#setswana

[burninglights]

Hozier’s Butchered Tongue is so resonant for me. Though my mother tongue wasn’t subject to a campaign of eradication like Scots Gaelic, Gaelic and Welsh, I have lost most of it to assimilation.

I’ve been relearning it for about a year now, and while it is very much a butchered tongue in my mouth, the act of speaking it is an act of resistance, of recovery, of joy.

It is still singing in me, here, above the ground - that has to count for something.

The lyrics are in Scots Gaelic (which I have been Learning more about the history of thanks to @ayeforscotland ‘s server — I highly recommend you watch his in defence of Scots Gaelic video) and my own mother tongue Setswana, and translate to “I feel at home, hearing a music few still understand.”

Finally, the person in the last panel is singing/shouting against a backdrop of newspaper headlines (one reads ‘Independence Now!’ as a nod to Welsh & Scottish independence movements) because fighting to bring back the Welsh, Gaelic & Scots Gaelic languages is a continuing challenge.

Special thanks to @relnicht for all his help with the Scots Gaelic!

[running-with-the-feels]

Okay so, odd question but:

Cyrax is canonically from Botswana, so for a fic I'm working on I wanted to include him speaking Setswana and possibly making some food.

The food bit I can find some info on, though any more would be welcome but reliable translations and grammar guides for Setswana seem to be nonexistent so is there anyone who speaks Setswana that might be able to help me out?

Specifically I'm trying to find how to say "Please be careful" and any terms of endearment for both friends and romantic partners that exist, the more the merrier.

I just don't want to ignore the fact that he's from Botswana, especially since I'm also including these elements for other characters in the same fic (Czech terms of endearment from Tomáš, Mandarin phrases for Kuai Liang and Bi-Han, etc)

And I don't want to just cobble words together and fuck up the grammar so that it makes no sense

I know this is probably a long shot, but any help is greatly appreciated

[nonenglishsongs]

Cassper Nyovest, OkMalumKoolKat - Gusheshe (Tswana - thank you @oratilwemotlapele!)

[simplyingrid-blog]

Banna ba MaTswana will be the death of me!

[qcellbit]

Sorry if this is intrusive, but what exactly is your race? (sorry if this is too personal)

naw don't worry i don't mind talking about it especially cus i keep bringing it up very vaguely in my posts! my mother is black motswana and my father is hispanic and they're both immigrants and we live in britain ^^ but in the future i do want to move to mexico where a lot of my family still live

[lionheartlr]

Botswana

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[annagrzinskys]

Ndlovu Youth Choir's performance of bohemian rhapsody in (I think) Zulu was so good it brought tears to my eyes

[kemetic-dreams]

Amapiano, a Nguni word loosely translated to "the pianos", is a South African subgenre of house music that emerged in South Africa in the mid-2010s. It is a hybrid of deep house, jazz, and lounge music characterized by synths and wide percussive basslines.

There is ambiguity and debate concerning its origins, with various accounts of the musical styles in the Johannesburg townships. Because it has a small similarities with Bacardi, some people assert the genre began in Pretoria but it remains uncertain. Various accounts as to who formed the popular genre make it impossible to accurately pinpoint its origins.

The word amapiano is a IsiZulu or IsiXhosa, or dipiano is a word loosely translated to "the pianos", The genre is mostly sang in Zulu and Xhosa, Sotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, one of South Africa's native tongues.

Amapiano is a subgenre of house and kwaito music. It is a hybrid of deep house, jazz, and lounge music characterised by synths and wide percussive basslines.

Amapiano is distinguished by high-pitched piano melodies, kwaito from South Africa basslines, low tempo 1990s South African house rhythms and percussions from another local subgenre of house known as tribal house.

An important element of the genre is the prevalent use of the "log drum", a wide percussive bassline, which was popularised by producer MDU aka TRP. According to amapiano pioneer Kabza De Small:

I don't know what happened. I don't know how he figured out the log drum. Amapiano music has always been there, but he's the one who came up with the log drum sound. These boys like experimenting. They always check out new plug-ins. So when MDU figured it out, he ran with it.

