Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the animal world and learn how to name common animals in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Drinks, Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Culture: Traditional Clothing and ..., Clothes & Ordinal Numbers.
Animals[edit | edit source]
Animals play an important role in the ecosystem and are an integral part of Malagasy culture. From the famous lemurs to the smallest insects, Madagascar is home to unique and fascinating creatures.
Let's start by learning the Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy vocabulary for some common animals:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sasak'ela | /sasakʼela/ | crocodile |
| akoho | /akʊhʊ/ | chicken |
| alika | /aˈlikʌ/ | mouse |
| fera | /fera/ | cat |
| biby | /bibʲ/ | cow |
| fosa | /ˈfʊsʌ/ | fossa |
| voay | /vaʊ̯aj/ | bat |
| jiolahy | /d͡ʒuˈlaha/ | rooster |
| varika | /vaˈriːkʌ/ | pig |
| bibika | /bibika/ | goat |
Now let's see how to use these words in context:
- Person 1: Vaovao ve izao mba mankasitraka ny sasak'ela? (Have you heard about the crocodile?)
- Person 2: Eny, izaho kosa mankasitraka fa tsy mety mifandray amin'ny olona. (Yes, I have heard, I also know that it's not good to get too close to them.)
- Person 1: Akory ny omby no tsy mety ho be dia be amin'ny firenena in Malagasy. (Cows are very important to the Malagasy people.)
- Person 2: Eny, manana ambony toerana eo anatiny amin'ny fiainana eo amin'ny Malagasy. (Yes, they have a significant place in Malagasy's livelihood.)
To improve your Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
- Madagascar is home to over 100 species of lemurs, the world's most diverse group of primates. - The fossa is the largest predator in Madagascar and is known for its ability to hunt lemurs. - The pig is a popular symbol of wealth and status in Malagasy culture. - The bat is sometimes considered a sacred animal in Malagasy culture and is associated with ancestors and spirits.
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