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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon Fon] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Fon words related to drinks. Knowing how to order a drink in Fon is essential for any traveler or language learner. Let's get started! 🤗
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon Fon] learners! 😊


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==Drinks==
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Fon language. It's always handy to know some vocabulary when you go to a bar, restaurant or even when you're just trying to order online.
Here are some of the most common drinks in Fon:
 
Let's get started! 🍹🍸🥂🍺🍻
 
 
<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] & [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]].</span>
== Basic Vocabulary ==
 
Here are some basic words you need to know:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ahan || ɑhã || water
|-
|-
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| asin || ɑsin || tea
|-
|-
| ɖóŋ || /dɔŋ/ || Water
| bǐn || bɪ̃ || beer
|-
| gɛ̀ || gɛ̀ || coffee
|-
| láaloò || lááloò || palm wine
|-
| ǔ || ù || wine
|}
 
== Dialogue ==
 
Here's a dialogue to help you practice:
 
* Person 1: Ahan dè! (Water please!)
* Person 2: Han! (Here you go!)
* Person 1: Bǐn bó hùù? (Do you have beer?)
* Person 2: Yóó, ǹyèn káa bǐn bó. (Yes, we have beer.)
* Person 1: Ka mpé nnú làaloò. (Let's try some palm wine.)
* Person 2: Gɛ̀ ká tôó dánù, kàlɛ̀ dánù wa. (Coffee is good too, especially in the morning.)
 
== Different types of drinks ==
 
Now let's take a look at some other drinks that are popular in Africa:
 
=== Gin ===
 
Gin is a popular South African drink. It's often mixed with tonic water to make a gin and tonic.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ɖóŋ síŋ || /dɔŋ siŋ/ || Soda
| djaàjii || djààjii || gin
|}
 
=== Baobab Juice ===
 
Baobab trees are known as the 'Tree of Life' and their fruits are highly nutritious. The juice is made of baobab fruit powder and water.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ɖóŋ kpɔ́ŋ || /dɔŋ kpɔ́ŋ/ || Beer
| adan || ɑdán || baobab juice
|}
 
=== Moringa Tea ===
 
Moringa is a plant native to Africa that is used for medicinal purposes. The leaves can be boiled or steeped in water, and this makes a healthy tea.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ɖóŋ ɖɔ́ŋ || /dɔŋ dɔ́ŋ/ || Juice
| aagbo || ɑàgbô || moringa tea
|}
 
=== Kuli Kuli Drink ===
 
Kuli Kuli is a popular snack in West Africa made of groundnuts and spices. The drink is made by mixing kuli kuli powder with water.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ɖóŋ ɖɔ́ŋ ɖɔ́ŋ || /dɔŋ dɔ́ŋ dɔ́ŋ/ || Smoothie
| kuli kuli kpo-kpo garí || kúlí kúlí kpó-kpó garí || kuli kuli drink
|}
|}


You can also use the following phrases to order drinks:
== Conclusion ==


* ''Mí ná ɖóŋ'' - I want water
You can now impress your friends and order your drinks in Fon like a local. 🤩 Remember, to improve your [[Language/Fon|Fon]] [[Language/Fon/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=2053 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon/question questions]!
* ''Mí ná ɖóŋ síŋ'' - I want soda
 
* ''Mí ná ɖóŋ kpɔ́ŋ'' - I want beer
<hr>➡ 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. 😎
* ''Mí ná ɖóŋ ɖɔ́ŋ'' - I want juice
 
* ''Mí ná ɖóŋ ɖɔ́ŋ ɖɔ́ŋ'' - I want smoothie
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==Sources==
* [https://word.tips/words-start-with/fon/ Words that Start with FON]


==Practice==
To improve your [[Language/Fon|Fon]] [[Language/Fon/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=2053 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon/question questions]!


<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]] & [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Health|Health]].</span>
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<hr>➡ 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. 😎
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]


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Fon Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Fon learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Fon language. It's always handy to know some vocabulary when you go to a bar, restaurant or even when you're just trying to order online.

Let's get started! 🍹🍸🥂🍺🍻


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the Week & Clothes.

Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some basic words you need to know:

Fon Pronunciation English
ahan ɑhã water
asin ɑsin tea
bǐn bɪ̃ beer
gɛ̀ gɛ̀ coffee
láaloò lááloò palm wine
ǔ ù wine

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here's a dialogue to help you practice:

  • Person 1: Ahan dè! (Water please!)
  • Person 2: Han! (Here you go!)
  • Person 1: Bǐn bó hùù? (Do you have beer?)
  • Person 2: Yóó, ǹyèn káa bǐn bó. (Yes, we have beer.)
  • Person 1: Ka mpé nnú làaloò. (Let's try some palm wine.)
  • Person 2: Gɛ̀ ká tôó dánù, kàlɛ̀ dánù wa. (Coffee is good too, especially in the morning.)

Different types of drinks[edit | edit source]

Now let's take a look at some other drinks that are popular in Africa:

Gin[edit | edit source]

Gin is a popular South African drink. It's often mixed with tonic water to make a gin and tonic.

Fon Pronunciation English
djaàjii djààjii gin

Baobab Juice[edit | edit source]

Baobab trees are known as the 'Tree of Life' and their fruits are highly nutritious. The juice is made of baobab fruit powder and water.

Fon Pronunciation English
adan ɑdán baobab juice

Moringa Tea[edit | edit source]

Moringa is a plant native to Africa that is used for medicinal purposes. The leaves can be boiled or steeped in water, and this makes a healthy tea.

Fon Pronunciation English
aagbo ɑàgbô moringa tea

Kuli Kuli Drink[edit | edit source]

Kuli Kuli is a popular snack in West Africa made of groundnuts and spices. The drink is made by mixing kuli kuli powder with water.

Fon Pronunciation English
kuli kuli kpo-kpo garí kúlí kúlí kpó-kpó garí kuli kuli drink

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

You can now impress your friends and order your drinks in Fon like a local. 🤩 Remember, to improve your Fon Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ 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. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Fruits & Health.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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