The use of percussive basslines in South African house music predates amapiano, and was possibly pioneered by kwaito producer M’Du (also known as Mdu Masilela.)

[readyforevolution]

African Còuntries That Spèaks Their Languages More Than Fòreign Languages:

1. Ethiopia 🇪🇹 (Amharic)

2. Tanzania 🇹🇿 (Swahili)

3. Somalia 🇸🇴 (Somali)

4. Kenya 🇰🇪 (Swahili)

5. Eritrea🇪🇷 (Tigrenia)

6. Zambia 🇿🇲 (Bemba, Nyanja)

7. Madagascar🇲🇬 (Malagasy)

8. Malawi 🇲🇼 (Chewa)

9. Botswana 🇧🇼 (Setswana)

10. Lesotho 🇱🇸 (Sesotho)

11. South Africa 🇿🇦 (Nguni, Sotho-Tswana)

[burninglights]

unstoppable force (speech impediment that intensifies on plosives and tendency to speak in a monotone) vs. immovable object (Setswana being both a tonal language and heavily reliant on alveolar fricatives)

[freightertonowhere]

friendly psa before the men's 200m: Letsile Tebogo's last name does NOT rhyme with the english word 'go' like nbc has been saying it. the setswana 'G' is more like a throaty 'H.'

here's him pronouncing his name

the closest reference point I can think of is the spanish 'J.' if that sound is difficult for you, a more accurate pronunciation would be an english 'H' rather than an english 'G'

[woke-arts]

Love is the compass #TheArtOfTheLoveVibration #Author #Compass #mentalhealth #spirituality #clarity #zulu #hlubi #setswana https://www.instagram.com/p/CpHOXCNDmUN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bathoarchives]

Exploring Mpho Sebina's Artistic Appreciation of her African and Setswana Roots

By Atang Moalosi and Tefo Kosie

Hailing from the Kgatleng District’s capital Mochudi is Mpho Sebina, a singer-songwriter who has immersed herself in producing and creating the continent's best jazz, soul, and afro-fusion music. A self-proclaimed Pan-Africanist, Mpho's music has been a true reflection of expressing her African and Tswana roots through cognizant use of local rhythmic instrumentation and vocal progressions, to say the least.

The love and use of indigenous elements prevailed notably in her 2015 debut single 'Loves Light' which she explains was inspired by the song Tselane by BLK JKS which is loosely based on a Tswana folktale 'Tselane'. The song, produced by local legendary beatmaker Favi includes elements of the staple beats and claps of traditional folk music production fused with soul. The music video features a cameo of traditional dancers and showcases the landscape of Botswana from the luscious water basins to the barren semi-desert land with the soundtrack playing behind the eye-catching visuals laying a foundation of Mpho’s start to dominance in the music scene.

stills from the 'Tjuele' music video directed by Thina Zibi

It would take a whole two years for Mpho to return and release two songs leading up to the release of her debut EP 'Neo' with very memorable moments such as the song ‘Tjuele’ which is a rendition of another famous setswana folktale with the same name. The song features ATI, another local music giant who sings the chorus repeatedly in the background. This music video in contrast only features Mpho (Tjuele's mother) and a young girl (Tjuele). In the first scene, Mpho is seen caressing the young girl’s hair, both draped in white dresses. Behind them is a famous portrait of a black woman and her son, which is beloved among the black community directly linking to the thematic affectionate scenery painted by the song and the visuals. The song has this continuous click-clack sound, reminiscent of the tune of clapping hands and matlhoa or traditional leg rattles used as a part of uniform for typical traditional dance. Remarkably Tjuele is the only song in the project sung in Setswana.

stills from the 'Slip Away' music video directed by Mpho Sebina and Motheo Moeng

‘Slip Away’ is another beautiful 5-minute song from the Neo EP of Mpho harmonizing over a midtempo beat, the song was also accompanied by a set of visuals that captures the hustle and bustle of the city of Accra in Ghana. The video includes many beautiful shots including Mpho having her hair plaited in the streets, women dressed in beautiful African attire and women carrying their belongings over their heads which is a very common practice amongst African women.

