Tigrinya alphabet comprises '''32 characters'''. Below is a comprehensive table displaying each character alongside its pronunciation and English equivalent.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ሀ || Ha || H
 
| አ  || [ʔä] || 'a'
 
|-
|-
| ለ || Le || L
 
| ኡ  || [u] || 'u'
 
|-
|-
| ሐ || Ha || H
 
| ኢ  || [i] || 'i'
 
|-
|-
| መ || Me || M
 
| ኣ  || [ʔa] || 'a' (long)
 
|-
|-
| ሠ || Se || S
 
| ኤ  || [e] || 'e'
 
|-
|-
| ረ || Re || R
 
| እ  || [ɨ] || 'e' (central)
 
|-
|-
| ሰ || Se || S
 
| ኦ  || [o] || 'o'
 
|-
|-
| ቀ || Ke || K
 
| ኧ  || [ʔä] || 'ä' (long)
 
|-
|-
| በ || Be || B
 
| ቀ  || [k’ä] || 'ka'
 
|-
|-
| ተ || Te || T
 
| ቁ  || [k’u] || 'ku'
 
|-
|-
| ኀ || Hae || H
 
| ቂ  || [k’i] || 'ki'
 
|-
|-
| ነ || Ne || N
 
| ቃ  || [k’a] || 'ka' (long)
 
|-
|-
| ኘ || Nie || N
 
| ቄ  || [k’e] || 'ke'
 
|-
|-
| አ || A || A
 
| ቅ  || [k’] || 'k'
 
|-
|-
| ከ || Ke || K
 
| በ  || [bä] || 'ba'
 
|-
|-
| ኸ || Khe || Kh
 
| ቡ  || [bu] || 'bu'
 
|-
|-
| ወ || We || W
 
| ቢ  || [bi] || 'bi'
 
|-
|-
| ዐ || A || A
 
| ባ  || [ba] || 'ba' (long)
 
|-
|-
| ዘ || Ze || Z
 
| ቤ  || [be] || 'be'
 
|-
 
| ብ  || [b] || 'b'
 
|-
 
| ተ  || [tä] || 'ta'
 
|-
 
| ቱ  || [tu] || 'tu'
 
|-
|-
| የ || Ye || Y
 
| ቲ  || [ti] || 'ti'
 
|-
 
| ታ  || [ta] || 'ta' (long)
 
|-
 
| ቤ  || [be] || 'be'
 
|-
 
| ብ  || [b] || 'b'
 
|-
 
| ከ  || [kä] || 'ka'
 
|-
|-
| ደ || De || D
 
| ኩ  || [ku] || 'ku'
 
|-
|-
| ዸ || Dae || D
 
| ኪ  || [ki] || 'ki'
 
|-
|-
| ጀ || Je || J
 
| ካ  || [ka] || 'ka' (long)
 
|-
|-
| ገ || Ge || G
 
| ኬ  || [ke] || 'ke'
 
|-
|-
| ጠ || Te || T
 
| ክ  || [k] || 'k'
 
|-
|-
| ጰ || Pe || P
 
| ገ  || [gä] || 'ga'
 
|-
|-
| ጸ || Se || S
 
| ጉ  || [gu] || 'gu'
 
|-
|-
| ፀ || Tse || Ts
 
| ጊ  || [gi] || 'gi'
 
|-
|-
| ፈ || Fe || F
 
| ጋ  || [ga] || 'ga' (long)
 
|-
|-
| ፐ || Pe || P
 
| ጌ  || [ge] || 'ge'
 
|-
|-
| ፠ || Fe || F
 
| ግ  || [g] || 'g'
 
|-
 
| ወ  || [wä] || 'wa'
 
|-
 
| ዉ  || [wu] || 'wu'
 
|-
 
| ዊ  || [wi] || 'wi'
 
|-
 
| ዋ  || [wa] || 'wa' (long)
 
|-
 
| ዌ  || [we] || 'we'
 
