#siswati

[best-non-english-word-torunament]

Round one: Shongololo vs Oiseaux

(poll at the end)

Shongololo (siSwati)

[ʃonɡolôːlo]

Translation: Millipede

siSwati is an Atlantic-Congo language belonging to the Bantu branch, which covers most of sub-Saharan Africa. It is spoken by 960 000 people in Eswatini, where it is the national language, but by 4,7 million people in total, half of whom speak it as a second language. Most of them live in South Africa. The prefix si- in siSwati indicates the noun class, shortly explained as a gender system but with more (up to 20) classes, less arbitrary categorization and different but paired classes for singular and plural. From what I’ve found, si- is the prefix for class 7, indicating body parts or pairs in siSwati. From what I remember from a lecture, some Bantu languages use the same class to signify languages, which gives related names such as isiZulu and kinyaRwanda.

Motivation: I love how it feels when saying it! It also manages to seem both long and round, just like the animal itself. <3

Note: I found evidence of shongololo being used in siSwati, but the IPA transcription is taken from Zulu (ishongololo, in which the i- signifies noun class), which is closely related to siSwati. I thought it should have the prefix in- for objects and animals but couldn’t find evidence of that word ever being used, so probably not. Someone who knows siSwati, please tell me how it all works.

Oiseaux (French)

[wa.zo]

Translation: Birds

French is an Indo-European language belonging to the Romance branch originating in France, where it has 64 million speakers and is the national language. However, due to colonialism and historical popularity in Europe (language spread due to cultural, scientific and philosophical dominance and stayed an important lingua franca), French has almost 310 million speakers worldwide, although only 80 million speak it as their first language.

Motivation: Because it has 7 letters, every vowel except for y, and it’s still somehow only two syllables and pronounced wah-zoh.

#best non english word tournament #poll time #round one #siswati #french #shongololo #oiseaux

[rhoyaltey]

I don't know if people put intros on langblr but here is mine,

Native: Xitsonga

Also speaks: English

Learning: Kiswahili, Mandarin Chinese

Planning to learn: Sepedi, Spanish, Tshivenda

Interested: Lingala, Igbo, Chishona, Siswati, Makhuwa, French, Portuguese

#langblr #swahili #mandarin #sepedi #spanish #tshivenda #lingala #igbo #chishona #siswati #makhuwa #french #portuguese

[indizombie]

South Africa has 11 official languages: Zulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Setswana, English, Sesotho, Xitsonga, Siswati, Tshivenda and Ndebele. Many black South Africans are reluctant to use Afrikaans. The elite university, Stellenbosch, came under fire in 2015 for using Afrikaans in lectures, with some students saying they struggled in classes because of it. In 2021, the university announced its recommitment to a multilingual language policy, including Afrikaans, English and isiXhosa.

‘Ryanair Afrikaans test: South African fury over language quiz’, BBC

#BBC #Ryanair #South Africa #Afrikaans #Zulu #isiXhosa #Sepedi #Setswana #English #Sesotho #Xitsonga #Siswati #Tshivenda #Ndebele #black South Africans #Stellenbosch University

[techblogzim]

#caps siswati home language textbooks

[ultimate-word-tournament]

Ultimate Word Tournament!

shongololo (siSwati, Zulu) [ʃonɡolôːlo] a millipede (especially a big one).

Schadenfreude (German) [ˈʃaːdənˌfʁɔʏ̯də] pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune.

#ultimate word tournament #round 2 #polls #shongololo #Schadenfreude

[akalikestodraw]

I'm so relieved rn cuz my final results came in and I got a merit :D

I'm glad siswati didn't bring my grades down too much

#aka talks

[jurakan]

Friend, do you have a fun fact in these fridaily times?

Way to get ahead of the game man! Usually, I'm not that awake for a long time before starting work on Fridays, so I don't have time to answer this early in the morning. But today is your lucky Friday, because I woke up at some obscene hour for reasons unknown.

Anyhow! Today You Learned about South Africa's capitals and official languages.

When I was in elementary school, we had a project where each member of the class had to pick a country and do a presentation on it, complete with food. This included the capital and official language. And I when I picked South Africa, I was happy to report that the country I selected had eleven official languages.

