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Phrases and Sentences Arabic Afrikaan

sBulgaria

nChinese Cantonese Croatian Czech

Danish Dutch English Esperanto

Estonian Farsi Finnish

Flemish French German Greek Hebrew Hindi IcelandicIndonesia

nIrish Italian Japanese Korean Latin Lithuani

anMalay Maltese Norwegia

nPolish Portuguese Romania

nRussian

Scottish Serbian Slovak Spanish Sign Language

Swedish Tagalog

Tamil Thai Turkish Urdu Vietnamese Yiddish Zulu

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Arabic Phrases

Arabic PhrasesEnglish Phrases Arabic Transliterated Phrases Arabic ScriptArabic Greetings    Hi! Salam! سالمGood Morning! Sabah el kheer صباح الخيرGood Evening! Masaa el kheer مساء الخيرWelcome! (to greet someone) Marhaban مرحباHow Are You? Kaifa haloka/ haloki ( female) كيف حالك؟I'm Fine, Thanks! Ana bekhair, shokran! أنا بخير شكراAnd You? Wa ant? / Wa anti? (female) و أنت؟Good/ So-So. Jayed/ 'aadee جيد / عاديThank You (Very Much)! Shokran (jazeelan) شكرا )جزيال(You're Welcome! (for “thank you”)

Al’afw ألعفو

Hey! Friend! Ahlan sadiqi/ sadiqati! (female) !أهال صديقي /صديقتيI Missed You So Much! Eshtaqto elaika/ elaiki (female)

katheeran إشتقت إليك كثيرا

What's New? Maljadeed? مالجديد؟Nothing Much Lashai jadeed ال شيء جديدGood Night! Tosbeho/ tosbeheena (female) ‘ala

khair/ تصبح/ تصبحين على خير

See You Later! Araka/ Araki (female) fi ma ba'd أراك في مابعدGood Bye! Ma’a salama مع السالمة

Help & Directions    

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I'm Lost Ada'tu tareeqi! !أضعت طريقي Can I Help You? Hal beemkani mosa’adatuk? هل بإمكاني مساعدتك؟Can You Help Me? Hal beemkanek mosa’adati? هل بإمكانك مساعدتي؟Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

Ayna ajedu (al merhaad/ assaidaliah)? )المرحاض/أين أجدالصيدلية(؟

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!

imshy ala tool, thumma ‘arrij yaminan/ shimalan

ج أمٍشc على طول ثم عر_!يمينا/ شماال

I'm Looking For John. Abhatu ‘an John أبحث عن جونOne Moment Please! Lahda men fadlek/ fadleki (female) لحظة من فضلكHold On Please! (phone) ibqa/ ibqay (female) ala al khat raja'an إبقى/ أبقي علي الخط

!رجاءاHow Much Is This? Kam howa thamanoh? (th as in bath) كم هو ثمنه؟Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)

Men fathlek/ fathleki (female) (th as in that)

من فضلك

Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Alma'derah! المعذرةCome With Me! Ta'ala/ ta'alay (female) ma'ee! !تعال معي

Personal Info   

Do You Speak (English/ Arabic)? Hal tatakallamu alloghah alenjleziah/ alarabiah?

هل تتكلم اللغة اإلنجليزية/العربية؟

Just a Little. Qaleelan! !قليالWhat's Your Name? Ma esmouk? Ma esmouki? ما إسمك؟My Name Is …. Esmee… ....إسميMr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Assayed…/ Assayeda…/ Al anesah ... ...السيد... /السيدة/ االنسةNice To Meet You! Motasharefon/ motasharefatun (f)

bema'refatek متشرف / متشرفة

بمعرفتكYou're Very Kind! Anta lateef/ Anti lateefa !أنت لطيف! أنتw لطيفة

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Where Are You From? Men ayna anta/ anti (female)? من أين أنت؟I'm From (the U.S/ Morocco) Ana men (amreeka/ almaghrib) أنا من )أمريكا/ المغرب(I’m (American) Ana (amreeki/ amrekiah (female) أنا أمريكي/أمريكيةWhere Do You Live? Ayna taskun?/ Ayna taskuneen?

(female) أين تسكنين؟ أين تسكن؟

I live in (the U.S/ France) A'eesho fel welayat almotaheda/ faransa

أعيٍش في الوالياتالمتحدة/ فرنسا

Did You Like It Here? Hal istamta'ta bewaqtika/ bewaqtiki (f) huna?

هل استمتعت بوقتك هنا؟

Morocco Is a Wonderful Country Al maghrib baladun jameel! !المغرب بلد جميلWhat Do You Do For A Living? Ma mehnatuk? Mehnatuki (female) ما مهنتك؟I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

A'mal ka(motarjim/ rajul a'maal) أعمل كمترجم/ كرجلأعمال

I Like Arabic Ohibbu allughah al arabia أحب اللغة العربيةI've Been Learning Arabic For 1 Month

adrusu allughah al arabia mundu shahr أدرس اللغة العربية منذشهر

Oh! That's Good! Hada shay'un Jameel هذا شيء جميلHow Old Are You? Kam howa umruk? umroki (female) كم هو عمرك؟I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Umri ( 'eshreen/ thalatheen) sanah (th

as in bath) عمري )عشرين/ ثالثين(

سنةI Have To Go Yajebu an athhaba al aan! (th as in

that)يجب أن اذهب اآلن

I Will Be Right Back! Sa arje’o halan سأرجع حاال

Wishes    

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Good Luck! Bettawfeeq !بالتوفيقHappy Birthday! Eid meelad sa'eed! عيد ميالد سعيدHappy New Year! Sana sa'eedah! سنة سعيدةMerry Christmas! A'yaad meelad Saeedah !أعياد ميالد سعيدHappy Eid! Eid mobarak! !عيد مباركHappy Ramadan Ramadan mobarak! رمضان مباركCongratulations! Mabrook! !مبروكEnjoy! (For meals…) Shahia tayebah! شهية طيبةI'd Like To Visit Morocco One Day Arghabu bezeyarat al maghrib. أرغب بزيارة المغربSay Hi To John For me. Sallem ‘ala John men ajlee سل�م على )جون( من أجليBless you (when sneezing) Rahimaka Allah رحمك اللهGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Laila sa'eda wa ahlaam ladida !ليلة سعيدة و أحالم لذيذة

Misunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

‘Afwan! !عفوا

Sorry (for a mistake) Aasef! !أسفNo Problem! La moshkelah المشكلةCan You Say It Again? A’ed men fadlek!/ A’eedi men fadleki

(fem)أعد من فضلك

Can You Speak Slowly? Takalam bebot’ men fadlek/ fadleki (fem)

تكلم ببطء من فضلك

Write It Down Please! Oktobha men fadlek/ Oktobiha men fadleki (fem)

أكتبها من فضلك! / أكتبيها!من فضلك

I Don't Understand! La afham! ال أفهمI Don't Know! La a’ref! !آل أعرفI Have No Idea. La adri! الأدري

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What's That Called In Arabic? Ma esmoho bel arabiah? ما أسمه بالعربية؟What Does "qit" Mean In English? Mada ta'ni kalemat "qit" bel inglizia? ماذا تعني كلمة "قط"

باالنجليزية؟How Do You Say "Please" In Arabic?

Kaifa taqoulu kalimat "please" bel arabia?

كيف تقول كلمة "بليز"بالعربية؟

What Is This? Ma hatha (th as in that) ما هذا؟My Arabic Is Bad. Lughati al arabic laisat kama yajib لغتي العربية ليست كما

يجبI need to practice my Arabic Ahtaaju an atadarraba 'ala al arabia! احتاج ان اتدرب على

العربيةDon't Worry! La taqlaq! La taqlaqi (fem) ! ال تقلقي/التقلق

Arabic Expressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Jayed/ saye'/ 'adee جيد / سيء / عاديBig/ Small Kabeer/ Sagheer كبير / صغيرToday/ Now Alyawm/ Al aan اليوم / اآلنTomorrow/ Yesterday Ghadan/ Albareha غدا / البارحةYes/ No Na’am/ Laa نعم / الHere You Go! (when giving something)

Khod! !خد

Do You Like It? Hal a’jabak? Hal a’jabaki? (female) هل أعجبك؟I Really Like It! A’jabani haqqan! أعجبني حقاI'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ana jae’/ ana ‘atshaan أنا جائع/ أنا عطشانIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.

Sabahan/ masa’an/ laylan صباحا/ مساءا/ ليال

This/ That. Here/There Hatha/ thalek. Huna/ hunaak (th as in that)

هذا /ذلك. هنا/هناك

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Me/ You. Him/ Her. Ana/ anta/ anti (you female). Houwa/ Hiya

أنا/ أنت. هو/ هي

Really! Haqqan! !حقاLook! Onzor / Onzori (female) أنظري أنظر! !Hurry Up! Asre'/ Asre'ee (female) أسرعي أسرع! !What? Where? Matha? Ayn? (th as in that) ماذا؟ أين؟What Time Is It? kam essa'a? كم الساعة؟It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Enaha al 'ashera. Ennaha assaabe'a wa

nesf. إنها العاشرة. إنها السابعة

و النصف مساءاGive Me This! A'teni hatheh! (th as in that) !أعطني هذهI Love You! Uhibbok/ uhibboki (female) أحبكI Feel Sick. ana mareed. .أنا مريضI Need A Doctor ahtaju tabeeban! !أحتاج طبيباOne, Two, Three wahed, ithnaan, thalatha (th as in

think).واحد, إثنان, ثالثة

Four, Five, Six arba'a, khamsa, sitta أربعة, خمسة, ستةSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten sab'a, thamania (th as in think), tis'a,

'ashara. سبعة, ثمانية, تسعة, عشرة

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Afrikaans Phrases

Afrikaans PhrasesEnglish AfrikaansGreetings  Hi! Haai! / Hallo!Good Morning! Goeiemôre!Good Evening! Goeienaand!Welcome! (to greet someone) Welkom!How Are You? Hoe gaan dit met jou?

Hoe gaan dit met u? (polite)I'm Fine, Thanks! Goed, dankie!And You? En jou?

En u? (polite)Good/ So-So. Goed / so-so.Thank You (Very Much)! Dankie!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Nie te dankie!Hey! Friend! Haai! Vriend!I Missed You So Much! Ek het jou soveel verlang!What's New? Wat is die nuus?Nothing Much Niks besonders nie.Good Night! Goeienag!See You Later! Totsiens!Good Bye! Totsiens!

Help & Directions  I'm Lost Ek is verlore.Can I Help You? Kan ek jou help?

Kan ek u help? (polite)Can You Help Me? Kan jy my help?

Kan u my help? (polite)Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Waar is die (badkamer / apteek)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Gaan / ry reguit! Dan links / regs

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draai!I'm Looking For John. Ek soek na Jan.One Moment Please! 'n Oomblik asseblief!Hold On Please! (phone) Hou aan asseblief! / Bly aan asseblief!How Much Is This? Hoeveel kos dit?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Verskoon my!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Ekskuus!Come With Me! Kom saam met my!   

Personal Info 

Do You Speak (English/ Afrikaans)? Praat jy (Engels / Afrikaans)?Praat u (Engels / Afrikaans)? (polite)

Just a Little. Net 'n bietjie.What's Your Name? Wat is jou naam?

Wat is u naam? (polite)My Name Is …. My naam is ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Mnr. ... / Mev. ... / Mej. ...Nice To Meet You! Bly te kenne!You're Very Kind! Jy is baie vriendlik!Where Are You From? Waarvandaan kom jy?

