Language/Sundanese/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Sundanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn some important geographic vocabulary in Sundanese. Learning the vocabulary related to geography will help you better navigate your way around and communicate with locals when travelling to Indonesia, especially in the West Java province.
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Landforms[edit | edit source]
Mountains[edit | edit source]
Indonesia is famous for its beautiful mountains, and West Java province is no exception. Here are some Sundanese words for various landforms:
| Sundanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gunung | gu-nung | mountain |
| lembah | lembah | valley |
| pegunungan | pe-gu-nung-an | mountain range |
Rivers[edit | edit source]
Rivers are important for transportation, agriculture and fishing in Sundanese culture. Here are some Sundanese words for various aspects of rivers:
| Sundanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sungai | sungai | river |
| air | ayer | water |
| hulu | hoo-lu | upstream |
| hilir | he-leer | downstream |
Islands[edit | edit source]
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation, made up of thousands of islands. Here are some Sundanese words related to islands:
| Sundanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| pulau | pu-lao | island |
| samudra | sa-moo-dra | ocean |
| laut | la-oot | sea |
| daratan | da-ra-tan | mainland |
Directions[edit | edit source]
When travelling in Indonesia, it's important to know Sundanese words for various directions.
| Sundanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| utara | oo-ta-ra | north |
| selatan | se-la-tan | south |
| barat | ba-rat | west |
| timur | tee-moor | east |
Here's a dialogue to help you practice:
- Person 1: Gampang ka mana? (Where is it easy to go?)
- Person 2: Ku utara (To the north)
Weather[edit | edit source]
The weather in Sundanese can be quite unpredictable, so it's important to be able to ask for weather conditions.
| Sundanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| udara | oo-da-ra | air / atmosphere |
| angin | ang-in | wind |
| hujan | hoo-jan | rain |
| panas | pa-nas | hot / sunny |
| dingin | ding-in | cold |
Here's a dialogue to help you practice:
- Person 1: Cuaca naon? (What's the weather like?)
- Person 2: Baru beuli hujan. (It just started raining.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
That's all for Sundanese vocabulary related to geography. Remember, the best way to learn is to practice, so try to use these words in conversations with native speakers. Don't forget to check out Find native speakers and ask them any questions you have! You can also improve your Sundanese Vocabulary with Polyglot Club. 😎
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