Teacher: Well, yes, they have a lot of languages, but what are the official ones? There can only be one or two.

Me: NOPE! They have eleven.

Welp, Wikipedia lists twelve languages, including South African Sign Language, but I'm looking at their constitution and it seems to only list, as I suspected, eleven official languages. (Only eleven. Wow. That's still a lot.)

That's a lot! And according to their constitution, their official languages are!:

The official languages of the Republic are Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu.

I believe that isiXhosa is the language spoken in Wakanda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the actor playing T'Chaka could speak it. Which is, um, odd, considering that yes, it's an African language, but it's from another part of the continent than Wakanda (admittedly, a fictional country) is supposed to be. It'd be like if a fictional country near Scandanavia spoke Spanish.

Anyhow, South Africa also has three capitals! One for each branch of government: Cape Town, for the legislative branch, Bloemfontein for the judicial branch, and Pretoria for the executive branch!

So now you know.

#Fun Fact Friday #Today You Learned #South Africa #languages #Africa #government

[polyglotsguide]

Discover the Diverse Languages of South Africa: A Visual Guide

A journey through the Languages of South Africa

South Africa, known for its rich cultural heritage and history, is a melting pot of linguistic diversity. The country is home to a multitude of languages, each with its unique characteristics and cultural significance. Let's explore the linguistic tapestry that defines South Africa.

11 Official Languages

South Africa proudly recognizes 11 official languages, reflecting the nation's commitment to linguistic diversity. These languages of South Africa are: - Afrikaans: Derived from Dutch, Afrikaans is spoken by a significant portion of the population and has deep roots in South African history. - English: As a result of colonial history, English is widely spoken and serves as a lingua franca for many South Africans. - isiNdebele: Predominantly spoken in the northern part of the country, isiNdebele has distinct linguistic characteristics. - isiXhosa: Known for its unique click sounds, isiXhosa is one of the official languages and holds cultural importance, especially in the Eastern Cape. - isiZulu: As one of the most widely spoken languages, isiZulu is a Bantu language with a rich cultural and historical heritage. - Sesotho: Spoken by the Sotho people, Sesotho has various dialects and is prominent in the Free State and Lesotho. - Setswana: The language of the Tswana people, Setswana is spoken in the North West and Northern Cape provinces. - siSwati: Predominant in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and parts of South Africa, siSwati is a Bantu language with a unique phonetic structure. - Tshivenda: Tshivenda is spoken by the Venda people in the northern part of the country, with a rich oral tradition. - Xitsonga: Xitsonga, spoken in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, is characterized by its musical tones and has various dialects. - Sepedi: As one of the Bantu languages, Sepedi is spoken by the Pedi people and has variations across regions.

Cultural Significance of Languages

Each language in South Africa is more than a means of communication; it is a bearer of culture, traditions, and historical narratives. The linguistic diversity is a testament to the country's commitment to inclusivity and the recognition of various cultural identities.

Language Use in Education and Media

South Africa's official languages are used in education, with policies promoting multilingualism. Schools often teach in the language spoken by the local community. Additionally, various media outlets, including newspapers, radio, and television, cater to different language speakers, contributing to the preservation of linguistic diversity.

Language Challenges and Preservation Efforts

While South Africa celebrates its linguistic diversity, challenges exist, including language inequalities and the potential loss of certain languages. Efforts are underway to address these challenges, with initiatives focusing on language preservation, education, and the promotion of multilingualism.

Celebrating Linguistic Heritage

Languages of South Africa are not just a means of communication; they are threads in the intricate tapestry of the nation's identity. The linguistic diversity is a source of pride, fostering cultural understanding and unity while preserving the unique heritage of each linguistic community.

How Are Official Languages of South Africa Used in Education?

South Africa promotes multilingualism in education, with schools often teaching in the language spoken by the local community. To understand language use in education, you can explore educational policies on Department of Basic Education and UNESCO.

In What Ways Do South African Media Outlets Cater to Different Languages?

South African media outlets, including newspapers, radio, and television, cater to diverse language speakers. To explore media representation, you can visit news websites such as News24 and South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

What Challenges Exist Regarding South Africa's Linguistic Diversity?

