Language/Swati/Vocabulary/Geography
Hi Swati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will cover some vocabulary related to geography in Swati. Geography is an interesting subject that deals with the study of the earth and its physical features. Let's get started!
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Landforms[edit | edit source]
Swati language has a lot of words to describe landforms. A landform is a natural formation on the surface of the earth, such as a mountain or a hill. Here are some examples of landforms in Swati:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ndweleni | /nd`weː.lɛ.ni/ | Mountain |
| Lefa | /lɛ.ɸa/ | Hill |
| Sihlabatjhana | xɑː.na/ | Valley |
| Umfula | /um.fu.la/ | River |
| Lwandle | /lwɑn.de.lɛ/ | Ocean |
| Ntlangano | /nt.lan.ga.no/ | Lake |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ndza kuma kwa lefa. (I am coming from the hill.)
- Person 2: Uxolo, nami ngakhona. (Sorry, I am also from there.)
Directions[edit | edit source]
Knowing the directions in Swati can be helpful when you are traveling or giving directions to someone. Here are some words and phrases related to directions in Swati:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Teka ngetfu | /tɛ.ka ŋɛ.t͡fu/ | North |
| Teka notjhani | /tɛ.ka no.t͡ʃa.ni/ | South |
| Teka lwa manyati | /tɛ.ka ɬwa ma.ɲa.ti/ | East |
| Teka lwa mugandasi | /tɛ.ka ɬwa mu.ɡan.da.si/ | West |
| Lapha | /la.ɸa/ | Here |
| Kuya khona | /ku.ja xa.nɔ/ | There |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Hi ngihlala lapha. (Hi, I live here.)
- Person 2: Kuyakhona kuyangena endlini yini? (Is it over there where I enter?)
Climate[edit | edit source]
Swati's climate can be described as temperate with two distinct seasons, dry and wet. Here are some words related to climate:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Matimu | /ma.ti.mu/ | Winter |
| Lweti | /ɬwe.ti/ | Summer |
| Ukwati | /uk.wa.ti/ | Dry season |
| Ukwendlu | /uk.wɛn.dlu/ | Wet season |
| Nqwelo | /n.ǃwe.lo/ | Wind |
| Inhloko | /in.ɬɔː.kɔ/ | Cloud |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Lweti kuningi kusePitoli. (It's very hot in Pretoria this summer.)
- Person 2: Nawe umukwati lapha? (Are you also in the dry season here?)
Natural Resources[edit | edit source]
Swati is a land rich in natural resources. These resources have been used for centuries as sources of income and sustenance. Here are some words related to natural resources in Swati:
| Swati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Umbhenyulo | /um.bʰɛ.ɲu.lo/ | Mineral |
| Intsingizi | /in.tǃin.ɡi.zi/ | Forest |
| Imithombo | /i.mi.tʰɔm.bo/ | Timber |
| Khuba | /kʰu.ba/ | Grass |
| Intsimi | /in.t͡ʃi.mi/ | Farm |
| Ezintweni | /ɛ.zin.tʷɛ.ni/ | Natural resources |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ngizothola umithombo kuMthatha. (I will get timber at Mthatha.)
- Person 2: O, kuyahlola lapho. (Oh, it's abundant there.)
I hope you found this Swati geography lesson helpful. Don't forget to practice speaking with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions. Also, don't forget to check out our [ [Language/Swati|Swati] [ [Language/Swati/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page for more words that can help improve your Swati language skills.
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Days of the Week
- Colors
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- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Animals
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- Feelings and Emotions
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