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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 fruits. Knowing how to talk about fruits in Fon is essential for everyday conversations. Let's get started!  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fon Fon] learners! 😊<br>
 
In this lesson, we will be learning about fruits in Fon. Learning the names of fruits in Fon is essential when visiting markets or ordering food in Fon-speaking areas. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to name more than 20 fruits in Fon. Let's get started! 🍎🍌🍇🍓🍊
 
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==Fruits in Fon==
 
Fruits are an important part of the Fon diet and culture. Here are some of the most common fruits in Fon:  
<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] & [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]].</span>
== Essential Vocabulary ==
 
Here is a list of some essential vocabulary that you need to know when it comes to fruits in Fon:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Agbayun || /agbaʲun/ || Pineapple
|-
| Gbogname || /gbɔgnamɛ/ || Watermelon
|-
| Agbalumo || /agbalumɔ/ || African Star Apple
|-
| Ahoma || /ahɔma/ || Mango
|-
| Avocado || /afocado/ || Avocado
|-
| Cherry || /cherry/ || Cherry
|-
| Clementine || /clementine/ || Clementine
|-
| Coconut || /coconut/ || Coconut
|-
| Dacenuti || /datʃɛnuti/ || Dates
|-
| Exotic fruits || /eksɔtik fruits/ || Exotic fruits
|-
|-
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Garden Egg || /garden ɛg/ || Garden Egg
|-
|-
| ɖɔ́ŋ || /dɔŋ/ || mango
| Grape || /grape/ || Grape
|-
|-
| ɖɔ́ɖɔ́ || /dɔdɔ/ || banana
| Guava || /guava/ || Guava
|-
|-
| ɖɔ́ɖɔ́ŋ || /dɔdɔŋ/ || plantain
| Kiwi || /kiwi/ || Kiwi
|-
|-
| ɖɔ́ɖɔ́ŋɔ́ || /dɔdɔŋɔ/ || pineapple
| Lime || /lime/ || Lime
|-
|-
| ɖɔ́ɖɔ́ŋɔ́ŋ || /dɔdɔŋɔŋ/ || papaya
| Orange || /orange/ || Orange
|-
| Papaya || Papaya || Papaya
|-
| Passion Fruit || /passion fruit/ || Passion Fruit
|-
| Pineapple || /pineapple/ || Pineapple
|-
| Plum || /plum/ || Plum
|-
| Pomegranate || /pomegranate/ || Pomegranate
|-
| Tangerine || /tangerine/ || Tangerine
|-
| Watermelon || /watermelon/ || Watermelon
|}
|}


As you can see, the pronunciation of Fon words is quite simple. The main challenge is to remember the words and their meanings. To help you with that, here are some useful phrases:
== More Vocabulary ==


* ''Mí ná ɖɔ́ŋ'' - I want a mango  
Here are a few more fruits to add to your vocabulary list:
* ''Mí ná ɖɔ́ɖɔ́ŋɔ́ŋ'' - I want a papaya
 
* ''Mí ná ɖɔ́ɖɔ́ŋɔ́'' - I want a pineapple
{| class="wikitable"
! Fon !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Apple || /apple/ || Apple
|-
| Banana || /banana/ || Banana
|-
| Blackberry || /blɛkberry/ || Blackberry
|-
| Blueberry || /blunberry/ || Blueberry
|-
| Cherry || /cherry/ || Cherry
|-
| Cranberry || /cranberry/ || Cranberry
|-
| Fig || /fig/ || Fig
|-
| Grapes || /grapes/ || Grapes
|-
| Lemon || /lɛmɔn/ || Lemon
|-
| Lychee || /lychii/ || Lychee
|-
| Mandarine || /mandarin/ || Mandarine
|-
| Melon || /mɛlon/ || Melon
|-
| Nectarine || /nɛktarin/ || Nectarine
|-
| Peach || /pɛtʃ/ || Peach
|-
| Pear || /pear/ || Pear
|-
| Plum || /plum/ || Plum
|-
| Redcurrant || /rɛdkurrant/ || Redcurrant
|-
| Strawberry || /strawberry/ || Strawberry
|-
| Raspberry || /raspberry/ || Raspberry
|}
 
== Dialogue ==
 
Person 1: Me màwù, ade Ahoma xò nú? (Hey, do you want some mango?)
 
