Language/Belarusian/Vocabulary/Nature
As a Belarusian language teacher, I am excited to introduce the vocabulary of nature in Belarus! Belarus has a rich and diverse ecosystem with many plants, animals, and landscapes unique to its geography. By learning these words, you'll be able to better understand and appreciate the natural beauty of Belarus.
Let's start with some basic words for plants:
Plants
Trees
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| дуб | dʊb | oak |
| сосна | sosna | pine tree |
| бяроза | b'jaroza | birch tree |
| ясень | jasenʲ | ash tree |
Flowers
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ружа | ruʒa | rose |
| мак | mak | poppy |
| май | maj | lily-of-the-valley |
| тульпан | tulʲpan | tulip |
Plants
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| трава | tr'ava | grass |
| капуста | kapusta | cabbage |
| гародніна | harodnina | vegetable garden |
| грэчка | hrečka | buckwheat |
Next, let's move on to some words for animals:
Animals
Land Animals
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| зубр | zubr | bison |
| лось | losʲ | moose |
| воўк | vawk | wolf |
| кажан | kazhan | bat |
Birds
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| сойка | sojka | jay |
| сарока | saroka | magpie |
| журавель | žuravelʲ | crane |
| свалка | svalka | swallow |
Insects
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| бабочка | babočka | butterfly |
| муха | mukha | fly |
| бджола | bdžola | bee |
| мураўей | muravej | ant |
Finally, let's explore some of the unique landscapes in Belarus:
Landscapes
Bodies of Water
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| возера | vozyera | lakes |
| рака | raka | river |
| канал | kanal | canal |
| вадапад | vadapad | waterfall |
Forests
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| лес | l'es | forest |
| ручай | ručaj | stream |
| хвойны лес | khvojny les | coniferous forest |
| дубовы лес | dubovy les | oak wood |
Now that you've learned some of the vocabulary of nature in Belarus, I encourage you to explore the country and experience it for yourself. Not only will you get to see the beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife, but you'll be able to practice speaking the Belarusian language with the locals.
In the next lesson, we'll discuss the different climates found in Belarus.
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Sources
- Belarusian monetary unit Definition, Meaning & Synonyms ...
- Raysn: The Belarusian Frontier of Yiddish Modernism | In geveb