Language/Fon/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
In today's lesson, we will learn about the days of the week in Fon. Enjoy your learning journey with Polyglot Club!
Main Terms
The following table contains the main terms used to talk about the days of the week in Fon.
| Word in Fon | Pronunciation | Translation in English |
|---|---|---|
| Kpɔ́ŋ | kpong | Monday |
| Wùŋ | wung | Tuesday |
| Tɔ́ŋ | tong | Wednesday |
| Fɔ́ŋ | fong | Thursday |
| Sɔ́ŋ | song | Friday |
| Nɔ́ŋ | nong | Saturday |
| Mɔ́ŋ | mong | Sunday |
Dialogue
Let's practice the words we just learned. Here is a dialogue between two people talking about the days of the week in Fon.
- Kpɔ́ŋ gbɛ́?
Monday what?
- Kpɔ́ŋ gbɛ́ nɔ́ŋ.
Monday is Saturday.
- Wùŋ gbɛ́?
Tuesday what?
- Wùŋ gbɛ́ tɔ́ŋ.
Tuesday is Wednesday.
- Fɔ́ŋ gbɛ́?
Thursday what?
- Fɔ́ŋ gbɛ́ sɔ́ŋ.
Thursday is Friday.
- Nɔ́ŋ gbɛ́?
Saturday what?
- Nɔ́ŋ gbɛ́ mɔ́ŋ.
Saturday is Sunday.
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Description: This webpage provides information about the Fon language and its writing system.
Description: This webpage provides information about the Fon language and its dialects.
Description: This video provides an introduction to the Fon language.
Description: This video provides an introduction to the days of the week in Fon.