‘LORA’

'Lora' album cover designed by Tebogo Cranwell and Neo Rakgajane

‘Lora’ is Mpho Sebina's debut album, released in 2020 five years after introducing the world to her very enigmatic sound. The album cover itself is quite a striking piece. With its shade of blue background, it only highlights certain parts of Mpho's half-bodily features. The first thing noticeable is the pink highlighted corn rows, her lips and some African beads which include cowrie shells deemed very valuable in most African cultures. This album is easily Mpho's most definitive record, both sonically and visually as it sets her among the most highly decorated singers the continent boasts.

stills from the 'Pula' music video directed by Yannis Sainte-rose

The lead single 'Pula' is taken from the setswana song 'Pula Nkgodisa' which translates to ‘Rain, help me grow’ and the “Rain Rain Go Away” song. She uses rain as a metaphor for pain and shows struggle with the lyrics 'Rain Rain Go Away, I wanna go out and Play’. Later in the song she employs rain as a metaphor for growth posing a divergent perspective with lyrics 'Pula Nkgodise, Pula Mphodisa'. This song reflects on times of struggle and hope as it was released in 2020 when the world was heavily gripped by the coronavirus pandemic and a worldwide lockdown. The music video includes shots of Mpho wearing an African print headwrap and cardigan along with her Bantu knots. The conscious use of Setswana lyrics and visual nuances further displays Mpho's love for making music that centers her heritage as a Motswana.

stills from the Melodi music video directed by Yannis Sainte-rose

The song ‘Melodi's’ music video features Mpho Sebina in a few shots where she is covered by cloth and some other noteworthy scenes with her in front of the backdrop of the abstract painting which matches the colour of her African headwrap. The constant use of African clothing and artefacts in and around her visual presentations accompanying the already Afrocentric sonics just solidify the passion behind the endemic standard she has set for herself.

stills from the Dumelang music video directed by Mpho Sebina

‘Dumelang’ is a very warm and welcoming song that pretty much highlights a very important aspect of Botswana's culture-the standard gesture of greeting. The song hosts a confident Mpho giving the listeners a brief tour of the beautiful country and her own experiences within the context of the song. It also boasts visual excellence, a highly decorated facet of Mpho Sebina as an artist by showcasing parts of Botswana's culture, including scenes of her dressed in clothing sourced from local brands, also sweeping with a traditional broom/ ‘lefeelo la ditlhokwa’ close to a three-legged pot which is quite reminiscent of a traditional home in a village. Other shots include local art persons cameos including Dato Seiko, Nature Inger along with Mboko Basiami the founder of Glotto, a pan-African clothing brand from Botswana. Notably, Mpho is also seen wearing Zulu female head attire called “isicholo”, and the Basotho hat known as “lekorotlo”. Throughout the video, Mpho is dressed in clothing sourced from local brands.

‘Ntsha Nkgo’ is another rendition of a traditional song with the same title, which is often sung during ceremonies. The song touches on aspects of typical traditional celebratory ceremonies, including the culture of sharing traditional beer among family and friends especially older men hence the line ''Ntsha Nkgo re kgaritlheng le bannabagolo''. The sacred events normally include the slaughtering of an animal to be feasted during the ceremony ''Ko Boseja go tlhabilwe Kolobe hoki''

Renditions of traditional folk songs remain a constant theme in Mpho's music as she also reworks 'Sananapo' a song from a well-known folktale in 'Sananapo's Interlude'. Folktales and songs are essential in traditional culture as they are often used as a form of entertainment and an opportunity for the elderly to pass on and teach the younger generation about customs and values which are indigenous to us. Mpho's modern twist to these songs helps revive the connection between Batswana and their culture especially in modern times where most of the older generation believes that our culture is being eroded.