|-
 
| ው  || [w] || 'w'
 
|-
 
| ሀ  || [hä] || 'ha'
 
|-
 
| ሁ  || [hu] || 'hu'
 
|-
 
| ሂ  || [hi] || 'hi'
 
|-
 
| ሃ  || [ha] || 'ha' (long)
 
|-
 
| ሄ  || [he] || 'he'
 
|-
 
| ህ  || [h] || 'h'
 
|-
 
| ለ  || [lä] || 'la'
 
|-
 
| ሉ  || [lu] || 'lu'
 
|-
 
| ሊ  || [li] || 'li'
 
|-
 
| ላ  || [la] || 'la' (long)
 
|-
 
| ሌ  || [le] || 'le'
 
|-
 
| ል  || [l] || 'l'
 
|-
 
| ረ  || [rä] || 'ra'
 
|-
 
| ሩ  || [ru] || 'ru'
 
|-
 
| ሪ  || [ri] || 'ri'
 
|-
 
| ራ  || [ra] || 'ra' (long)
 
|-
 
| ሬ  || [re] || 're'
 
|-
 
| ር  || [r] || 'r'
 
|-
 
| ሰ  || [sä] || 'sa'
 
|-
 
| ሱ  || [su] || 'su'
 
|-
 
| ሲ  || [si] || 'si'
 
|-
 
| ሳ  || [sa] || 'sa' (long)
 
|-
 
| ሴ  || [se] || 'se'
 
|-
 
| ስ  || [s] || 's'
 
|-
 
| ቸ  || [tʃä] || 'cha'
 
|-
 
| ቹ  || [tʃu] || 'chu'
 
|-
 
| ቺ  || [tʃi] || 'chi'
 
|-
 
| ቻ  || [tʃa] || 'cha' (long)
 
|-
 
| ቼ  || [tʃe] || 'che'
 
|-
 
| ች  || [tʃ] || 'ch'
 
|-
 
| ዘ  || [zä] || 'za'
 
|-
 
| ዙ  || [zu] || 'zu'
 
|-
 
| ዚ  || [zi] || 'zi'
 
|-
 
| ዛ  || [za] || 'za' (long)
 
|-
 
| ዜ  || [ze] || 'ze'
 
|-
 
| ዝ  || [z] || 'z'
 
|-
 
| ፈ  || [fä] || 'fa'
 
|-
 
| ፉ  || [fu] || 'fu'
 
|-
 
| ፊ  || [fi] || 'fi'
 
|-
 
| ፋ  || [fa] || 'fa' (long)
 
|-
 
| ፌ  || [fe] || 'fe'
 
|-
 
| ፍ  || [f] || 'f'
 
|-
 
| ፐ  || [pä] || 'pa'
 
|-
 
| ፑ  || [pu] || 'pu'
 
|-
 
| ፒ  || [pi] || 'pi'
 
|-
 
| ፓ  || [pa] || 'pa' (long)
 
|-
 
| ፔ  || [pe] || 'pe'
 
|-
 
| ፕ  || [p] || 'p'
 
|}
|}


=== Vowels ===
=== Pronunciation of the Tigrinya Characters ===
The Tigrinya alphabet has two vowel letters. Here are the vowel letters of the Tigrinya alphabet, along with their pronunciation and English equivalent:
 
Understanding how to pronounce each letter is fundamental for correct speaking and listening. Here’s a breakdown of the pronunciation tips for each set of characters:
 
* '''Vowels''': Tigrinya has a unique set of vowels that can be short or long. Long vowels are pronounced with more emphasis and duration.
 
* '''Consonants''': Some consonants in Tigrinya have a glottalized sound (e.g., ቀ - k’). This means that you make a slight pause before pronouncing the consonant, adding a unique resonance to the sound.
 