Waarvandaan kom u? (polite)I'm From (the U.S/ South Africa) Ek kom van die (VSA / Suid-Afrika) af.I’m (American / South African) Ek is 'n (Amerikaner / Suidafrikaner)Where Do You Live? Waar woon jy?

Waar woon u? (polite)I live in (the U.S/ South Africa) Ek woon in (die VSA / Suid-Afrika)Did You Like It Here? Het jy daarvan hier gehou?South Africa Is a Wonderful Country Suid-Afrika is 'n wonderlike land.What Do You Do For A Living? Wat is jou beroep?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Ek werk soos 'n (vertaler / sakeman)I Like Afrikaans Ek hou van Afrikaans.I've Been Learning Afrikaans For 1 Month Ek het sedert een maand Afrikaans

geleer.Oh! That's Good! O! Dis goed!How Old Are You? Hoe oud is jy?

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Hoe oud is u? (polite)I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ek is (twintig, dertig ...) jaar oud.I Have To Go Ek moet gaan.I Will Be Right Back! Ek sal dadelik terug wees.

Wishes     Good Luck! Geluk!Happy Birthday! Gelukkige Verjaarsdag!Happy New Year! Gelukkige Nuwe Jaar!Merry Christmas! Geseënde Kersfees!Congratulations! Gelukwensing!Enjoy! (For meals…) Eet smaaklik!I'd Like To Visit South Africa One Day Ek wou graag eendags Suid-Afrika

besoek.Say Hi To John For me. Sê hallo aan Jan vir my.Bless you (when sneezing) Seën jou!

Seën u! (polite)Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Goeienag en soete drome!   Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)Verskoon my!

Sorry (for a mistake) Jammer!No Problem! Geen probleem!Can You Say It Again? Kan jy dit weer sê?

Kan u dit weer sê? (polite)Can You Speak Slowly? Kan jy langsaam praat?

Kan u langsaam praat? (polite)Write It Down Please! Skryf dit op asseblief!I Don't Understand! Ek begryp nie dit nie!I Don't Know! Ek weet nie dit nie!I Have No Idea. Ek het keen idee.What's That Called In Afrikaans? Hoe heet dit in Afrikaans?What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Wat beteken / bedoel "lingua" in

Engels?

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How Do You Say "Please" In Afrikaans? Hoe sê jy "Please" in Afrikaans?Hoe sê u "Please" in Afrikaans? (polite)

What Is This? Wat is dit?My Afrikaans Is Bad. My Afrikaans is sleg.I need to practice my Afrikaans. Ek moet my Afrikaans oefen.Don't Worry! Toe maar!

Moenie jou kwel nie!

Moenie u kwel nie! (polite)   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Goed / sleg / so-so.Big/ Small Groot / kleinToday/ Now Vandag / nouTomorrow/ Yesterday Môre / gisterYes/ No Ja / NeeHere You Go! (when giving something) De! / Hier is dit!Do You Like It? Hou jy daarvan?I Really Like It! Ek hou werklik daarvan.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ek het honger / dors.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. In die môre / aand / snags.This/ That. Here/There Dit / dit. Hier / daar.Me/ You. Him/ Her. My / jou (polite - u). Hom / haar.Really! Werklik!Look! Kyk!Hurry Up! Maak gou!What? Where? Wat? Waar?What Time Is It? Hoe laat is dit?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Dis tienuur. Dis half ag in die

namiddag.Give Me This! Gee my dit!I Love You! Ek het jou lief! / Ek is lief vir jou!

Ek het u lief! / Ek is lief vir u! (polite)I Feel Sick. Ek voel naar.

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I Need A Doctor Ek het 'n dokter nodig.One, Two, Three een, twee, drieFour, Five, Six vier, vyf, sesSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten sewe, ag, nege, tien

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Bulgarian Phrases

Bulgarian PhrasesGreetings  Hi! Sdrawei!Good Morning! Dobro utro!Good Evening! Dobar wecher!Welcome! (to greet someone) Dobre doshal!How Are You? Kak si?I'm Fine, Thanks! Dobre,mersi!And You? A ti?Good/ So-So. Dobre./ Biva.Thank You (Very Much)! Mnogo blagodaria!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Ti si dobre doshal! (Blagodaria)Hey! Friend! Sdrasti!Priiatel!I Missed You So Much! Lipswash mi mnogo!What's New? Neshto nowo?Nothing Much Ne mnogo.Good Night! Leka nosht!See You Later! Do po-kasno.Good Bye! Chao.   

 

Help & Directions  I'm Lost Sagubih seCan I Help You? Moje li da Vi pomogna?

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Can You Help Me? Moje li da mi pomognete?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kade e (baniata/aptekata)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Varvete napravo!Posle savivate na liavo/diasno!I'm Looking For John. Tarsia John.One Moment Please! Edin moment,molia.Hold On Please! (phone) Pochakaite molia.How Much Is This? Kolko struva tova?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Isvinete...Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Isvinete moje li...Come With Me! Ela s men.   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Bulgarian)? Govorite li (angliiski/ balgarski)?Just a Little. Malko.What's Your Name? Kaks se kaswate?My Name Is …. as se kasvam...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Gospodin/ gospoja/ gospojitsaNice To Meet You! Priatno mi e da se saposnaem!You're Very Kind! Vie ste mnogo mil/liubesen!Where Are You From? Ot kade ste?I'm From (the U.S/ Bulgaria) AS sam ot (Amerika/ Balgaria).I'm (American) As sam amerikanets.Where Do You Live? Kade jiweete?I live in (the U.S/ Bulgaria) As jiweia w (Amerika/ Balgaria).Did You Like It Here? Hareswa li wi tuka?Bulgaria Is a Wonderful Country Balgaria e welikolepna strana.What Do You Do For A Living? Kakwo rabotite?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) As sam (prewodach/ bisnesmen)I Like Bulgarian As hareswam balgarskiiat.I've Been Learning Bulgarian For 1 Month As ucha balgarski ot edin mesets.