While celebrating linguistic diversity, South Africa faces challenges, including language inequalities and potential language loss. To understand these challenges, you can explore articles on PLOS ONE and ResearchGate.

What Preservation Efforts Are Underway for Languages of South Africa?

Efforts to address language challenges in South Africa include initiatives for preservation, education, and promoting multilingualism. To learn about these efforts, you can visit Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) and UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.

How Do South Africa's Languages Contribute to National Identity?

South Africa's languages contribute significantly to the nation's identity, fostering cultural understanding and unity. To explore the role of languages in national identity, you can read articles on The Conversation and South African History Online. Read more about languages of south africa Looking for the place where this picture was taken? Comment on our instagram and we will reply. Read the full article

#languagesofsouthafrica

[sirjoelhigh]

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#Polres Nunukan #Rokok Ilegal

[best-non-english-word-torunament]

Round two: Shongololo vs Robot

(poll at the end)

Shongololo (siSwati)

[ʃonɡolôːlo]

Translation: Millipede

siSwati is an Atlantic-Congo language belonging to the Bantu branch, which covers most of sub-Saharan Africa. It is spoken by 960 000 people in Eswatini, where it is the national language, but by 4,7 million people in total, half of whom speak it as a second language. Most of them live in South Africa. The prefix si- in siSwati indicates the noun class, shortly explained as a gender system but with more (up to 20) classes, less arbitrary categorization and different but paired classes for singular and plural. From what I’ve found, si- is the prefix for class 7, indicating body parts or pairs in siSwati. From what I remember from a lecture, some Bantu languages use the same class to signify languages, which gives related names such as isiZulu and kinyaRwanda.

Motivation: I love how it feels when saying it! It also manages to seem both long and round, just like the animal itself. <3

Note: I found evidence of shongololo being used in siSwati, but the IPA transcription is taken from Zulu (ishongololo, in which the i- signifies noun class), which is closely related to siSwati. I thought it should have the prefix in- for objects and animals but couldn’t find evidence of that word ever being used, so probably not. Someone who knows siSwati, please tell me how it all works.

Robot (Czech)

[ˈrobot]

Translation: Robot

Czech is an Indo-European language belonging to the Slavic branch from Czechia, where around 9 400 000 of its 12 250 000 speakers live. It’s the main language and isn’t threatened.

Motivation: It was coined within the last 100 years (1921) by Josef Čapek for a sci-fi setting. It comes from "robota" (=serfdom/unpaid labour required by feudal lords and colloquially used derogatory for arduous work) and gave the name to mechanical humanoids used in many other languages! Current sci-fi media wouldn't be the same without this Czech word.

#best non english word tournament #poll time #round two #siswati #czech #shongololo #robot

[udrusi]

"We must have more than twenty copies of dictionaries. We are focusing on where Siswati speakers will benefit. I’m remembering their culture through the words that are in the dictionary."

#langblr

[einereiseblog]