=== Examples of Tigrinya Characters in Use ===
 
Let's take a closer look at how these characters come together in words. Below are some examples illustrating the use of Tigrinya characters in common words:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ሰላም || [säläm] || 'Peace' or 'Hello'
 
|-
 
| እንቋዕ || [ɨnquʔ] || 'Welcome'
 
|-
 
| ናይ || [naj] || 'My'
 
|-
 
| ንጉስ || [nɨgus] || 'King'
 
|-
 
| ምስለ || [mɨsɨle] || 'Like'
 
|-
 
| ወተረ || [wätäre] || 'And then'
 
|-
 
| ምንታይ || [mɨntaj] || 'What'
 
|-
 
| ወያዕ || [wäjaʔ] || 'to return'
 
|-
|-
| ሀ || Ha || H
 
| ትምህርቲ || [tɨmɨhɨrti] || 'School'
 
|-
|-
| ለ || Le || L
 
| ፈረስ || [färəs] || 'Horse'
 
|}
|}


The Tigrinya alphabet also includes a character called "hulet" or "glottal stop." This character, represented by a small circle above a letter, indicates a pause or break between sounds. It does not have a specific pronunciation or English equivalent.
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we’ve covered the Tigrinya alphabet and its pronunciation, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to reinforce your learning:
 
==== Exercise 1: Letter Matching ====
 
Match the Tigrinya letters with their corresponding English sounds.
 
1. አ
 
2. ኡ
 
3. ቀ
 
4. ሰ
 
5. ወ
 
=== Answers ===
 
1. a
 
2. u
 
3. ka
 
4. sa
 
5. wa
 
==== Exercise 2: Pronunciation Practice ====
 
Practice pronouncing the following Tigrinya words. Write down the phonetic transcription of each word based on your understanding.
 
Words:
 
* ስንብት
 
* ድምፅ
 
* ንዋዕ
 
=== Sample Answers ===
 
* ስንብት: [sɨnɨbɨt]
 
* ድምፅ: [dɨmɨʔ]
 
* ንዋዕ: [nɨwaʔ]
 
==== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Tigrinya letters based on the provided pronunciation.
 
1. [tʃä] -> _____
 
2. [g] -> _____
 
3. [bä] -> _____
 
=== Answers ===
 
1. ቸ
 
2. ግ
 
3. በ
 
==== Exercise 4: Word Creation ====
 
Using the characters you’ve learned, create Tigrinya words with the following meanings:
 
1. Sun
 
2. Water
 
3. Love
 
=== Sample Answers ===
 
1. ፀሐይ (tsehahay)
 
2. ውሃ (wɨha)
 
3. ፍቅር (fiqɨr)
 
==== Exercise 5: Character Recognition ====
 
Look at the following Tigrinya words and identify the characters used.
 
1. ሃበር
 
2. ገንዘብ
 
3. አርብ
 
=== Answers ===
 
1. ሃ, በ, ር
 
2. ገ, ን, ዘ, ብ
 
3. አ, ር, ብ
 
==== Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension ====
 
Listen to a recording of someone pronouncing the following Tigrinya words. Write down what you hear.
 
1. እንቋዕ
 
2. ወርሃ
 
3. ተምበር
 
=== Sample Answers ===
 
1. [ɨnquʔ]
 
2. [wɨrɨha]
 
3. [tɨmɨbɨr]
 
==== Exercise 7: Syllable Breakdown ====
 
Break down the following Tigrinya words into their syllables.
 
1. ምስለ
 
2. ፍቅር
 
3. ወዲ
 
=== Answers ===


== Cultural Insights ==
1. ም-ስ-ለ
The Tigrinya alphabet has a rich history and cultural significance. It is derived from the ancient Ge'ez script, which has been used to write various Ethiopian and Eritrean languages for centuries. The Ge'ez script is one of the oldest writing systems in the world and holds great importance in the Tigrinya-speaking community.


