SEASON 5, EPISODE 9
There are diverse languages spoken in Mauritania. These languages reflect the diverse ethnic and cultural makeup of Mauritania, contributing to its cultural complexity. The main languages include:
- Standard Arabic
- Hassaniya Arabic
- Fula
- Soninke
- Wolof
- French
- English
Hassaniya Arabic, also known as Hasanya Arabic or Hassani Arabic, is a variant of Arabic predominantly spoken among the Arab-Berbers and the Sahrawi people in Mauritania. It is the primary language for a majority of the population in Mauritania, and it is also spoken in certain regions of Mali, Senegal, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, and Niger.
In Mauritania, Hassaniya Arabic holds cultural and significant linguistic importance, playing a vital role in everyday communication across various domains like business, education, media, among others. It coexists with other languages including Standard Arabic, English, and French.
On today's episode of Learn Africa, we will be diving into some common phrases in Hassaniya Arabic language with their meanings. Below are some common phrases you can learn and be familiar with.
Is-selaamucaleykum - Peace be upon you
We caleykum is-selaam - And on you, too
Ish haal is-sbaah - Good morning
Ish haal li-mgiil - Good afternoon
Ish haal li-mbaat - Good evening
Is-sbaah - Morning
Il-gaayle - Noon
Id-dahmiis - Afternoon
Leyle - Night
Nte esmak? - What's your name?
Aane esmi… - My name is…
Ish haalak? - How are you?
Lebaas meshaallaah - I am fine
Ish haal usrtak? - How is the family?
Lebaas cliihum - They are fine
Lebaas meshaallaah - It is fine
Nte min mneyn? - Where are you from?
Aane min… - I am from…
Maca is-selaam - Good-bye
Ile il-liqaa - See you
Yuum saciid - Have a good day
Leyle saciide - Have a good night
Merhbe! - Welcome!
Shukran! - Thank you!
Lethneyn - Monday
Ith-thlaathe - Tuesday
Lerbca - Wednesday
Likhmiis - Thursday
Il-jumuca - Friday
Is-sibt - Saturday
Il-had - Sunday
Yuum - Day
Sbuuc - Week
Shhar - Month
Sene - Year
Aane - I
Nte - You (Singular-Male)
Nti - You (Singular-Female)
Huwe - He
Hiye - She
Nahne - We
Ntuume - You
Huume - They
Mra - Woman
Raajil - Man
Rajjaale - Men
Tivle - Girl
Taavilaat - Girls
Tvel - Boy
cIyyel - Boys
Ishiir - Child
Ishaashre - Children
Usra - Family
Um - Mother
Bu - Father
Zewje - Wife
Zewj - Husband
Khit - Sister
Khu - Brother
Is-sbuuh - Breakfast
Li-qde - Lunch
Li-che - Dinner
Taable - Table
Migcayde Chair
Baab - Door
Kuwe - Window
Qlem - Pen
Qlem rasaas - Pencil
Karne - Notebook
Ktaab - Book
Sak - Bag
Plaat - Plate
Kiddu - Spoon
Muus - Knife
Balaaye - Broom
Metke - Bed
Mbedju - Blanket
Dra - Bedsheet
Hsayra - Mmat
Lbaas - Clothes
Tirki - Shirt
Sirwaal - Pants/Trousers
Ncaayil - Shoes
Raale - Bike
Bassaraat - Eyeglasses
Il-me - Water
Etaay - Tea
Kaave - Coffee
Il-lben - Milk
Is-sekker - Sugar
Il-milh - Salt
Maaru - Rice
Il-huut - Fish
Il-lham - Meat
Il-kuziin - Kitchen
Id-daar - House
Il-beyt - Room
Il-medrase - School
Id-duush - Toilet
Il-marsa - Market
Il-butiig - Shop
Il-mekteb - Office
li-bhar - River
li-msiid - Mosque
Il-benk - Bank
Waahid - One
Ethneyn - Two
Ethlaathe - Three
Arbca - Four
Khamse - Five
Sitte - Six
Sebca - Seven
Ethmaanye - Eight
Tisca - Nine
cashra - Ten
Written and edited by Ebby
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