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<div class="pg_page_title">Pulaar Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Pulaar Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/pulaar Pulaar] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Pulaar words related to feelings and emotions. We will learn how to express our feelings in Pulaar, as well as how to understand the feelings of others. __TOC__


Feelings and emotions are an important part of communication. They can help us to better understand each other and to build stronger relationships. In this lesson, we will learn some of the most common Pulaar words related to feelings and emotions.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/pulaar Pulaar] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be covering some common Pulaar vocabulary related to feelings and emotions. This vocabulary will be useful for expressing yourself and understanding others in everyday conversations. We will also provide cultural information and interesting facts along the way to make your learning experience more fun and engaging. Don't forget to use the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=5686 Polyglot Club] to find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/pulaar/question questions] you may have. Let's get started! 😎


== Feelings ==
__TOC__


=== Happiness ===
== Basic Feelings and Emotions ==


The following table contains some of the most common Pulaar words related to happiness:  
Let's start with some basic expressions to describe feelings and emotions:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Pulaar !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Pulaar !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| sukalal || su:kàlàl || Happy
|-
|-
| ñalawma || nyalawma || joy
| ndaafande || nda:fándé || Sad
|-
|-
| ñalnde || nyalnde || delight
| njaatu || njààtù || Angry
|-
|-
| ñalnde maayo || nyalnde maayo || great delight
| hakkunde || hàkkùndé || Afraid
|-
|-
| ñalnde makko || nyalnde makko || extreme delight
| maqaade || máàqáàdé || Surprised
|-
|-
| ñalnde mawɗo || nyalnde mawɗo || immense delight
| ndeele || ndéélé || Tired
|}
|}


As you can see, there are many different words for expressing happiness in Pulaar. You can use these words to express your own happiness, or to understand the happiness of others.  
It's important to note that emotions are often expressed differently depending on the culture. In Pulaar culture, it is not common to express anger or frustration directly, as it can be seen as a sign of weakness. Instead, people may use humor or indirect language to convey their true feelings.  


=== Sadness ===
== Talking About Feelings ==


The following table contains some of the most common Pulaar words related to sadness:  
Now let's learn some phrases to discuss emotions and feelings:


{| class="wikitable"
* Person 1: Suqalal noon? (Are you happy?)
|-
* Person 2: Waaw, suqalal teeŋ. (Yes, I'm very happy.)
! Pulaar !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
|-
* Person 1: Ndaafande jamma? (Why are you sad?)
| ñalawma || nyalawma || sorrow
* Person 2: Misala e nana haaɓde. (I missed my family.)
|-
 
| ñalnde || nyalnde || grief
* Person 1: Njaatu noon? (Are you angry?)
|-
* Person 2: Haa yeesiro njaatu wiyete. (I'm a little angry because of the traffic.)
| ñalnde maayo || nyalnde maayo || deep sorrow
 
|-
* Person 1: Hakkunde moo? (Are you afraid?)
| ñalnde makko || nyalnde makko || intense sorrow
* Person 2: Eey, hakkunde meeɗe. (Yes, I'm a little afraid.)
|-
 
| ñalnde mawɗo || nyalnde mawɗo || profound sorrow
* Person 1: Maqaade jamma? (Why are you surprised?)
|}
* Person 2: Miɗo e hakkundi dañuyi. (I didn't expect that surprise party.)
 
== Comparing Feelings ==
 
To make comparisons between how you and others are feeling, you can use the following phrases:
 
* Person 1: Suqalal noon? (Are you happy?)
* Person 2: Eey, suqalal ñalawɗe. (Yes, I'm happier than before.)
 
* Person 1: Ndaafande noon? (Are you sad?)
* Person 2: Haa, ndaafande ñoomtam. (Yes, I'm sadder than before.)
 
* Person 1: Njaatu noon? (Are you angry?)
* Person 2: Ma yesaani njaatu. (I'm not as angry as before.)
 
* Person 1: Hakkunde noon? (Are you afraid?)
* Person 2: Ndeen ga hakkunde few. (I'm more afraid than before.)
 
== Idioms and Proverbs ==
 
Pulaar culture is rich in idioms and proverbs that reflect its worldview. Here are some idioms and proverbs related to emotions:
 
* Kelle mo woyiiɓe harii huunde: Literally meaning "Anger destroys the house," this proverb highlights the consequences of uncontrolled anger.
 
* Liiñolu lakaro mi janngude: This proverb means "The soul is tired, but the body is still moving." It describes a feeling of exhaustion.


As you can see, there are many different words for expressing sadness in Pulaar. You can use these words to express your own sadness, or to understand the sadness of others.  
* Njewndu akkosaama: This idiom means "Having a swollen heart," and refers to feeling a deep sadness or grief.


=== Other Emotions ===
== Practice Dialogue ==


The following table contains some of the most common Pulaar words related to other emotions:  
Person 1: Suqalal noon? (Are you happy?)
Person 2: Waaw, suqalal teeŋ. (Yes, I'm very happy.)
Person 1: Manduwo runkulu wiyete. (Why are you so happy?)
Person 2: Kewu mom gooto wiyete. (I just got a new job.)