In Tigrinya culture, the ability to read and write in the Tigrinya alphabet is highly valued. It is seen as a symbol of education, intelligence, and cultural identity. Learning the Tigrinya alphabet allows individuals to connect with their heritage, express themselves through writing, and engage with Tigrinya literature and art.
2. ፍ-ቅ-ር


== Practice Exercises ==
3. ወ-ዲ


Now that you have learned the Tigrinya alphabet, it's time to practice! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned:
==== Exercise 8: Write Your Name ====


Exercise 1:
Transcribe your name into Tigrinya characters using the phonetic sounds.  
Write down the Tigrinya alphabet from memory, including both consonants and vowels. Take your time and try to recall each letter and its pronunciation.


Solution:
=== Sample Answers ===
Here is the Tigrinya alphabet, including both consonants and vowels:


ሀ, ለ, ሐ, መ, ሠ, ረ, ሰ, ቀ, በ, ተ, ኀ, ነ, ኘ, አ, ከ, ኸ, ወ, ዐ, ዘ, የ, ደ, ዸ, ጀ, ገ, ጠ, ጰ, ጸ, ፀ, ፈ, ፐ, ፠
This will vary based on the student's name.


Exercise 2:
==== Exercise 9: Create a Sentence ====
Listen to the audio recording and write down the corresponding Tigrinya alphabet letter. Pay attention to the pronunciation and try to match each sound with the correct letter.


Solution:
Construct a simple sentence using at least three Tigrinya characters.  
Compare your answers with the audio recording to see if you correctly identified each Tigrinya alphabet letter.


== Conclusion ==
=== Sample Answers ===
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the Tigrinya alphabet, including the unique characters and their pronunciation. This is a significant milestone in your journey to learn Tigrinya. The Tigrinya alphabet forms the basis for reading, writing, and speaking in Tigrinya, and it is essential to have a strong foundation in it.


In the next lesson, we will delve into the pronunciation rules of Tigrinya, including vowel and consonant sounds, stress patterns, and common pronunciation mistakes. This will further enhance your understanding and mastery of the Tigrinya language.
This will vary based on the student's creativity.


Keep up the great work, and continue practicing the Tigrinya alphabet to solidify your knowledge. Soon, you will be able to read and write in Tigrinya with confidence!
==== Exercise 10: Alphabet Quiz ====
 
Take a brief quiz on the Tigrinya alphabet. Identify the correct pronunciation of the following letters:
 
1. ክ
 
2. በ
 
3. ገ
 
=== Answers ===
 
1. [k]
 
2. [bä]
 
3. [gä]
 
Now that you have explored the Tigrinya alphabet, practiced its pronunciation, and engaged with exercises, you are well on your way to becoming familiar with this essential part of the language. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep revisiting these characters and sounds as you continue your Tigrinya learning journey!


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Tigrinya → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Tigrinya Alphabet

Welcome to the heart of our Tigrinya language journey! In this lesson, we are going to explore the Tigrinya Alphabet, a fundamental building block for anyone eager to learn this beautiful language. Understanding the alphabet is crucial because it opens the door to reading, writing, and speaking Tigrinya effectively. By familiarizing yourself with the characters and their pronunciations, you will gain confidence in your ability to communicate, whether you're ordering food, asking for directions, or making new friends.

As you dive into this lesson, remember that learning a new language is not just about memorizing letters; it's about embracing a culture and a way of life. So, let’s embark on this exciting adventure together!

Overview of the Tigrinya Alphabet[edit | edit source]

The Tigrinya alphabet is derived from the Ge'ez script, which is an ancient writing system used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It consists of Tigrinya characters that represent syllables rather than individual phonetic sounds. This syllabic nature means that each character can carry a consonant-vowel combination, making it unique compared to the Latin alphabet.

Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect in this lesson:

  • An introduction to the Tigrinya characters
  • Pronunciation guides for each letter
  • Examples to illustrate usage
  • Practice exercises to reinforce learning

The Tigrinya Characters[edit | edit source]

The Tigrinya alphabet comprises 32 characters. Below is a comprehensive table displaying each character alongside its pronunciation and English equivalent.