As we await the release of Mpho's sophomore album, It is well evident that Mpho will always centre her African heritage on her music. Alkebulan, which is the name of the next album, is quite an interesting name as it is believed to be the original name for Africa according to the oldest nubian and kinetic texts. In her interview with Drum Magazine, Mpho reveals that her album will feature female artists from different parts of Africa to celebrate the women and their africaness. She also stated that she was influenced by the various sounds of African music. 

[hypsonthedigitaleye]

Been stack on this song by UJ for the longest thought I should share it.

Song: Botho

Language: Setswana

Dance: Setapa - it is the traditional dance of the Batswana.

Translation: humanity/to be humane begins with thanks and gratitude. Let's go home in a timely fashion.

This video is just golden. It's perfect from the ululating (sounds usually used to express joy/happiness) in the background, to the clapping of the women sitting down and their harmonic sounds they let out, to the sounds of happiness coming from the crowd, to the dance. It brings so much pride, nostalgia, and joy.

ITS ALSO YOU CAN FIND THE SONG ON YOUTUBE AND SPOTIFY

❤️🇧🇼x🇿🇦❤️

[feride11]

Türkçe – Seni Seviyorum❤️✨

İngilizce – I love you❤️🔗

Afrika Dili- Ek het jou lief🐰🔗

Albanian – Te dua❤️💍

Arapça – Ana behibak❤️🔗

Arapça – Ana behibek 🖤✨

Bambara – M’bi fe♥️💦

Bangla – Aamee tuma ke bhalo aashi♥️🤞🏻

Belarus Dili – Ya tabe kahayu🖤🔗

Bisaya – Nahigugma ako kanimo💙💍

Bulgarca – Obicham te💍❤️

Kamboçya Dili- Soro lahn nhee ah🐰💜

Cantonese Çince – Ngo oiy ney a✨🐰

Catalan – T’estimo💜💨

Cheyenne – Ne mohotatse❤️💍

Chichewa – Ndimakukonda❤️🔗

Corsican – Ti tengu caru 🐰❤️

Creol – Mi aime jou❤️🔗

Hırvatça – Volim te❤️😍

Çekçe – Miluji te😍✨

Dan Dili – Jeg Elsker Dig❤️✨

Belçika Dili – Ik hou van jou❤️🔗

Esperanto – Mi amas vin💍❤️

Estonya Dili – Ma armastan sind💍♥️

Ethiopya Dili – Afgreki’❣️🔗

Faroese – Eg elski teg🐰🔗

Farsça – Doset daram❤️💍

Filipin Dili – Mahal kita❤️✨

Fince – Mina rakastan sinua❤️🔗

Fransızca – Je t’aime, Je t’adore🐰✨

Gaelic – Ta gra agam ort🖤✨

Georgian – Mikvarhar💙💦

Almanca – Ich liebe dich💍❤️

Hiligaynon – Palangga ko ikaw♥️🔗

Hawai Dili – Aloha wau ia oi💦🔗

Hebrew – Ani ohev otah ♥️🔗

Hebrew – Ani ohev et otha ♥️🔗

Hiligaynon – Guina higugma ko ikaw💦🔗

Hinduca – Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae♥️🔗

Hmong – Kuv hlub koj😍🔗

Hopi – Nu’ umi unangwa’ta♥️🔗

Macarca – Szeretlek♥️🔗