Wir teilen die interessantesten Fakten über Südafrika, die wir auf unserer zweiwöchigen Reise in dieses faszinierende Land gesammelt haben Südafrika ist nicht zuletzt ein Land der Widersprüche. Diese „Regenbogennation“ feiert angeblich den Multikulturalismus, hat aber eine lange und dunkle Geschichte der Rassentrennung. Es ist Teil des größten Naturschutzgebietes der Welt und bleibt dennoch eine Brutstätte der Wilderei. Es hat eine hohe Mordrate, ist aber das einzige Land der Welt, das seine Atomwaffen freiwillig abgebaut hat. Unnötig zu erwähnen, dass Südafrika mit all seinen Macken und Launen ein absolut faszinierendes Land ist. Wir teilen die interessantesten Fakten, die wir auf unserer zweiwöchigen Reise von Kapstadt nach Jo'burg gelernt haben. Interessante Fakten über Südafrika Südafrika hat drei Hauptstädte: Pretoria ist die offizielle Hauptstadt und das Verwaltungszentrum, Kapstadt ist die Hauptstadt der Gesetzgebung und Bloemfontein ist die Hauptstadt der Justiz. (Quelle: CIA World Factbook) Südafrika hat 11 Amtssprachen: isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Setswana, Englisch, Sesotho, Xitsonga, siSwati, Tshivenda und isiNdebele. (Quelle: CIA World Factbook) Von 1948 bis 1991 (43 Jahre) bestimmte das politische System der Apartheid – Herrschaft der weißen Minderheit – jeden Aspekt des Lebens in Südafrika. Im Rahmen dieser Politik trennte die Regierung Schwarze und Weiße, zwang Hunderttausende von Menschen zur Umsiedlung in schwarze „Heimatländer“ und inhaftierte, tötete oder verbannte Gegner. (Quelle: BBC) Rnkadsgn/Shutterstock Nelson Mandela war der erste schwarze Präsident Südafrikas Der Anti-Apartheid-Revolutionär Nelson Mandela wurde von der Regierung für 27 Jahre inhaftiert. Er wurde 1990 unter wachsendem nationalem und internationalem Druck und der Angst vor einem rassistischen Bürgerkrieg freigelassen. Vier Jahre später, 1994, wurde er zum ersten schwarzen Präsidenten Südafrikas gewählt. (Quelle: BBC, Britannica) Eine der charmanteren Tatsachen über Südafrika ist, dass die Vilakazi Street in Soweto die einzige Straße der Welt ist, in der zwei Friedensnobelpreisträger untergebracht waren: Nelson Mandela, der den Preis 1993 gewann, und Erzbischof Desmond Tutu, der 1984 gewann. (Quelle : Guardian, Der Nobelpreis) Südafrika umfasst zwei Binnenstaaten; es umgibt Lesotho vollständig und Eswatini (Swasiland) fast vollständig. (Quelle: CIA World Factbook) Atlas & Boots Südafrika ist die Heimat des vom Aussterben bedrohten afrikanischen Pinguins Südafrika und das benachbarte Namibia sind die Heimat des vom Aussterben bedrohten afrikanischen Pinguins. Die Art ist seit den frühen 1980er Jahren um mehr als 60 % zurückgegangen. (Quelle: Britannica) In Südafrika treffen sich der Atlantische Ozean und der Indische Ozean entlang der südlichen und südwestlichen Kapküste zwischen Cape Agulhas und Cape Point. (Quelle: The New York Times) Es ist möglich, in den Bergketten der Drakensberg-Region in Südafrika und im benachbarten Lesotho Ski zu fahren. Tiffindell ist ein beliebter Ferienort und bietet eine Vielzahl von Winteraktivitäten. (Quelle: BBC) Atlas & Boots Südafrika ist einer der besten Orte der Welt, um Wildtiere zu beobachten Der Krüger-Nationalpark ist einer der besten Orte der Welt, um wild lebende Tiere zu sehen, einschließlich der fünf großen Wildtiere (Elefanten, Löwen, Leoparden, Nashörner und Büffel). Im Jahr 2002 schloss sich Kruger mit dem Limpopo-Park in Mosambik und dem Gonarezhou-Nationalpark in Simbabwe zusammen, um den Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park zu bilden, der ungefähr so ​​groß ist wie die Niederlande und als das größte Naturschutzgebiet der Welt gilt. (Quelle: Britannica) In Südafrika leben fast 80 % der Nashörner der Welt. Leider wurde es am härtesten von Wilderern getroffen, wobei jedes Jahr mehr als 1.000 Nashörner getötet wurden. (Quelle: Save The Rhino) Der ikonische Tafelberg ist eines der New7Wonders of Nature. Mit 1.085 m ist es nicht die Höhe des Berges, sondern

