Language/Afar/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
Hi Afar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the days of the week in Afar. Knowing the days of the week will help you to communicate and plan your activities with your Afar friends. Let's get started! 🚀
Introduction
In Afar, the days of the week may not have their own names, but instead, they are referred to according to their position in the numerical sequence. Knowing the Afar days of the week helps in planning your schedule and daily activities.
Afar Days of the Week
Here are the Afar days of the week:
| Afar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Halloo | ˈhallo: | Sunday |
| Deqqoo | ˈdeq:o | Monday |
| Talaataa | ta'lata: | Tuesday |
| Arbaqqa | aɾbaq:a | Wednesday |
| Khamiisi | xa'mi:si | Thursday |
| Jum'aa | ˈʒumʕæ: | Friday |
| Sabti | 'sæbti | Saturday |
The Afar names for days of the week can be easily memorized with practice.
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the days of the week in Afar:
- Person 1: Halloo teldiek? (What are you doing on Sunday?)
- Person 2: Waxaan isku dayay qaabka dukaamantiisa. (I am planning my grocery shopping.)
- Person 1: Talaataa martisay? (Did you meet on Tuesday?)
- Person 2: Haa, labadii waxay isu wada qaxaynay. (Yes, we both met.)
Interesting Facts
- The Afar people are well-known for their skills in camel herding, and camel milk is a staple part of their diet.
- The Afar language is spoken in the Horn of Africa, predominantly in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti.
- The Afar people live in one of the hottest and driest regions in the world, and the landscape is predominantly made up of deserts and mountains.
Practice Makes Perfect
To improve your Afar Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also check our Afar Vocabulary page for more Afar words and phrases.
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