Language/Assamese/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Assamese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll be exploring Assamese vocabulary related to geography. Assam is a state in Northeast India and is known for its natural beauty and diverse geography. Assamese language reflects the geographical and cultural diversity of the state. So let's dive in and learn some new vocabulary! 🌍
Landforms
There are many unique landforms in Assam. Here are some words to describe them:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| পৰ্বত | pôrbôt | Mountain |
| পাহাৰ | pāhār | Hill |
| ধুনাঁ | dhunā̃ | Valley |
| নদী | nôdi | River |
| বন্দৰ | bondôr | Port |
| নদীতীৰ | nôdîtîr | Riverbank |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: হৃদয়স্পর্শী পৰ্বতৰ কিমান উচ্চতা আছে? (What is the height of the majestic mountain?)
- Person 2: তেজপুৰৰ গড়গা পৰ্বতৰ উচ্চতা প্ৰায় ১৪৫০ মিটাৰ। (The height of the majestic Tezpur mountain is about 1450 meters.)
Regions
Assam is divided into several regions. Here are some words to describe them:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| বৰক | borôk | Upper Assam |
| পিছলা | pikholā | Lower Assam |
| পশ্চিম | poshim | Western Assam |
| পূৰ্ব | purbô | Eastern Assam |
| সদুৰবার | sôdurbār | North Assam |
| দক্ষিণবার | dokhinbār | South Assam |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: কাজিৰঙা কোন এলাকাত আছে? (Which region is Kaziranga located in?)
- Person 2: কাজিৰঙা একটি পূৰ্ব আসামৰ প্ৰসিদ্ধ স্থল। (Kaziranga is a famous place in Eastern Assam.)
Wildlife
Assam is known for its wildlife and has many national parks and sanctuaries. Here are some terms related to wildlife:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| হলদিবাঁশ | hôldibā̃sh | One-horned rhinoceros |
| বাঘ | bāgh | Tiger |
| ব্যাঘ্ৰ | byāghrô | Leopard |
| অসমীয়া মাছ | ôxômiya maxô | Assam fish |
| চিঙা-মাছ | xinga-maxô | Catfish |
| হাতি | hati | Elephant |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: কামাখ্যাসাগৰে কি প্ৰজাতিৰ ভঁড় মজলমিল আছে? (What species of birds can be found at Kamakhya Hill?)
- Person 2: কামাখ্যাসাগৰ'ত শিমুলী, সালিমালী, বালিংগ আদি পক্ষী চহুঁ পওঁলা যায়। (Kamakhya Hill is home to various species of birds such as Shimmuli, Salimali, Balinga, etc.)
Waterbodies
Assam is famous for its numerous rivers and wetlands. Here are some words related to waterbodies:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| হাওৰ | haoôr | Lake |
| হাড়ী | hadi | Stream |
| কৰং | kôrông | Pond |
| বিল | bil | Wetlands |
| বৃহদ্ নদী | bŗihaddô nôdi | Brahmaputra River |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: পমোৰ জল্পীৰ উপস্থিতিত কিঃ (What is present at Pabho River?)
- Person 2: পমোৰ জল্পীৰ পৈদা হ'ল ভিজনী মাছ, মাগুৰী মাছ, কছু মাছ আদি। (Various species of fish like Bhijni,Maguri, Kochu, etc can be found in Pabho River.)
Conclusion
That's it for today's lesson! You have now learned some useful Assamese vocabulary related to geography. Don't forget to practice and use these new words in everyday conversations. To improve your Assamese Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any Language/Assamese/question questions! Make sure to check Vocabulary page for more words related to geography. 😊
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