seine Breite, die am beeindruckendsten ist; die kahle, vernarbte Nordwand erstreckt sich über drei Kilometer. (Quelle: New7Wonders) Alexcpt_photography/Shutterstock Kapstadts berühmter Tafelberg JRR Tolkien, der berühmte Autor von Der Herr der Ringe und Der Hobbit, wurde 1892 in Bloemfontein in Südafrika geboren. Er verließ das Land mit seiner Familie im Alter von vier Jahren und wuchs anschließend in England auf. (Quelle: Britannica) Die Karoo-Region in Südafrika enthält den vollständigsten und ununterbrochensten Fossilienbestand des Lebens auf der Erde, von vor etwa 260 Millionen Jahren bis vor 180 Millionen Jahren. Es beherbergt einige der besten Fossilien früher Dinosaurier und war maßgeblich daran beteiligt, das wissenschaftliche Establishment davon zu überzeugen, dass sich Säugetiere aus Reptilien und nicht direkt aus Amphibien entwickelt haben. (Quelle: New Scientist) Vor ungefähr zwei Milliarden Jahren stürzte ein Meteor von der Größe eines Berges (ungefähr 10 km im Durchmesser) auf die Erde und bildete einen zwischen 180 und 300 km breiten Krater; was heute als Vredefort Dome in Südafrika bekannt ist. Der Aufprall bleibt das weltweit größte bekannte Einzelenergiefreisetzungsereignis. (Quelle: NASA, UNESCO) Gemeinfrei Der Ursprung des Vredefort Dome ist eine der interessantesten Fakten über Südafrika Südafrika beherbergt 10 UNESCO-Welterbestätten, darunter Robben Island, wo Nelson Mandela inhaftiert war, und der bereits erwähnte Vredefort Dome. (Quelle: UNESCO) Eine der ermutigendsten Tatsachen über Südafrika ist, dass es 2006 als fünftes Land der Welt die gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe anerkannte. (Quelle: The New York Times) Der „Sardinenlauf“ ist eines der größten Meeresereignisse der Welt und findet von Mai bis Juli entlang der Ostküste Südafrikas statt. Die Untiefen sind so groß – 15 km lang und 4 km breit – dass sie sogar aus dem Weltraum gesehen werden können. (Quelle: BBC, National Geographic) Greg Lecoeur/Fair Use Der Sardine Run ist eines der größten Meeresereignisse der Welt Die erste menschliche Herztransplantation wurde 1967 im Groote Schuur Hospital in Kapstadt durchgeführt. Das Herz eines 26-jährigen Verkehrsunfallopfers, Denise Darvall, wurde einem 54-jährigen Lebensmittelhändler, Louis Washkansky, transplantiert. Leider starb Washkansky 18 Tage nach der Operation. (Quelle: BBC) Der berühmte Aktivist Mahatma Gandhi lebte 21 Jahre lang in Südafrika. Es wird gesagt, dass er dort seine politischen Ansichten, Ethik und Politik entwickelt hat, aber er wurde auch für seine Ansichten gegenüber schwarzen Südafrikanern kritisiert. (Quelle: BBC) Violett/Shutterstock Gandhi verbrachte 21 Jahre in Südafrika Eine der interessantesten Tatsachen über Südafrika ist, dass es das einzige Land der Welt ist, das freiwillig selbst gebaute und kontrollierte Atomwaffen abgebaut hat. (Quelle: The Atlantic) Mit 216 m ist die Bloukrans Bridge in Südafrika einer der längsten Bungeesprünge der Welt – ein ganzes Stück länger als Kias Nevis-Bungejump in Neuseeland! (Quelle: CNN) Lonely Planet Südafrika, Lesotho & Swasiland ist ein umfassender Reiseführer für Südafrika, ideal für diejenigen, die sowohl die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten erkunden als auch weniger befahrene Straßen wählen möchten. Hauptbild: Toniflap/Shutterstock .

#Afrika #South_Africa #Fakten #interessante #Südafrika

[techblogzim]

[ultimate-word-tournament]

Ultimate Word Tournament!

thaumatrope (English, Weird Scientific Toy Dialect) [ˈθɔːmətrəʊp] a scientific toy devised in the 19th century, consisting of a disc with a different picture on each of its two sides, these appearing to combine into one image when the disc is rapidly rotated.

shongololo (siSwati, Zulu) [ʃonɡolôːlo] a millipede (especially a big one).

#ultimate word tournament #polls #round 1 #thaumatrope #shongololo

[akalikestodraw]

Idk why but i suddenly have the urge to teach y'all some basic siswati even if im not the best at it

So

Sawubona means hello/hi

Unjani means how are you(ninjani is the same but plural)

Umngani means friend(bangani is the plural word)

Kutsandza means to love

Dvweba means draw and umdvwebi means artist

Example sentence:Sawubona umngani wami!

Translation:Hello my friend !

May or may not teach y'all more later :)

#aka talks