Learn about Kenyan sweets
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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 5! In this lesson you'll learn five essential words related to food and drink. These are five sweets and desserts that are common 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: makopa ya nazi |
| Michael: Kenyan coconut plantains |
| Medina: (slow) makopa ya nazi (regular) makopa ya nazi |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: makopa ya nazi |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: This dessert consists of plantains cooked with coconut. The plantain is mixed with curry powder, cinnamon, cloves, and a little salt before the coconut is added to the mixture and simmered. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Makopa ya nazi yaweza kukuliwa wakati wowote na pahali popote. |
| Michael: Kenyan coconut plantain can be eaten at anytime and anywhere. |
| Medina: (slow) Makopa ya nazi yaweza kukuliwa wakati wowote na pahali popote. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: biskuti ya Nazi |
| Michael: coconut biscuits |
| Medina: (slow) biskuti ya Nazi (regular) biskuti ya Nazi |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: biskuti ya Nazi |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: These yummy biscuits are made of coconut and cashew nuts and usually eaten as a snack. It is easy to find coconut biscuits in the supermarkets, but in the coastal area where coconut is common, these biscuits can be found in any other shop. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Biskuti ya nazi inauzwa kwa wingi kwa sababu ya ladha yake. |
| Michael: Coconut biscuits are a big seller because of their delicious taste. |
| Medina: (slow) Biskuti ya nazi inauzwa kwa wingi kwa sababu ya ladha yake. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: mandazi |
| Michael: sweet donut |
| Medina: (slow) mandazi (regular) mandazi |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: mandazi |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: This is one snack anyone in Kenya can identify from a long distance because of its deep-frying smell. It is a common snack in the morning and often accompanied by tea or coffee, though it can be eaten at any time. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Harufu ya kupendeza ya mandazi mara nyingi huletaa njaa. |
| Michael: The sweet smell of sweet donuts usually incites hunger. |
| Medina: (slow) Harufu ya kupendeza ya mandazi mara nyingi huletaa njaa. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Medina: mahamri |
| Michael: donut buns |
| Medina: (slow) mahamri (regular) mahamri |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: mahamri |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: This is a heavier fried bread that looks like a doughnut and originates from the coastal region. This explains why it’s made from coconut milk and acts as the principle cuisine for people along the coast. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Watoto wanapenda kukula mahamri. |
| Michael: Children like to eat donut buns. |
| Medina: (slow) Watoto wanapenda kukula mahamri. |
| Michael: Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Medina: keki |
| Michael: cake |
| Medina: (slow) keki (regular) keki |
| Michael: Listeners, please repeat: |
| Medina: keki |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Michael: Cakes come in varieties such as cheese and chocolate cake. Many Kenyans prefer to buy ready-made cakes. The baking process varies depending on the availability of the equipment. |
| Michael: Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Medina: (normal) Kupika keki unahitaji umaakini na utaratibu ilikupata keki bora. |
| Michael: Baking a cake requires a keenness in procedure, for better results. |
| Medina: (slow) Kupika keki unahitaji umaakini na utaratibu ilikupata keki bora. |
| QUIZ |
| Michael: Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Medina will give you the Swahili – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Medina: makopa ya nazi |
| [pause]Michael: Kenyan coconut plantains |
| Medina: biskuti ya Nazi |
| [pause]Michael: coconut biscuits |
| Medina: mandazi |
| [pause]Michael: sweet donut |
| Medina: mahamri |
| [pause]Michael: donut buns |
| Medina: keki |
| [pause]Michael: cake |
Outro |
| Michael: There you have it – five sweets and desserts 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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