Learn about Kenyan tribes
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Michael: Hi, everyone, I'm Michael. |
| Medina: And I’m Medina! |
| Michael: And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Swahili Vocabulary, Lesson 25! In this lesson you'll learn five essential words related to society and culture. These are five well-known tribes in Kenya. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at SwahiliPod101.com. |
Lesson focus |
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| Michael: Medina, what’s our first word? |
| Medina: Kikuyu |
| Michael: Kikuyu |
| Medina: (slow) Kikuyu (regular) Kikuyu |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Kikuyu |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: The Kikuyu is an ethnic group mostly from the central part of Kenya, but because of their active engagement in business, they can be found in any place in the country. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Wakikuyu hupanda vyakula tofauti kwa sababu ya hali nzuri ya anga katika eneo yao. |
| Michael: The Kikuyus grow a lot of different foods because of favorable weather conditions in their region. |
| Medina: (slow) Wakikuyu hupanda vyakula tofauti kwa sababu ya hali nzuri ya anga katika eneo yao. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: Luhya |
| Michael: Luhya |
| Medina: (slow) Luhya (regular) Luhya |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Luhya |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: The Luhya are distributed in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Their percentage in Kenya ranks them as the second largest ethnic group in Kenya, with about 16 sub-ethnic groups. They are agriculturalists in the western fertile highlands. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Mashindano ya kupigana kwa ng'ombe ndume ni tamaduni ya jadi miongoni mwa wa luhya. |
| Michael: Bull fighting is an ancient competition that still exists among the Luhyas. |
| Medina: (slow) Mashindano ya kupigana kwa ng'ombe ndume ni tamaduni ya jadi miongoni mwa wa luhya. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: Luo |
| Michael: Luo |
| Medina: (slow) Luo (regular) Luo |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Luo |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Luos are Nilotic ethnic groups made up of several ethnically and linguistically related groups found in the Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Congo, and Tanzania. They are the fourth largest group in Kenya and occupy the area around the Lake Victoria basin. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Waluo wamekuwa miongoni mwa wanasiasa mashuhuri tangu Kenya ipate uhuru. |
| Michael: Luos have been among the active politicians since Kenya got its independence. |
| Medina: (slow) Waluo wamekuwa miongoni mwa wanasiasa mashuhuri tangu Kenya ipate uhuru. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: Swahili |
| Michael: Swahili |
| Medina: (slow) Swahili (regular) Swahili |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Swahili |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: The Swahili occupy the coastal area of Kenya. They are a product of intermarriage between the original Kenyans and migrants from the Persian gulf, the Portuguese and the Omani who came to trade and conquer the coast. They are known for art, literature, and architecture. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Waswahili wanajulikana kwa hotuba na michezo ya sanaa yanayopendeza sana. |
| Michael: Swahilis are known for good Swahili rhetoric and theatrical activities. |
| Medina: (slow) Waswahili wanajulikana kwa hotuba na michezo ya sanaa yanayopendeza sana. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Medina: Maasai |
| Michael: Maasai |
| Medina: (slow) Maasai (regular) Maasai |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: Maasai |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: The Maasai are a nomadic group that are well-known in the world and distinguished for sustaining their culture in an era when most Kenyans are embracing contemporary culture. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Wakenya wengine ng'ambo hutumia mavazi ya Maasai kuwakilisha vazi la Kenya. |
| Michael: Some Kenyans abroad use the Maasai attire as a representation of the Kenyan dress. |
| Medina: (slow) Wakenya wengine ng'ambo hutumia mavazi ya Maasai kuwakilisha vazi la Kenya. |
| QUIZ |
| Michael: Okay, listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Medina will give you the Swahili – please repeat it out loud! Are you ready? |
| Medina: Kikuyu |
| [pause]Michael: Kikuyu |
| Medina: Luhya |
| [pause]Michael: Luhya |
| Medina: Luo |
| [pause]Michael: Luo |
| Medina: Swahili |
| [pause]Michael: Swahili |
| Medina: Maasai |
| [pause]Michael: Maasai |
Outro |
| Michael: There you have it – five tribes in Kenya! We have more vocab lists available at SwahiliPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks, everyone, see you next time! |
| Medina: Kwaheri ya kuonana. |
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