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== | Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/kabyle Kabyle] learners! 😊<br> | ||
In this lesson, we will learn the names of some common animals in Kabyle. Do you know that many of these animals are involved in Kabyle culture and folklore? Let's dive into the world of Kabyle animals and immerse ourselves in the language! Don't forget to use the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2840 Polyglot Club] to find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/kabyle/question questions]. You can also check out our [Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary|vocabulary page] for more words! | |||
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== Mammals == | |||
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair, give birth to live young (except monotremes), and nurse their young with milk produced by mammary glands. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Kabyle !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| amezyan || /amɛzjan/ || cat | |||
|- | |||
| wecri || /wɛtʃri/ || dog | |||
|- | |||
| ludzel || /lydzɛl/ || fox | |||
|- | |||
| aggur || /ag:ur/ || horse | |||
|- | |||
| ayuz || /ajuz/ || donkey | |||
|- | |||
| thagutth || /θagutθ/ || wolf | |||
|- | |||
| ameqqran n tmurt || /amɛq:ran n tmuʁt/ || lion | |||
|- | |||
| afrani || /afrani/ || mouse | |||
|} | |||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Azul, nekkini amezyan. (Hello, I have a cat.) | |||
* Person 2: Azul, nekkini wecri. (Hello, I have a dog.) | |||
== Birds == | |||
Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates that have feathers, wings, and lay eggs. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Kabyle !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| aɣyal || /aɣjal/ || chicken | |||
|- | |- | ||
| tejettar || /tɛdʒɛttar/ || duck | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | taqcict || /taqcict/ || dove/pigeon | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | aghbalu || /aɣbalu/ || sparrow | ||
|} | |||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Ur nekneɣ taburt n aɣyal. (I don't eat chicken.) | |||
* Person 2: Aqbayli a ṭṭaqcict. (I love pigeons.) | |||
== Fish == | |||
Fish are cold-blooded aquatic animals that have fins, gills, and scales. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Kabyle !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | aɣlid || /aɣlid/ || eel | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | cciṭṭa || /tʃit: a/ || octopus | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | acraɣ || /aḍraɣ/ || crab | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ameẓẓuɣ || /amɛz:uɣ/ || shark | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | assaɣen || /assaɣɛn/ || mussels | ||
|} | |||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Nettiɣ Cciṭṭa ma yella ccnaɣ. (I ate octopus yesterday.) | |||
* Person 2: Anwa win tebdaɣ-nwen ad ɣ-aleɣ Aɣliden n Assaɣen? (Where can I buy mussels?) | |||
== Reptiles and Amphibians == | |||
Reptiles and amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Kabyle !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | liṭac || /litatʃ/ || frog | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ameqqran n tesnawit || /amɛq:ran n tɛsnawit/ || crocodile | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ulqi || /ulqi/ || turtle | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | segni || /sɛɡni/ || snake | ||
|} | |||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Nekka ur tetnaɣ liṭac. (I don't like frogs.) | |||
* Person 2: Aqcict i segni ɣef zzit n umḍiq. (The dove is afraid of the snake near the tree.) | |||
== Insects == | |||
Insects are a class of invertebrates that have a three-part body (head, thorax, and abdomen) and typically two or four wings. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Kabyle !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | isawen || /isawɛn/ || bees | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | idurar || /idur:ar/ || ants | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | abeḥri || /abɛħri/ || butterfly | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | aḥḥuli || /aħħuli/ || beetle | ||
|} | |} | ||
Dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Tennaɣt tiraɣ ɣer bniɣ-is. (My hand hurts from the bee sting.) | |||
* Person 2: Abeḥri wwin uccen, abeḥri wwin uḥric. (Butterfly come and go, butterfly has no problem.) | |||
== Conclusion == | |||
Congratulations! You have learned some of the most common animals in Kabyle. Now go practice them with your friends or find a native speaker on the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2840 Polyglot Club]. Remember, language learning is not only about memorizing words, it's also about immersing yourself in the culture and exploring the roots of the language. For more Kabyle vocabulary, check out our [Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary|vocabulary page]. Aka d akkw akeddi! (Goodbye!) | |||
<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. 😎 | |||
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Revision as of 11:42, 3 March 2023
Hi Kabyle learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the names of some common animals in Kabyle. Do you know that many of these animals are involved in Kabyle culture and folklore? Let's dive into the world of Kabyle animals and immerse ourselves in the language! Don't forget to use the Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also check out our [Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary|vocabulary page] for more words!
Mammals
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair, give birth to live young (except monotremes), and nurse their young with milk produced by mammary glands.
Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
amezyan | /amɛzjan/ | cat |
wecri | /wɛtʃri/ | dog |
ludzel | /lydzɛl/ | fox |
aggur | /ag:ur/ | horse |
ayuz | /ajuz/ | donkey |
thagutth | /θagutθ/ | wolf |
ameqqran n tmurt | /amɛq:ran n tmuʁt/ | lion |
afrani | /afrani/ | mouse |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Azul, nekkini amezyan. (Hello, I have a cat.)
- Person 2: Azul, nekkini wecri. (Hello, I have a dog.)
Birds
Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates that have feathers, wings, and lay eggs.
Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
aɣyal | /aɣjal/ | chicken |
tejettar | /tɛdʒɛttar/ | duck |
taqcict | /taqcict/ | dove/pigeon |
aghbalu | /aɣbalu/ | sparrow |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ur nekneɣ taburt n aɣyal. (I don't eat chicken.)
- Person 2: Aqbayli a ṭṭaqcict. (I love pigeons.)
Fish
Fish are cold-blooded aquatic animals that have fins, gills, and scales.
Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
aɣlid | /aɣlid/ | eel |
cciṭṭa | /tʃit: a/ | octopus |
acraɣ | /aḍraɣ/ | crab |
ameẓẓuɣ | /amɛz:uɣ/ | shark |
assaɣen | /assaɣɛn/ | mussels |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Nettiɣ Cciṭṭa ma yella ccnaɣ. (I ate octopus yesterday.)
- Person 2: Anwa win tebdaɣ-nwen ad ɣ-aleɣ Aɣliden n Assaɣen? (Where can I buy mussels?)
Reptiles and Amphibians
Reptiles and amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates.
Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
liṭac | /litatʃ/ | frog |
ameqqran n tesnawit | /amɛq:ran n tɛsnawit/ | crocodile |
ulqi | /ulqi/ | turtle |
segni | /sɛɡni/ | snake |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Nekka ur tetnaɣ liṭac. (I don't like frogs.)
- Person 2: Aqcict i segni ɣef zzit n umḍiq. (The dove is afraid of the snake near the tree.)
Insects
Insects are a class of invertebrates that have a three-part body (head, thorax, and abdomen) and typically two or four wings.
Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
isawen | /isawɛn/ | bees |
idurar | /idur:ar/ | ants |
abeḥri | /abɛħri/ | butterfly |
aḥḥuli | /aħħuli/ | beetle |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Tennaɣt tiraɣ ɣer bniɣ-is. (My hand hurts from the bee sting.)
- Person 2: Abeḥri wwin uccen, abeḥri wwin uḥric. (Butterfly come and go, butterfly has no problem.)
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned some of the most common animals in Kabyle. Now go practice them with your friends or find a native speaker on the Polyglot Club. Remember, language learning is not only about memorizing words, it's also about immersing yourself in the culture and exploring the roots of the language. For more Kabyle vocabulary, check out our [Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary|vocabulary page]. Aka d akkw akeddi! (Goodbye!)
➡ 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. 😎