{| class="wikitable"
Person 1: Hakkunde moo? (Are you afraid?)
|-
Person 2: Eey, hakkunde meeɗe. (Yes, I'm a little afraid.)
! Pulaar !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
Person 1: Manduwo njohde wiyete? (Why are you afraid?)
|-
Person 2: Miɗo e miiskiirowaaji hakkunde teeŋti. (I'm afraid of spiders.)
| ñalawma || nyalawma || love
|-
| ñalnde || nyalnde || anger
|-
| ñalnde maayo || nyalnde maayo || fear
|-
| ñalnde makko || nyalnde makko || surprise
|-
| ñalnde mawɗo || nyalnde mawɗo || disgust
|}


As you can see, there are many different words for expressing other emotions in Pulaar. You can use these words to express your own emotions, or to understand the emotions of others.  
Person 1: Ndaafande noon? (Are you sad?)
Person 2: Waaw, ndaafandee ɓinndi. (Yes, I'm a little sad.)
Person 1: Manduwo ɓinndi fuutee? (Why are you sad?)
Person 2: Misala e nde yo haaɓde, mi yiwaye mbiraa. (I miss my home country, I feel homesick.)


== Practice ==
== Sources ==
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulaar_language Pulaar language wiki]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulaar_people Pulaar people wiki]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegal Senegal wiki]


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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. 😎
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Pulaar/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]


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Pulaar Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Pulaar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be covering some common Pulaar vocabulary related to feelings and emotions. This vocabulary will be useful for expressing yourself and understanding others in everyday conversations. We will also provide cultural information and interesting facts along the way to make your learning experience more fun and engaging. Don't forget to use the Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. Let's get started! 😎

Basic Feelings and Emotions

Let's start with some basic expressions to describe feelings and emotions:

Pulaar Pronunciation English
sukalal su:kàlàl Happy
ndaafande nda:fándé Sad
njaatu njààtù Angry
hakkunde hàkkùndé Afraid
maqaade máàqáàdé Surprised
ndeele ndéélé Tired

It's important to note that emotions are often expressed differently depending on the culture. In Pulaar culture, it is not common to express anger or frustration directly, as it can be seen as a sign of weakness. Instead, people may use humor or indirect language to convey their true feelings.

Talking About Feelings

Now let's learn some phrases to discuss emotions and feelings:

  • Person 1: Suqalal noon? (Are you happy?)
  • Person 2: Waaw, suqalal teeŋ. (Yes, I'm very happy.)
  • Person 1: Ndaafande jamma? (Why are you sad?)
  • Person 2: Misala e nana haaɓde. (I missed my family.)
  • Person 1: Njaatu noon? (Are you angry?)
  • Person 2: Haa yeesiro njaatu wiyete. (I'm a little angry because of the traffic.)
  • Person 1: Hakkunde moo? (Are you afraid?)
  • Person 2: Eey, hakkunde meeɗe. (Yes, I'm a little afraid.)
  • Person 1: Maqaade jamma? (Why are you surprised?)
  • Person 2: Miɗo e hakkundi dañuyi. (I didn't expect that surprise party.)

Comparing Feelings

To make comparisons between how you and others are feeling, you can use the following phrases:

  • Person 1: Suqalal noon? (Are you happy?)
  • Person 2: Eey, suqalal ñalawɗe. (Yes, I'm happier than before.)
  • Person 1: Ndaafande noon? (Are you sad?)
  • Person 2: Haa, ndaafande ñoomtam. (Yes, I'm sadder than before.)
  • Person 1: Njaatu noon? (Are you angry?)
  • Person 2: Ma yesaani njaatu. (I'm not as angry as before.)
  • Person 1: Hakkunde noon? (Are you afraid?)
  • Person 2: Ndeen ga hakkunde few. (I'm more afraid than before.)

Idioms and Proverbs

Pulaar culture is rich in idioms and proverbs that reflect its worldview. Here are some idioms and proverbs related to emotions:

  • Kelle mo woyiiɓe harii huunde: Literally meaning "Anger destroys the house," this proverb highlights the consequences of uncontrolled anger.
  • Liiñolu lakaro mi janngude: This proverb means "The soul is tired, but the body is still moving." It describes a feeling of exhaustion.
  • Njewndu akkosaama: This idiom means "Having a swollen heart," and refers to feeling a deep sadness or grief.

Practice Dialogue

Person 1: Suqalal noon? (Are you happy?) Person 2: Waaw, suqalal teeŋ. (Yes, I'm very happy.) Person 1: Manduwo runkulu wiyete. (Why are you so happy?) Person 2: Kewu mom gooto wiyete. (I just got a new job.)

Person 1: Hakkunde moo? (Are you afraid?) Person 2: Eey, hakkunde meeɗe. (Yes, I'm a little afraid.) Person 1: Manduwo njohde wiyete? (Why are you afraid?) Person 2: Miɗo e miiskiirowaaji hakkunde teeŋti. (I'm afraid of spiders.)

Person 1: Ndaafande noon? (Are you sad?) Person 2: Waaw, ndaafandee ɓinndi. (Yes, I'm a little sad.) Person 1: Manduwo ɓinndi fuutee? (Why are you sad?) Person 2: Misala e nde yo haaɓde, mi yiwaye mbiraa. (I miss my home country, I feel homesick.)

Sources

➡ 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. 😎

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