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Oh! That's Good! O tova e dobre.How Old Are You? Na kolko godini ste?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. As sam na (dwadeset, trideset...) godini.I Have To Go Triabva da tragwam.I Will Be Right Back! Ste se warna.   Wishes  Good Luck! Uspeh!Happy Birthday! Chestit rojden den!Happy New Year! Chestita nova godina!Merry Christmas! Vesela Koleda!Congratulations! Posdrawlenia!Enjoy! (For meals…) Da vi e vkusno!I'd Like To Visit Bulgaria One Day Edin den iskam da posetia Balgaria.Say Hi To John For me. Posdravi John ot men.Bless you (when sneezing) Nasdrave.Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Leka nosht i sladki sanishta.

Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Sa sajelenie ne vi chuh.Sorry (for a mistake) Sajaliavam.No Problem! Niama nikakav problem.Can You Say It Again? Moje li da go povtorite.Can You Speak Slowly? Moje li da govorite po-bavno.Write It Down Please! Molia sapishete.I Don't Understand! Nishto ne rasbrah.I Don't Know! Ne snamI Have No Idea. Niamam nikakva predstava.What's That Called In Bulgarian? Kak e tova na balgarski?

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What Does "dobre" Mean In English? Kakvo osnachava "dobre" na angliiski?How Do You Say "Please" In Bulgarian? Kak e "please" na balgarski?What Is This? Kakvo e tova?My Bulgarian Is Bad. Balgarskiiat mi e losh.I need to practice my Bulgarian Triabva poveche da si uprajniavam balgaskiiat.Don't Worry! Ne se trevoji.   Bulgarian Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Dobar/ losh/ taka i takaBig/ Small Goliam/malakToday/ Now Dnes/ segaTomorrow/ Yesterday Utre/ vcheraYes/ No Da/ neHere You Go! (when giving something) Sapoviadai.Do You Like It? Haresvali vi?I Really Like It! Naistina mi haresva.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Gladen sam./ Jaden sam.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Sutrin/ Vecher/ Pres nochta.This/ That. Here/There Tova/ Onova. Tuk/ TamMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Men/ Ti. Nego/ NeiaReally! Naistina li?Look! Vij!Hurry Up! Pobarsai.What? Where? Kakvo?Kade?What Time Is It? Kolko e chasat?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Deset chasa e. Sedem i polovina e.Give Me This! Dai mi tova.I Love You! Obicham te.I Feel Sick. Bolen sam.I Need A Doctor Triabva, mi, lekar.

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One, Two, Three edno, dve, triFour, Five, Six chetiri, pet, shestSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten sedem,osem,devet,deset

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Chinese Phrases

English Phrases Chinese Phrases Chinese Phrases

Greetings Da3 zhao1 hu4 打招呼Hi! Ni3 hao3! 你好Good Morning! zǎo shàng hǎo/ zǎo 早上好/ 早Good Evening! Xia4 wu3 hao3!/ Wan3 shang4 hao3! 下午好!/ 晚上好!Welcome! (to greet someone) Huan2 ying2! 欢迎!How Are You? Ni3 hao3 你好!I'm Fine, Thanks! Hen3 hao3! Xie4 xie4 很好!谢谢!And You? Ni3 ne1? 你呢?Good/ So-So. Yi1 ban1 一般。Thank You (Very Much)! Xie4 xie4 谢谢!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") huan2 ying2! 欢迎!Hey! Friend! Hai4! Peng2 you4 嗨!朋友!I Missed You So Much! Duo1 xiang3 ni3 ya4 多想你呀!What's New? You3 shen2 me xi1 qi2 de? 有什么希奇的?Nothing Much Mei2 you2! 没有!Good Night! Wan3 an1 晚安See You Later! dài huì ér jiàn 待会儿见Good Bye! zài jiàn 再见

Help & Directions Bang1 zhu4 ji3 zhi3 yin3 帮助及指引I'm Lost Wo3 mi2 lu4 le. 我迷路了。Can I Help You? You3 shen2 me xu1 yao4 wo3 bang1 ni3 de? 有什么需要我帮你的?

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Can You Help Me? Ni3 ken3 bang1 zhu4 wo3 ma? 你肯帮助我吗?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? (Xi3 shou3 jian1/yao4 fang2) zai4 na3 li3? (洗手间/药房)在哪里?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Zhi2 wang3 qian2 zou3! Zuo3/you4 guai3 wan1

dao4!直往前走!左/右拐弯到!

I'm Looking For John. Wo3 zai4 zhao3 yue1 han4. 我在找约翰。One Moment Please! Qing3 deng3 yi1 xia4! 请等一下!Hold On Please! (phone) Qing3 shao1 hou4! 请稍后!How Much Is This? Zhe4 duo1 shao3 qian2? 这多少钱?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Qing3 wen4! 请问!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Bao4 qian4! 抱歉!Come With Me! Gen1 wo3 lai2! 跟我来!Personal Info Ge4 ren2 zi1 liao4 个人资料Do You Speak (English/ Chinese)? Ni3 hui4 shuo1 (ying1 yu2/ han4 yu2) ma2? 你会说(英语/汉语)吗?Just a Little. Hui4 yi1 dian3 dian3. 会一点点。What's Your Name? Ni3 jiao4 shen2 me ming2 zi4? 你叫什么名字?My Name Is …. Wo3 jiao4…… 我叫…Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… ……Xian1 sheng/……Nü3 shi4/……Xiao3 jie2 ……先生/……女士/……小姐Nice To Meet You! Ni3 hao3! 你好!You're Very Kind! Ni3 zhen1 hao3! 你真好!Where Are You From? Ni3 cong2 na3 li lai2? 你从哪里来?I'm From (the U.S/ China) Wo3 cong2 (mei3 guo1/ zhong1 guo1) lai2. 我从(美国/中国)来。I’m (American) Wo3 shi4……(mei3 guo1) ren2. 我是……(美国)人。Where Do You Live? Ni3 zai4 na3 li zhu4? 你在哪里住?I live in (the U.S/ China) Wo3 zai4 (mei3 guo1/ fa3 guo1) zhu4. 我在(美国/法国)住。Did You Like It Here? Zhe4 li zhu4 de guan4 ma? 这里住得惯吗?

