Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary/Introducing-yourself
Welcome to this lesson on introducing yourself in Kabyle! In this section of our Complete 0 to A1 Kabyle Course, we will cover essential vocabulary and phrases to help you make a great first impression when meeting new people. We will also discuss some cultural information and interesting facts about the Kabyle people and their customs.
Making a first impression: Introducing yourself in Kabyle
When meeting someone new, it's important to make a good first impression. In the Kabyle culture, the introduction is a very significant part of social interactions. In this section, we will show you how to introduce yourself by sharing your name, age, and nationality in Kabyle.
Sharing your name
One of the first things you will want to share when introducing yourself is your name. To ask someone their name in Kabyle, you can say:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Isem-ik mu? | ['isəm-ik mu] | What is your name? (to a male) |
| Isem-mik mu? | ['isəm-mik mu] | What is your name? (to a female) |
To respond, you can say:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ismi... | ['isəmi...] | My name is... |
Sharing your age
After sharing your name, you might want to talk about your age. To ask someone their age in Kabyle, you can say:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Timeddurt-nnek akk? | [timəd'durt-nnək akk] | How old are you? (to a male) |
| Timeddurt-nnik akk? | [timəd'durt-nnik akk] | How old are you? (to a female) |
To respond, you can say:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Timeddurt-i... | [timə'ddurti...] | I am... years old. |
Keep in mind that you will need to know the numbers in Kabyle in order to share your age. We covered the numbers in a previous lesson, so make sure to review them if you need to.
Sharing your nationality
Finally, you may want to share your nationality with the person you are meeting. To ask about someone's nationality in Kabyle, you can say:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tasdawit-nnek akk? | [taz'dawit-nnək akk] | Where are you from? (to a male) |
| Tasdawit-nnik akk? | [taz'dawit-nnik akk] | Where are you from? (to a female) |
To respond, you can say:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Yinek i... | ['yinek i...] | I am from... |
Now that you know how to introduce yourself in Kabyle by sharing your name, age, and nationality, you are on your way to making a great impression with the people you meet! Don't forget to practice these phrases and also review previous lessons if needed. In the next lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of Kabyle nouns and their gender classification. See you in the next lesson!