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As a beginner in the Tswana language, it's important to understand how to use prepositions of place. These prepositions help us to describe where something is in relation to other things. In this lesson, we will learn how to use prepositions of place in Tswana, including in, on, under, next to, and between.

Prepositions of Place

Prepositions of place are used to describe the location of something in relation to another object. In Tswana, prepositions of place include the following:

• "Go" - in
• "Mo" - on
• "Le" - under, below
• "Ka" - at, on, by, next to, beside
• "Nameng" - between

Take a look at the following examples:

Tswana	English Translation
Ke tsere mo ditshilweng.	I am sitting on the chairs.
Ke ikutlweng go ngwageng o o fetileng.	I was born in the last year.
Morwedi o a gola ka mekotla.	The baby is crawling under the tables.
Ke bolokile ka setlhare sokwane.	I am watching the television on Saturday.
Mo raone ra sengwe re tle re utlwala. Ka maitsholo a magolo a go go nateng.	We are sitting next to each other, listening to the big waves at the beach.
Mo go wena le modimo o tswa ka Nameng.	In you and God is a space in between.

As you can see, prepositions of place help to provide more information about where something is located. It's important to know these prepositions in Tswana, as they are used in many different types of sentences.

Practice Sentences

Now, let's practice using prepositions of place in Tswana. Translate the following sentences into Tswana, using the correct preposition of place.

• The cat is under the table.
• The book is on the shelf.
• The car is next to the tree.
• The keys are in the drawer.
• The ball is between the two chairs.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned about prepositions of place in Tswana, including in, on, under, next to, and between. Remember, prepositions are used to describe the location of something in relation to another object. By mastering these prepositions, you will be able to better describe the world around you in Tswana. Keep practicing and learning, and you'll soon be well on your way to becoming a Tswana language expert!

Table of Contents - Tswana Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings

• Greetings and Introductions
• Polite Expressions

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Sentence Structure

• Subject Pronouns
• Verb Conjugation

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Numbers

• Counting 1-10
• Ordinal Numbers

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Days of the Week and Months

• Days of the Week
• Months of the Year

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Nouns and Articles

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Plural Nouns

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Common Objects and Places

• Household Items
• Places in Town

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Food and Drink

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meals and Dining

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions of Place
• Prepositions of Time
• Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Possessives and Demonstratives

• Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives
• Demonstrative Pronouns and Adjectives

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Tswana Traditions and Customs

• Traditional Clothing
• Tswana Cuisine

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Tswana Holidays and Celebrations

• National Holidays
• Traditional Celebrations

Other Lessons

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Gender
• How to Use Be
• Subject Pronouns
• Adverbs
• Descriptive Adjectives
• Plural Nouns
• Adjectives
• Verb Conjugation
• Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives