Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Cape Verdean music with Genilson Gaita's "UM BEIJO MININO." This engaging Funaná track offers a perfect opportunity to explore the energetic rhythms and expressive Creole language of Cape Verde. Through its lively melodies and the endearing sentiment of its title, you can grasp the cultural richness and emotional depth of this unique island nation's musical heritage.
Key Vocabulary
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beijo /ˈbejʒu/ A1 |
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minino /miˈninu/ B1 |
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sinte /ˈsĩtʃi/ A2 |
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manda /ˈmɐ̃dɐ/ A2 |
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mensagem /mẽˈsaʒẽ/ A1 |
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/ˈfeɪsbʊk/ A1 |
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moça /ˈmɔsɐ/ A1 |
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boy friend /ˈbɔɪ frɛnd/ A1 |
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reja /ˈʁeʒɐ/ B1 |
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kanta /ˈkɐ̃tɐ/ A2 |
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fladu /flaˈdu/ B1 |
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namoru /nɐˈmɔɾu/ A2 |
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familia /fɐˈmɪljɐ/ A1 |
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luta /ˈlutɐ/ A2 |
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catcha /ˈkɐtʃɐ/ B1 |
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procura /pɾoˈkuɾɐ/ A2 |
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dretu /ˈdɾetu/ B1 |
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carinho /kɐˈɾĩɲu/ A2 |
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djuar /dʒuˈaɾ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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kontra ku mi na facebook pa um beijo minino
➔ Prepositional Phrase with 'para' (for)
➔ The phrase 'pa um beijo minino' uses 'pa' (contraction of 'para') to indicate purpose, meaning 'for a kiss from a girl'.
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el fladu oh moça faze um boy friend
➔ Imperative Mood with 'faze'
➔ 'Faze um boy friend' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command to 'make a boyfriend'.
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su reja ku mi n'ta dabo um beijo minino
➔ Future Tense with 'ta'
➔ 'N'ta dabo' indicates future action using 'ta', meaning 'I will give'.
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É dabo um beijo, kore
➔ Present Tense Affirmation
➔ 'É dabo' is a present tense affirmation, meaning 'I give'.
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Si di cel ta dretu un homi dretu
➔ Conditional Clause
➔ 'Si di cel ta dretu' introduces a conditional clause, meaning 'If it comes from the sky...'.
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