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China Is a Wonderful Country Zhong1 guo2 shi4 ge4 mei3 hao3 de guo2 jia1. 中国是个美好的国家。What Do You Do For A Living? Ni3 shi4 gan4 shen2 me de? 你是干什么的?I Work As A (Translator) Wo3 shi4 (fan1 yi2). 我是(翻译)。I Like Chinese Wo3 xi3 huan1 han4 yu3. 我喜欢汉语。I've Been Learning Chinese For 1 Month Wo3 xue2 han4 yu3 yi1 ge4 yue4 le. 我学汉语一个月了。Oh! That's Good! O4! Tai4 hao3 la4! 噢!太好啦!How Old Are You? Ni3 ji3 sui4 le? 你几岁了?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Wo3 (er4 shi2/ san1 shi2) sui4 le. 我(二十/三十)岁了。I Have To Go Wo3 gai1 zou3 le. 我该走了。I Will Be Right Back! Wo3 guo4 yi1 hui2r jiu4 hui2 lai2! 我过一会儿就回来!

Wishes Zhu4 fu2 祝福Good Luck! Zhu4 ni3 hao3 yun4! 祝你好运!Happy Birthday! Zhu4 ni3 sheng1 ri1 kuai4 le4! 祝你生日快乐!Happy New Year! Xin1 nian2 kuai4 le4! 新年快乐!Merry Christmas! Sheng4 dan4 kuai4 le4! 圣诞快乐!Congratulations! Zhu4 he4/Gong1 xi3! 祝贺/恭喜!Enjoy! (For meals…) Qing3 yong4 can1! 请用餐!I'd Like To Visit China One Day Zong3 you3 yi1 tian1 wo3 hui4 qu4 zhong1

guo2.总有一天我会去中国。

Say Hi To John For me. Ti4 wo3 xiang4 yue1 han4 wen4 hao3. 替我向(约翰) 问好.Bless you (when sneezing) Gan3 mao4 le, mei2 shi4 ba? 感冒了,没事吧?Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Wan3 an1 & zuo4 ge4 mei3 meng4! 晚安&做个美梦!

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Misunderstanding Wu4 hui4 误会I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Dui4 bu4 qi3! 对不起!Sorry (for a mistake) Bao4 qian4! 抱歉!No Problem! Mei2 wen4 ti2! 没问题!Can You Say It Again? Shen4 me? Zai4 shuo1 yi1 bian4! 什么!再说一遍!Can You Speak Slowly? Qing3 zai4 shuo1 yi1 bian4! 请再说一遍!Write It Down Please! Qing3 ji4 xia4! 请记下!I Don't Understand! Wo3 bu4 dong3! 我不懂!I Don't Know! Wo3 bu4 zhi1 dao4! 我不知道!I Have No Idea. Wo3 ye3 bu4 zhi1 dao4! 我也不知道!What's That Called In Chinese? Na4 zai4 han4 yu3 li jiao4 shen2 me? 那在汉语里叫什么?What Does "ni hao" Mean In English? "ni hao" zai4 ying1 yu3 li zen3 me shuo1? “ni hao”在英语里怎么说?How Do You Say "Please" In Chinese? "Please" zai4 han4 yu3 li zen3 me shuo1? “Please”在汉语里怎么说?What Is This? Zhe4 shi4 shen2 me? 这是什么?My Chinese Is Bad. Wo3 han4 yu3 shuo1 de bu4 hao2. 我汉语说的不好。I need to practice my Chinese Wo3 xu1 yao4 lian4 xi2 han4 yu3. 我需要练习汉语。Don't Worry! Bie2 dan1 xin1! 别担心!Expressions & Words Biao3 da2 ji2 yan2 ci2 表达及言辞Good/ Bad/ So-So. Hao3/ zao1/ yi1 ban1 好/糟/一般Big/ Small Da4/ xiao3 大/小Today/ Now Jin1 tian1/ xian4 zai4 今天/现在Tomorrow/ Yesterday Ming2 tian1/ zuo3 tian1 明天/昨天Yes/ No Shi4/ bu4 是/不Here You Go! (when giving something) Na2 qu4! 拿去!Do You Like It? Ni3 xi3 huan1 ma? 你喜欢吗?

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I Really Like It! Tai4 hao3 la4! 太好了!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Wo3 e4 le/ Wo3 ke1 le. 我饿了/我渴了。In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Zao3 shang4/wan3 shang4/ye4 li. 早上/晚上/夜里This/ That. Here/There Zhe4/ na4. Zhe4 li/ Na4 li 这/那。这里/那里Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Wo3/ ni3. Ta3/ ta3 我/你。他/她Really! Dang4 zhen1? 当真?Look! Kan4! 看!Hurry Up! Kuai4 dian3! 快点!What? Where? Shen4 me? Na3 li? 什么?哪里?What Time Is It? Ji3 dian3 le? 几点了?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Shi3 dian3 le. Qi1 dian3 ban4. 十点了。七点半。Give Me This! Gei1 wo3! 给我!I Love You! Wo3 ai4 ni3! 我爱你!I Feel Sick. Wo3 you3 dian3 bu4 shu1 fu. 我有点不舒服。I Need A Doctor Wo3 yao4 kan4 yi1 sheng1. 我要看医生。One, Two, Three yi1, er4, san1 一、二、三Four, Five, Six Si4, wu3 liu4 四、五、六Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten Qi1, ba1, jiu3, shi2 七、八、九、十

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Cantonese Phrases

English Phrases Jyutping Cantonese Phrases

Greetings

Hi! Wai3! / Nei hou2! 喂! / 你好!

