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Revision as of 12:17, 6 March 2023
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Related Lessons
- Colors
- Drinks
- Feelings and Emotions
- Clothes
- Express Surprise
- Family
- How to say Good Bye?
- Useful phrases
- Health
- Food