Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Kabyle learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to education in Kabyle. Education is one of the pillars of development and progress. Having a good education is essential for a prosperous life. Learning Kabyle will definitely enrich your education and give you an insight into the language and culture of the Kabyle people. Let's get started!
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Family & Common greetings.
School subjects[edit | edit source]
When we talk about education, one of the first things that come to mind is school subjects. Let's look at some of the most common school subjects in Kabyle:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ⵔⵉⵎⵉ | rimyi | Math |
| ⵕⴰⵜ | rat | Science |
| ⵉⵙⵔⴰⵡ ⵜⵜⴰⵙⴰⵏⵜ | israw ttasannt | Social studies |
| ⵕⴰⵀⴳⵉ | rahgi | History |
| ⵜⵜⴰⵙⴰⵏⵜ | ttasannt | Geography |
| ⴰⵟⴰⵍⵏⵉⵜ | atalnitt | Literature |
| ⵙⴽⵓⵏⵜ | skunt | Art |
| ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵜ | ttamtalit | Languages |
__Dialogue__
- Teacher: ⴰⵔⴰⵜⴰ ⵍⴻⵍⴰⵔⴱⴻⵜ, ⵉⴷⵔⴰⵢⵜⵜⴰ ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵉⵜ? (Arata l-elarbet, idraytt-a ttamtalit?) / Good morning class, what language do you speak?
- Student 1: ⵜⴰⴷⴻⵍⴻⵜ ⵜⴰⵇⴱⵉⵢⵍⴻⵜ. (Tadelet taqbilyet) / We speak Kabyle
- Teacher: ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵉⵜ ⵉⵎⵉⵔ ⵎⴰ ⵎⴰⵎⵜ ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵜ? (Ttamtalit imir ma mamt ttamtalit?) / How many languages do you speak?
- Student 2: ⵎⴰⵎⵜ, ⵉⵣⵣⵉ ⵎⴰⵎⵜ. (Mamt, izzi mamt) / Two, my mother tongue and French.
School materials[edit | edit source]
In order to study, we need some materials. Here are some commonly used school materials:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ⴰⵣⴳⴳⴰⵡⵜ | azggawt | Book |
| ⵜⵉⵏⵣⴳⴰⵡⵜ | tinzggawt | Notebook |
| ⵖⴰⴷⴰⵍ | ghadhal | Pencil |
| ⵉⵣⵔⴰⵜ | izrat | Pen |
| ⵜⵉⵢⵏⵎⵜ ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵜ | tiynmatt ttamtalit | Dictionary |
__Dialogue__
- Teacher: ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵉⵜ ⵜⵜⴰⵣⴳⴳⴰⵡⵜ ⴰⵙⴻⴽⴰ ⵇⴰⵙ ⴱⵕⴻⵔⴽ ⵉⵏⵉⵢⵢⴰⵡⵜ? (Ttamtalit tazggawt aseka qaserk iniyawat?) / What book do you need for the English lesson?
- Student 3: ⵜⵉⵏⵣⴳⴰⵡⵜ ⵀⴻⵙⴰⴽⴰ. (Tinzggawt hesaka) / A notebook please.
School activities[edit | edit source]
Learning is not just about studying. It also involves some activities that make the learning process more fun and interesting. Here are some related words:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ⴼⴰⴷⴰⵙ | fadas | Exercise |
| ⴰⴷⴻⵜⴰⵍ ⵍⴻⵎⴽⵔ | adetal l-emker | Homework |
| ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵜⵓⵎ | ttamtaltilum | Language laboratory |
__Dialogue__
- Teacher: ⴰⵖⴰⵣ ⴰⵎⵉⵙ, ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵜⵓⵎ ⵄⴰⵢⵏⵓⵏ ⵉⵏⵉ ⴰⴷⴻⵜⴰⵍ ⵍⴻⵎⴽⵔ. (Agaz amis, ttamtaltilum eaeynun ini adetal l-emker?) / Today, we will go to the language laboratory. Where is your homework?
- Student 4: ⴰⵛⵏⵏⴰ ⵉⵣⵉ. (Acenna izzi) / I forgot it.
Graduation[edit | edit source]
Graduation is an exciting moment, the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Here are some terms related to graduation:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ⵣⴳⵔⴰⵡ | zgeraw | Diploma |
| ⴰⵔⴰⵜ ⴰⴷⴰⴼⴰⵙ | arata adafas | Graduation ceremony |
| ⵉⵜⴰⵔ ⴰⵔⴰⵜⴰ | itar arata | Graduation party |
__Dialogue__
- Teacher: ⵜⵜⴰⵎⵜⵜⴰⵍⵉⵜ, ⵉⵜⴰⵔ ⴰⵔⴰⵜⴰ, ⵜⵜⴰⵣⵛⴰ ⵣⴳⵔⴰⵡ ⴰⴷⴰⴼⴰⵙ? (Ttamtaltilumi, itar arata, ttazcha zgeraw adafas?) / Students, at the graduation ceremony, do you receive a diploma?
- All the students: ⴰⵡⴰⴱ, ⴰⵡⴰⴱ. (Awab, awab) / Yes, yes.
Remember that learning is a powerful tool that can lead to great opportunities. Learning Kabyle can give you access to a rich cultural heritage, history, and literature. When you have the opportunity to learn a new language, embrace it!
To improve your Kabyle Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- My First Words in Tamazight Kabyle: Over 180 first words in Kabyle ...
- Kabyle Language - Structure, Writing & Alphabet - MustGo
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