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==Common Phrases== | ==Common Phrases== | ||
'''Note:''' letters in brackets indicate the letter to be added for the word's feminine form. | '''Note:''' letters in brackets indicate the letter to be added for the word's feminine form. | ||
− | Aiya(e) : Hey (lit. "blessed"), used to address a person | + | *Aiya(e) : Hey (lit. "blessed"), used to address a person |
− | Davae naia : Good evening (lit. "sweet night") | + | *Davae naia : Good evening (lit. "sweet night") |
− | Deles aiye : Greetings! (this is less formal than "Deles silam" but stronger than "Aiya") | + | *Deles aiye : Greetings! (this is less formal than "Deles silam" but stronger than "Aiya") |
− | Deles silam : Good day, (lit. "good time", this phrase contains no notion of time) | + | *Deles silam : Good day, (lit. "good time", this phrase contains no notion of time) |
− | Deles necat : Goodbye (lit. "ending time") | + | *Deles necat : Goodbye (lit. "ending time") |
− | Meria naia : Goodnight | + | *Meria naia : Goodnight |
− | Deles cherae : Good luck! (lit. "Chance time") | + | *Deles cherae : Good luck! (lit. "Chance time") |
− | Erates file : Congratulations! (lit. "Be proud!") | + | *Erates file : Congratulations! (lit. "Be proud!") |
− | Naete : Please | + | *Naete : Please |
− | Fila(e) : Thank you | + | *Fila(e) : Thank you |
− | Neis : You're welcome | + | *Neis : You're welcome |
− | Jena aiye : Blessed be Jena! | + | *Jena aiye : Blessed be Jena! |
− | Ser(ae) : Mr/Ms | + | *Ser(ae) : Mr/Ms |
− | Nec : used for negation, ex. nec mindaleis = I dislike | + | *Nec : used for negation, ex. nec mindaleis = I dislike |
− | Nec : No | + | *Nec : No |
− | Sil : Yes | + | *Sil : Yes |
==Suffixes== | ==Suffixes== |
Note: letters in brackets indicate the letter to be added for the word's feminine form.
Note: matal = to fight
Note: mindal = to love