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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana Tswana] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Tswana words related to fruits. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in Tswana. __TOC__


Fruits are an important part of our diet and they are also used in many idioms and expressions. Learning the names of fruits in Tswana will help you to understand and use these expressions.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/tswana Tswana] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we are going to learn about fruits in Tswana. Fruits are not only delicious and nutritious, but they are also an important part of Tswana culture. Let's dive in!


Let's start by looking at some of the most common fruits in Tswana.  
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== Why learn Tswana fruits vocabulary? ==
 
Learning Tswana fruits vocabulary is essential if you want to communicate effectively in Tswana. Besides, knowing the names of different fruits in Tswana can be useful when shopping at local markets or grocery stores.
 
 
== Types of fruits in Tswana ==
 
Fruits in Tswana are referred to as "dithathu" and they come in different varieties. In this section, we are going to learn some commonly used fruits in Tswana.  
 
=== Tree fruits ===
 
Tree fruits are fruits that grow on trees. Below is a table with some examples of Tswana tree fruits:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Morula || /mɔrʊla/ || Marula
|-
|-
| mophato || moh-PAH-toh || apple
| Maphaleng || /maphalɛŋ/ || Apples
|-
|-
| mokgwa || mohk-GWAA || banana
| Bhunu || /bhunu/ || Pears
|-
|-
| mokgwinyana || mohk-GWEE-nyah-nah || orange
| Mafura || /maɸura/ || Peaches
|-
|-
| mokgwinyane || mohk-GWEE-nyah-neh || lemon
| Letlhodi || /lɛtlʰodi/ || Guava
|-
| mokgwinyaneng || mohk-GWEE-nyah-nehng || lime
|}
|}


Now let's look at some other fruits that are less common in Tswana.
=== Berries ===
 
Berries are small fruits that grow on shrubs or vines. Here are some commonly used berry fruits in Tswana:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Mmilo || /mmilo/ || Blueberries
|-
|-
| mokgwinyanetlhogo || mohk-GWEE-nyah-neh-tlhoh-goh || grapefruit
| Matepe || /matepe/ || Blackberries
|-
|-
| mokgwinyanetlhogo || mohk-GWEE-nyah-neh-tlhoh-goh || grape
| Mmjwe || /mmjwe/ || Raspberries
|}
 
=== Citrus fruits ===
 
Citrus fruits are juicy fruits with a tangy taste. In Tswana, citrus fruits are referred to as "ditlhapi". Here are some examples of Tswana citrus fruits:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tswana !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| mokgwinyanetlhogo || mohk-GWEE-nyah-neh-tlhoh-goh || strawberry
| Lemone || /lɛmɔnɛ/ || Lemon
|-
|-
| mokgwinyanetlhogo || mohk-GWEE-nyah-neh-tlhoh-goh || raspberry
| Khamere || /kʰamɛrɛ/ || Orange
|-
|-
| mokgwinyanetlhogo || mohk-GWEE-nyah-neh-tlhoh-goh || blueberry
| Nare || /narɛ/ || Lime
|}
|}


Now that you know the names of some fruits in Tswana, let's look at some idioms and expressions that use these words.
== Examples in context ==


* ''Ke a go tshwanela mophato'' - This literally means "I want an apple". It is used to mean "I want something".
Here is an example dialogue between two people buying fruits at the market:
* ''Ga ke a go tshwanela mokgwa'' - This literally means "I don't want a banana". It is used to mean "I don't want something".
* ''Ke a go tshwanela mokgwinyana'' - This literally means "I want an orange". It is used to mean "I want something special".
* ''Ga ke a go tshwanela mokgwinyane'' - This literally means "I don't want a lemon". It is used to mean "I don't want something sour".


Now that you know some of the most common fruits in Tswana and some of the idioms and expressions that use them, it's time to practice. 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]!
* Person 1: Ke batla lephaleng. ('I would like some apples.')
* Person 2: Auga, ga go na lephaleng, gape ga go na marula. ('Sorry, there are no apples, and there are no marulas either.')
* Person 1: O tla nna ke kgona go kgopela kwa diaparating, a le mofuta o o kgonthi. ('Can you please ask at the nearby shops, with the one that is cheap.')
* Person 2: Ee, ke tla go ya. ('Sure, I'll go.')
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations! You have learned some Tswana fruits vocabulary. Make sure to practice them with your Tswana speaking friends or [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] you may have. Also, check the [Language/Tswana/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page for more Tswana vocabulary. Don't forget to eat your fruits every day to maintain a healthy lifestyle!  


<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. 😎
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tswana_language Tswana language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morula Marula]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peach Peach]


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Useful-phrases|Useful phrases]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Tswana/Vocabulary/Greetings|Greetings]]


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Tswana Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Tswana learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn about fruits in Tswana. Fruits are not only delicious and nutritious, but they are also an important part of Tswana culture. Let's dive in!

Why learn Tswana fruits vocabulary?

Learning Tswana fruits vocabulary is essential if you want to communicate effectively in Tswana. Besides, knowing the names of different fruits in Tswana can be useful when shopping at local markets or grocery stores.


Types of fruits in Tswana

Fruits in Tswana are referred to as "dithathu" and they come in different varieties. In this section, we are going to learn some commonly used fruits in Tswana.

Tree fruits

Tree fruits are fruits that grow on trees. Below is a table with some examples of Tswana tree fruits:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Morula /mɔrʊla/ Marula
Maphaleng /maphalɛŋ/ Apples
Bhunu /bhunu/ Pears
Mafura /maɸura/ Peaches
Letlhodi /lɛtlʰodi/ Guava

Berries

Berries are small fruits that grow on shrubs or vines. Here are some commonly used berry fruits in Tswana:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Mmilo /mmilo/ Blueberries
Matepe /matepe/ Blackberries
Mmjwe /mmjwe/ Raspberries

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits are juicy fruits with a tangy taste. In Tswana, citrus fruits are referred to as "ditlhapi". Here are some examples of Tswana citrus fruits:

Tswana Pronunciation English
Lemone /lɛmɔnɛ/ Lemon
Khamere /kʰamɛrɛ/ Orange
Nare /narɛ/ Lime

Examples in context

Here is an example dialogue between two people buying fruits at the market:

  • Person 1: Ke batla lephaleng. ('I would like some apples.')
  • Person 2: Auga, ga go na lephaleng, gape ga go na marula. ('Sorry, there are no apples, and there are no marulas either.')
  • Person 1: O tla nna ke kgona go kgopela kwa diaparating, a le mofuta o o kgonthi. ('Can you please ask at the nearby shops, with the one that is cheap.')
  • Person 2: Ee, ke tla go ya. ('Sure, I'll go.')

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some Tswana fruits vocabulary. Make sure to practice them with your Tswana speaking friends or find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. Also, check the [Language/Tswana/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page for more Tswana vocabulary. Don't forget to eat your fruits every day to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

➡ 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


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