Good morning! Zou2 san4! 早晨!

Good evening! Maan5 on1! 晚安!

Welcome! (to greet someone) Fun1 jing4! 歡迎!

How are you? Nei5 hou2 maa1! / Dim2 aa3! 你好嗎? / 點呀?

I'm fine, thanks! Ngo5 hou2 hou2, do1 ze6! 我好好﹐多謝!

And you? Nei5 ni1? 你呢?

Good / so-so Hou2 hou2 好好Maa4 maa4 dei6 / maa1 maa1 dei6 麻麻地/麼麼地

Thank you (very much)! Written  Ze6 ze6! 謝謝!

Spoken  Do1 ze6 (saai3)! / M4 goi1 (saai3)! 多謝(嗮)! / 唔該(嗮)! You're welcome! (answering "thank you") Written  Bat1 jung6 haak3 hei3!  不用客氣!

Spoken  M4 sai2 haak3 hei3! / M4 sai2 m4 goi1! 唔使客氣! / 唔使唔該!

Hey! Friend! Wai3! Pang4 jau5! 喂! 朋友!

I missed you so much! Ngo5 gam3 do1 soeng2 nim6 nei5. 我咁多想念你.

What's new? Written  Sam6 mo1 si6 san1 man4? 甚麼是新聞?

Spoken  Mat1 je5 hai6 san1 man4? 乜嘢係新聞?

Nothing much. Bat1 zam2 mo1 joeng6! 不怎麼樣!

Good night! Zou2 tau2! 早唞!

See you later! Spoken  Ci4 di1 gin3  遲啲見!

Goodbye! Baai3 baai3! 拜拜!

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Help & Directions  

I'm lost. Written Ngo5 mai4 lou6!  我迷路!

Spoken  Ngo5 m4 gin3 zo2!  我唔見咗!

Can I help you? Written  Ngo5 ho2 bat1 ho2 ji5 bong1 zo6 nei5?  我可不可以幫助你?

Spoken  Ngo5 ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 bong1 zo6 nei5?  我可唔可以幫助你?

Can you help me? Written  Nei5 ho2 bat1 ho2 ji5 bong1 zo6 ngo5?  你可不可以幫助我?

Spoken  Nei5 ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 bong1 zo6 ngo5?  你可唔可以幫助我?Where is the (bathroom / pharmacy)?

Written  (Sai2 sau2 gaan1 / joek6 fong4) zoi6 bin1 dou6?  (洗手間/藥房)在哪裏?Spoken  (Sai2 sau2 gaan1 / joek6 fong4) hai6 bin1 dou6? (洗手間/藥房)喺邊度?

Go straight! Then turn left / right! Zik6 heoi3!  Jin4 hau6 zyun3 zo2 / jau6! 直去! 然後轉左/右!

I'm looking for John. Ngo5 cam4 Joek3 hon6. 我尋約翰。One moment please! Written  Cing2 dang2 haa5!  請等下!

Spoken  M4 goi1 dang2 haa5!  唔該等下!

Hold on please! (phone) Written  Cing2 dang2 haa5!  請等下!

Spoken  M4 goi1 dang2 haa5!  唔該等下!

How much is this? Written  Ze5 do1 siu3 cin4?  這多少錢?

Spoken  Ni1 gei2 do1 cin4?  呢幾多錢?Excuse me ...! ( to ask for something) Ceng2 man6! 請問!

Excuse me! ( to pass by) Written  Bat1 hou2 ji3 si1/3  不好意思!

Spoken  M4 hou2 ji3 si1/3  唔好意思!

Come with me! Written  Gan1 ngo5 loi4!  跟我來!

Spoken  Gan1 ngo5 lai4!  跟我嚟!

Personal Info  

Do you speak (English / Cantonese)?

Written  Nei3 sik1 bat1 sik1 gong2 (Jing1 man4 / Gwong2 dung1 waa6)?

 你識不識講(英文/廣東話)?

Spoken  Nei3 sik1 m4 sik1 gong2 (Jing1 man4 /  你識唔識講(英文/廣東

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Gwong2 dung1 waa6)? 話)?

Just a little. Written  Jat1 dim2 ji4.  一點兒。Spoken  Jat1 di1.  一啲。

What's your name? Written  Nei5 giu3 sam6 mo1 ming4 zi6?  你叫甚麼名字?

Spoken  Nei5 giu3 me1 meng2?  你叫咩名?

My name is …. Ngo5 giu3 ... 我叫…Written  Ngo5 dik1 ming4 zi6 si6 ...  我的名字是...

Spoken  Ngo5 go3 meng2 haai6 ...  我個名係...

Mr ... / Mrs ... / Miss ... ... sin1 saang1 / ... neoi5 si6 / ... siu2 ze2 ... 先生/... 女士/... 小姐Nice to meet you! Hou2 gou1 heng3 jing6 sik1 nei5 aa3! 好高興認識你呀!

You're very kind! Nei5 zai1 wo4 hei3! 你真和氣!

Where are you from? Written  Nei5 cung4 naa5/4 leoi5 loi4?  你從哪裏來?

Spoken  Nei5 hai6 bin1 dou6 lai4?  你係邊度嚟?I'm from (the U.S / Hong Kong).