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
አ [ʔä] 'a'
ኡ [u] 'u'
ኢ [i] 'i'
ኣ [ʔa] 'a' (long)
ኤ [e] 'e'
እ [ɨ] 'e' (central)
ኦ [o] 'o'
ኧ [ʔä] 'ä' (long)
ቀ [k’ä] 'ka'
ቁ [k’u] 'ku'
ቂ [k’i] 'ki'
ቃ [k’a] 'ka' (long)
ቄ [k’e] 'ke'
ቅ [k’] 'k'
በ [bä] 'ba'
ቡ [bu] 'bu'
ቢ [bi] 'bi'
ባ [ba] 'ba' (long)
ቤ [be] 'be'
ብ [b] 'b'
ተ [tä] 'ta'
ቱ [tu] 'tu'
ቲ [ti] 'ti'
ታ [ta] 'ta' (long)
ቤ [be] 'be'
ብ [b] 'b'
ከ [kä] 'ka'
ኩ [ku] 'ku'
ኪ [ki] 'ki'
ካ [ka] 'ka' (long)
ኬ [ke] 'ke'
ክ [k] 'k'
ገ [gä] 'ga'
ጉ [gu] 'gu'
ጊ [gi] 'gi'
ጋ [ga] 'ga' (long)
ጌ [ge] 'ge'
ግ [g] 'g'
ወ [wä] 'wa'
ዉ [wu] 'wu'
ዊ [wi] 'wi'
ዋ [wa] 'wa' (long)
ዌ [we] 'we'
ው [w] 'w'
ሀ [hä] 'ha'
ሁ [hu] 'hu'
ሂ [hi] 'hi'
ሃ [ha] 'ha' (long)
ሄ [he] 'he'
ህ [h] 'h'
ለ [lä] 'la'
ሉ [lu] 'lu'
ሊ [li] 'li'
ላ [la] 'la' (long)
ሌ [le] 'le'
ል [l] 'l'
ረ [rä] 'ra'
ሩ [ru] 'ru'
ሪ [ri] 'ri'
ራ [ra] 'ra' (long)
ሬ [re] 're'
ር [r] 'r'
ሰ [sä] 'sa'
ሱ [su] 'su'
ሲ [si] 'si'
ሳ [sa] 'sa' (long)
ሴ [se] 'se'
ስ [s] 's'
ቸ [tʃä] 'cha'
ቹ [tʃu] 'chu'
ቺ [tʃi] 'chi'
ቻ [tʃa] 'cha' (long)
ቼ [tʃe] 'che'
ች [tʃ] 'ch'
ዘ [zä] 'za'
ዙ [zu] 'zu'
ዚ [zi] 'zi'
ዛ [za] 'za' (long)
ዜ [ze] 'ze'
ዝ [z] 'z'
ፈ [fä] 'fa'
ፉ [fu] 'fu'
ፊ [fi] 'fi'
ፋ [fa] 'fa' (long)
ፌ [fe] 'fe'
ፍ [f] 'f'
ፐ [pä] 'pa'
ፑ [pu] 'pu'
ፒ [pi] 'pi'
ፓ [pa] 'pa' (long)
ፔ [pe] 'pe'
ፕ [p] 'p'

Pronunciation of the Tigrinya Characters[edit | edit source]

Understanding how to pronounce each letter is fundamental for correct speaking and listening. Here’s a breakdown of the pronunciation tips for each set of characters:

  • Vowels: Tigrinya has a unique set of vowels that can be short or long. Long vowels are pronounced with more emphasis and duration.
  • Consonants: Some consonants in Tigrinya have a glottalized sound (e.g., ቀ - k’). This means that you make a slight pause before pronouncing the consonant, adding a unique resonance to the sound.