Person 2: Yé, ná ěwù ade Ahoma. (Yes, I would like some mango.)
 
Person 1: Xò nú kònú xwéwù? (How many do you want?)
 
Person 2: Xò nú be helyi. (Just give me one.)
 
Person 1: Tʃénufú, ade Ahoma là. (Okay, here's your mango.)
 
Person 2: Yi ké yé! (It looks delicious!)
 
== Culture Corner ==
 
Fruit plays an important role in Fon culture. Fruits and other foods are often used as offerings to deities or ancestors. Fruits such as pineapple, oranges, and watermelons are especially popular in festivities and celebrations.
 
== Practice ==
 
Now it's your turn to practice your new vocabulary. Walk around your house and see how many fruits you can name in Fon. Additionally, you can visit a local market and try out your new words.


==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]!
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]!
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==Sources==
* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/fon Fond Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]
* [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fondue Fondue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster]


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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. 😎
<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==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]


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Fon Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Fon learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will be learning about fruits in Fon. Learning the names of fruits in Fon is essential when visiting markets or ordering food in Fon-speaking areas. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to name more than 20 fruits in Fon. Let's get started! 🍎🍌🍇🍓🍊


Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Colors & How to Say Hello and Greetings.

Essential Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here is a list of some essential vocabulary that you need to know when it comes to fruits in Fon:

Fon Pronunciation English
Agbayun /agbaʲun/ Pineapple
Gbogname /gbɔgnamɛ/ Watermelon
Agbalumo /agbalumɔ/ African Star Apple
Ahoma /ahɔma/ Mango
Avocado /afocado/ Avocado
Cherry /cherry/ Cherry
Clementine /clementine/ Clementine
Coconut /coconut/ Coconut
Dacenuti /datʃɛnuti/ Dates
Exotic fruits /eksɔtik fruits/ Exotic fruits
Garden Egg /garden ɛg/ Garden Egg
Grape /grape/ Grape
Guava /guava/ Guava
Kiwi /kiwi/ Kiwi
Lime /lime/ Lime
Orange /orange/ Orange
Papaya Papaya Papaya
Passion Fruit /passion fruit/ Passion Fruit
Pineapple /pineapple/ Pineapple
Plum /plum/ Plum
Pomegranate /pomegranate/ Pomegranate
Tangerine /tangerine/ Tangerine
Watermelon /watermelon/ Watermelon

More Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are a few more fruits to add to your vocabulary list:

Fon Pronunciation English
Apple /apple/ Apple
Banana /banana/ Banana
Blackberry /blɛkberry/ Blackberry
Blueberry /blunberry/ Blueberry
Cherry /cherry/ Cherry
Cranberry /cranberry/ Cranberry
Fig /fig/ Fig
Grapes /grapes/ Grapes
Lemon /lɛmɔn/ Lemon
Lychee /lychii/ Lychee
Mandarine /mandarin/ Mandarine
Melon /mɛlon/ Melon
Nectarine /nɛktarin/ Nectarine
Peach /pɛtʃ/ Peach
Pear /pear/ Pear
Plum /plum/ Plum
Redcurrant /rɛdkurrant/ Redcurrant
Strawberry /strawberry/ Strawberry
Raspberry /raspberry/ Raspberry

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Person 1: Me màwù, ade Ahoma xò nú? (Hey, do you want some mango?)

Person 2: Yé, ná ěwù ade Ahoma. (Yes, I would like some mango.)

Person 1: Xò nú kònú xwéwù? (How many do you want?)

Person 2: Xò nú be helyi. (Just give me one.)

Person 1: Tʃénufú, ade Ahoma là. (Okay, here's your mango.)

Person 2: Yi ké yé! (It looks delicious!)

Culture Corner[edit | edit source]

Fruit plays an important role in Fon culture. Fruits and other foods are often used as offerings to deities or ancestors. Fruits such as pineapple, oranges, and watermelons are especially popular in festivities and celebrations.

Practice[edit | edit source]

Now it's your turn to practice your new vocabulary. Walk around your house and see how many fruits you can name in Fon. Additionally, you can visit a local market and try out your new words.

To improve your Fon Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ 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]

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