Written  Ngo5 cung4 (Mei5 gwok3 / Hoeng1 gong2) loi4.  我從(美國/香港)來。Spoken  Ngo5 hai6 (Mei5 gwok3 / Hoeng1 gong2) lai4.  我係(美國/香港)嚟。

I’m (American / Hongkonger).Written  Ngo5 si6 (Mei5 gwok3 / Hoeng1 gong2) jan4.  我是(美國/香港)人。Spoken  Ngo5 hai6 (Mei5 gwok3 / Hoeng1 gong2) jan4.  我係(美國/香港)人。

Where do you live? Written  Nei5 zyu6 zoi6 naa5 leoi5?  你住在哪裏?

Spoken  Nei5 zyu6 hai6 bin1 dou6?  你住喺邊度?

I live in (the U.S / Hong Kong).Written  Ngo5 zyu6 zoi6 (Mei5 gwok3 / Hoeng1 gong2).  我住在(美國/香港)。Spoken  Ngo5 zyu6 hai6 (Mei5 gwok3 / Hoeng1 gong2).  我住喺(美國/香港)。

Did you like it here? Written  Ze5 leoi5 hei2 fun1 bat1 hei2 fun?  這裡喜歡不喜歡?

Spoken  Ni1 dou6 zung1 ji3 m4 zung1 ji3?  呢度鍾意唔鍾意?

Hong Kong is a wonderful city.Written  Hoeng1 gong2 si6 go3 kei4 miu6 dik1 sing4 si5.  香港是個奇妙的城市。

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Spoken  Hoeng1 gong2 hai6 go3 kei4 miu6 ge3 sing4 si5.  香港係個奇妙嘅城市。

What do you do for a living? Written  Nei5 sam6 mo1 zou6 zik1 jip6?  你做甚麼職業?

Spoken  Nei5 mat1 je5 zou6 zik1 jip6?  你做乜嘢職業?I work as a (translator / businessman).

Written  Ngo5 si6 jik6 ze2 / soeng1 jan4. 我是(譯者/商人)。

Spoken  Ngo5 hai6 jik6 ze2 / soeng1 jan4.  我係(譯者/商人)。I like Cantonese. Written  Ngo5 hei2 fun1Gwong2 dung1 waa6.  我喜歡廣東話。

Spoken  Ngo5 zung1 ji3 Gwong2 dung1 waa6.  我鍾意廣東話。I've been learning Cantonese for 1 month.

Ngo5 hok6 Gwong2 dung1 waa6 jat1 go3 jyut6 laak3. 我學廣東話一個月嘞。

Oh! That's good! Aa4! Zan1 hou2! 啊! 真好!

How old are you? Written  Nei5 do1 siu2 seoi3?  你多少歲?

Spoken  Nei5 gei2 seoi3 aa3?  你幾歲呀?I'm (twenty, thirty…) years old.

Ngo5 (ji6 sap6 / saam1/3 sap6 ...) seoi3.我(二十、三十 ...)歲。

I have to go. Ngo5 bit1 seoi1 heoi3. 我必須去。I will be right back! Ngo5 zik1 hak1 wui4 loi4! 我即刻回來。

Wishes  

Good Luck! Fuk1 hei3! / Gei1 jyun4! / Hou2 wan6! 福氣!/機緣!/好運!

Happy Birthday! Saang1 jat6 faai3 lok6! 生日快樂!

Happy New Year! San1 nin4 faai3 lok6! 新年快樂!

Merry Christmas! Sing3 daan3 faai3 lok6! 聖誕快樂!

Congratulations! Gung1 hei2! 恭喜!

Enjoy! (For meals…) Sik6 juk6! 食慾!

I'd like to visit Hong Kong one day.

Jau5 jat1 tin1 ngo5 soeng2 jiu3 jau4 laam5 Hoeng1 gong2.

有一天我想要遊覽香港某。

Say Hi to John for me. Tai3 ngo5 ziu1 fu1Joek3 hon6. 替我招呼约翰。Bless you! (when sneezing) On1 hong1! 安康!

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Good night & sweet dreams! Zou2 tau2 wo4 zou6 mei5 mung4! 早唞和做美夢!

Misunderstanding  I'm sorry! (if you don't hear something) Written  Deoi3 bat1 hei2!  對不起!

Spoken  Deoi3 m4 zyu6!  對唔住!

Sorry! (for a mistake) Written  Deoi3 bat1 hei2!  對不起!

Spoken  Deoi3 m4 zyu6!  對唔住!

No problem! Mou5 man tai4 冇問題!

Can you say it again? Written  Cing2 zoi3 gong2!  請再講!

Spoken  M4 goi1 zoi3 gong2!  唔該再講!

Can you speak slowly? Written  Cing2 maan6 maan6 gong2!  請慢慢講!

Spoken  M4 goi1 maan6 maan6 gong2!  唔該慢慢講!

Write it down please! Written  Cing2 bat1 gei3!  請筆記!

Spoken  M4 goi1 bat1 gei3!  唔該筆記!

I don't understand! Written  Ngo5 bat1 dung2!  我不懂!

Spoken  Ngo5 m4 ming4!  我唔明!

I don't know! Written  Ngo5 bat1 zi1 dou6!  我不知道!

Spoken  Ngo5 m4 zi1 dou6!  我唔知道!

I have no idea. Written  Ngo5 bat1 zi1 dou6!  我不知道!

Spoken  Ngo5 m4 zi1 dou6!  我唔知道!What's that called in Cantonese?

Written  "..."   zoi6 Gwong2 dung1 waa6 zam2 mo1 gong2? 「...」在廣東話怎麼講?

Spoken  "..." hai6 Gwong2 dung1 waa6 dim2 joeng6 aa3?

 「...」喺廣東話點樣講呀? 

What does "..." mean in English? Written  "..."   zoi6 Jing1 man4 zam2 mo1 gong2? 「...」在英文怎麼講?