Icelandic – Eg elska tig♥️🔗

Ilonggo – Palangga ko ikaw♥️🔗

Endonezya Dili – Saya cinta padamu🔗💚

Inuit – Negligevapse💚🔗

İrlanda Dili – Taim i’ ngra leat🔗💚

Italyanca – Ti amo💙🔗

Japonca – Aishiteru💦🔗

Kannada – Naanu ninna preetisuttene♥️🔗

Kapampangan – Kaluguran daka💚🔗

Kiswahili – Nakupenda♥️🔗

Konkani – Tu magel moga cho💚🔗

Korece – Sarang Heyo❤️🔗

Latince – Te amo✨❤️

Latvian – Es tevi miilu✨❤️

Lebanese – Bahibak✨❤️

Lithuanian – Tave myliu✨❤️

Malay – Saya cintakan mu / Aku cinta padamu✨❤️

Malayalam – Njan Ninne Premikunnu✨❤️

Mandarin Chinese – Wo ai ni✨❤️

Marathi – Me tula prem karto✨❤️

Mohawk – Kanbhik❤️✨

Moroccan – Ana moajaba bik❤️💍

Nahuatl – Ni mits neki❤️💍

Navaho – Ayor anosh’ni💙🔗

Norwegian – Jeg Elsker Deg💙🔗

Pandacan – Syota na kita!!💙🔗

Pangasinan – Inaru Taka💙🔗

Papiamento – Mi ta stimabo💙🔗

Persian – Doo-set daaram💙🔗

Pig Latin – Iay ovlay ouyay💙🔗

Polonya Dili – Kocham Ciebie💙🔗

Portakizce – Eu te amo😌❤️

Romanya Dili – Te iubesc😌❤️

Rusça – Ya tebya liubliu😌❤️

Scot Gaelic – Tha gra’dh agam ort😌❤️

Sırpça – Volim te✨❤️

Setswana – Ke a go rata✨❤️

İşaret Dili – ,,,/✨❤️

Sindhi – Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan🐰❣️

Sioux – Techihhila🐰❣️

Slovakça – Lu`bim ta🐰❣️

Slovenya Dili – Ljubim te🐰❣️

İspanyolca – Te quiero / Te amo🐰❣️

Swahili – Ninapenda wewe♥️🔗

İşveççe – Jag alskar dig♥️🔗

İşviçre Almancası – Ich lieb Di♥️🔗

Tagalog – Mahal kita♥️🔗

Tayvanca – Wa ga ei li💍❤️

Tahiti Dili- Ua Here Vau Ia Oe💍❤️

Tamil – Nan unnai kathalikaraen💍❤️

Telugu – Nenu ninnu premistunnanu💍❤️

Thai – Chan rak khun 💍❤️

Thai – Phom rak khun 💍❤️

Ukrayna Dili- Ya tebe kahayu💍❤️

Urdu Dili – mai aap say pyaar karta hoo💍❤️

Vietnamca –Anh ye^u em❤️🔗

Vietnamca – Em ye^u anh ❤️

Welsh – ‘Rwy’n dy garu❤️🔗

Yiddish – Ikh hob dikh❤️🔗

Yoruba – Mo ni fe❤️🔗

Azerice-Seni Sevirem

Yunanca – S’agapo🔗❤️

Gujarati – Hoo thunay prem karoo💙🔗 choo♥️🔗

Hiligaynon – Palangga ko ikaw♥️🔗

Hawai Dili – Aloha wau ia oi💦🔗

Hebrew – Ani ohev otah ♥️🔗

Hebrew – Ani ohev et otha ♥️🔗

Hiligaynon – Guina higugma ko ikaw💦🔗

Hinduca – Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae♥️🔗

Hmong – Kuv hlub koj😍🔗

Hopi – Nu’ umi unangwa’ta♥️🔗

Macarca – Szeretlek♥️🔗

Icelandic – Eg elska tig♥️🔗

Ilonggo – Palangga ko ikaw♥️🔗

Endonezya Dili – Saya cinta padamu🔗💚

Inuit – Negligevapse💚🔗

İrlanda Dili – Taim i’ ngra leat🔗💚

Italyanca – Ti amo💙🔗

Japonca – Aishiteru💦🔗

Kannada – Naanu ninna preetisuttene♥️🔗

Kapampangan – Kaluguran daka💚🔗

~s~

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