Examples of Tigrinya Characters in Use[edit | edit source]

Let's take a closer look at how these characters come together in words. Below are some examples illustrating the use of Tigrinya characters in common words:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
ሰላም [säläm] 'Peace' or 'Hello'
እንቋዕ [ɨnquʔ] 'Welcome'
ናይ [naj] 'My'
ንጉስ [nɨgus] 'King'
ምስለ [mɨsɨle] 'Like'
ወተረ [wätäre] 'And then'
ምንታይ [mɨntaj] 'What'
ወያዕ [wäjaʔ] 'to return'
ትምህርቲ [tɨmɨhɨrti] 'School'
ፈረስ [färəs] 'Horse'

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the Tigrinya alphabet and its pronunciation, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to reinforce your learning:

Exercise 1: Letter Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Tigrinya letters with their corresponding English sounds.

1. አ

2. ኡ

3. ቀ

4. ሰ

5. ወ

Answers[edit | edit source]

1. a

2. u

3. ka

4. sa

5. wa

Exercise 2: Pronunciation Practice[edit | edit source]

Practice pronouncing the following Tigrinya words. Write down the phonetic transcription of each word based on your understanding.

Words:

  • ስንብት
  • ድምፅ
  • ንዋዕ

Sample Answers[edit | edit source]

  • ስንብት: [sɨnɨbɨt]
  • ድምፅ: [dɨmɨʔ]
  • ንዋዕ: [nɨwaʔ]

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Tigrinya letters based on the provided pronunciation.

1. [tʃä] -> _____

2. [g] -> _____

3. [bä] -> _____

Answers[edit | edit source]

1. ቸ

2. ግ

3. በ

Exercise 4: Word Creation[edit | edit source]

Using the characters you’ve learned, create Tigrinya words with the following meanings:

1. Sun

2. Water

3. Love

Sample Answers[edit | edit source]

1. ፀሐይ (tsehahay)

2. ውሃ (wɨha)

3. ፍቅር (fiqɨr)

Exercise 5: Character Recognition[edit | edit source]

Look at the following Tigrinya words and identify the characters used.

1. ሃበር

2. ገንዘብ

3. አርብ

Answers[edit | edit source]

1. ሃ, በ, ር

2. ገ, ን, ዘ, ብ

3. አ, ር, ብ

Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording of someone pronouncing the following Tigrinya words. Write down what you hear.

1. እንቋዕ

2. ወርሃ

3. ተምበር

Sample Answers[edit | edit source]

1. [ɨnquʔ]

2. [wɨrɨha]

3. [tɨmɨbɨr]

Exercise 7: Syllable Breakdown[edit | edit source]

Break down the following Tigrinya words into their syllables.

1. ምስለ

2. ፍቅር

3. ወዲ

Answers[edit | edit source]

1. ም-ስ-ለ

2. ፍ-ቅ-ር

3. ወ-ዲ

Exercise 8: Write Your Name[edit | edit source]

Transcribe your name into Tigrinya characters using the phonetic sounds.

Sample Answers[edit | edit source]

This will vary based on the student's name.

Exercise 9: Create a Sentence[edit | edit source]

Construct a simple sentence using at least three Tigrinya characters.

Sample Answers[edit | edit source]

This will vary based on the student's creativity.

Exercise 10: Alphabet Quiz[edit | edit source]

Take a brief quiz on the Tigrinya alphabet. Identify the correct pronunciation of the following letters:

1. ክ

2. በ

3. ገ

Answers[edit | edit source]

1. [k]

2. [bä]

3. [gä]

Now that you have explored the Tigrinya alphabet, practiced its pronunciation, and engaged with exercises, you are well on your way to becoming familiar with this essential part of the language. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep revisiting these characters and sounds as you continue your Tigrinya learning journey!

Table of Contents - Tigrinya Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Numbers and Time


Basic Sentence Structure


Common Verbs and Actions


Asking Questions


Food and Dining


Tigrinya Culture and Traditions


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Geography and History

Videos[edit | edit source]

Tigrinya alphabet - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Tigrinya lesson 01 - learn Tigrinya in an easy way. - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Tigrinya Gender - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Pronouns in English and Tigrinya - YouTube[edit | edit source]



Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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