Spoken  "..." hai6 Jing1 man4 dim2 joeng6 aa3? 「...」喺英文點樣講呀? 

How do you say "..." in Cantonese?

Written  "..."   zoi6 Gwong2 dung1 waa6 zam2 mo1 gong2?  「...」在廣東話怎麼講?

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Spoken  "..." hai6 Gwong2 dung1 waa6 dim2 joeng6 aa3?

 「...」喺廣東話點樣講呀? 

What is this? Written  Ze5 si6 sam6 mo? 這是甚麼?

Spoken  Ni1hai6 mat1 je5?  呢係乜嘢?

My Cantonese is bad. Ngo5 Gwong2 dung1 waa6 bat1sin6. 我廣東話不善。I need to practice my Cantonese. Ngo5 seoi1 jiu3 jin2 zaap6 Gwong2 dung1 waa6 我需要演習廣東話。Don't worry! M4 hou2 daam1 sam1! / Fong3 sam1! 唔好擔心! / 放心!

Expressions & Words  

Good / bad / so-so. Hou2 hou2 好好Waai6 壞Maa4 maa4 dei6 / maa1 maa1 dei6 麻麻地/麼麼地

Big / small Written  Daai6 / siu2  大/小Spoken  Daai6 / sai3  大/細

Today / now Written  Gam1 tin1 / jin6 zoi6  今天/現在Spoken  Gam1 jat6 / ji4 gaa1  今日/而家

Tomorrow / yesterday Written  Ming4 tin1 / zok3 tin1  明天/昨天Spoken  Ting1 jat6 / cam4 jat6  聽日/尋日

Yes / No Written  Si6 / Bat1 si6  是 / 不是 Spoken  Hai6 / M4 hai6  係 / 唔係

Here you go! (when giving something) Naa1 heoi3! 拿去!

Do you like it? Written  Nei5 hei2 fun1 bat1 hei2 fun1?  你喜歡不喜歡?

Spoken  Nei5 zung1 ji3 m4 zung1 ji3?  你鍾意唔鍾意?

I really like it! Written  Nei5 zan1 hei2 bat1!  你真喜歡!

Spoken  Nei5 zan1 zung1 ji3!  你真鍾意!

I'm hungry / thirsty. Written  Ngo5 gei1 ngo6 / Ngo5 hau2 hot3.  我飢餓/我口渴。Spoken  Ngo5 tou5 ngo6 / Ngo5 geng2 hot3.  我肚餓/我頸渴。

In the morning / evening / at Zoi6 zou2 soeng5 / maan5 soeng6 / je6 leoi5 在早上/晚間/夜裡

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night

This / that. Here / there. Written  Ze5 / naa5.  Ze5 leoi5 / naa5 leoi5.  這/那。這裡/那裡。Spoken  Ni1 / go2.  Ni1 dou6 / go2 dou6.  呢/嗰。呢度/嗰度。

Me / You. Him / Her. Written  Ngo5 / nei5. Taa1 / taa1.  我/你。他/她。Spoken   Ngo5 / nei5. Keoi5 / keoi5.  我/你。佢/佢。

Really! Written  Zan1 si6 dik1!  真是的!

Spoken  Hai6 me1!  係咩!

Look! Written  Hon2!  看!

Spoken  Tai2!  睇!

Hurry up! Faai3 ceoi3! 快脆!

What?  Where? Written  Sam6 mo1? / naa5 leoi5?  甚麼?/哪裏?

Spoken  Me1 aa3 / bin1 dou6 aa3?  咩呀?/邊度呀?

What time is it? Gei2 dim2 zung1? 幾點鐘?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Sap6 dim2 zung1.  Maan5 gaan1 baat3 dim2 bun3. 十點鐘。晚間七點半。Give me this! Written  Kap1 ngo5!  給我!

Spoken  Bei2 ngo5!  俾我!

I love you! Ngo5 oi3 nei5! 我愛你!

I feel sick. Ngo5 m4 syu1 fuk6. 我唔舒服。I need a doctor. Written  Ngo5 hon2 ji1sang1.  我要看醫生。

Spoken  Ngo5  tai2 ji1sang1.  我要睇醫生。one, two, three jat1, ji6, saam1 一、二、三four, five, six sei3, ng5, luk6 四、五、六seven, eight, nine, ten cat1, baat3, gau2, sap6 七、八、九、十

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Croatian Phrases

English Phrases Croatian Phrases & SentencesGreetings  Hi!  Bok!Good Morning!  Dobro jutro!Good Evening!  Dobro večer!Welcome! (to greet someone)  Dobrodošli (pl), Dobrodošla (f),      Dobrodošao (m)How Are You?  Kako si? / Kako ste? (polite)I'm Fine, Thanks!  Dobro, hvala!And You?  A, ti? / A vi? (polite)Good/ So-So.  Dobro / Tako-tako!Thank You (Very Much)!  Hvala!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")  Nema na čemu!Hey! Friend!  Bok! Prijatelju!I Missed You So Much!  Puno si mi nedostajao / nedostajala (f)What's New?  Šta ima novoga?Nothing Much  Ništa novogGood Night!  Laku noć!See You Later!  Vidimo se kasnije!Good Bye!  Doviđenja!

Help & Directions  I'm Lost  Izgubio / Izgubila (f) sam seCan I Help You?  Mogu li ti / vam (polite) pomoći?Can You Help Me?  Možete li mi pomoći?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?  Gdje mogu naći (kupaonicu/ ljekarnu)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!  Odi / Odite (polite) ravno! Onda skreni/ Skrenite (polite)

Lijevo/ Desno!I'm Looking For John.  Tražim Johna!One Moment Please! Molim vas da pričekate samo malo!

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Hold On Please! (phone)  Molim vas da pričekate malo!How Much Is This?  Koliko je ovo?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)  Oprostite...!Excuse Me! ( to pass by)  Ispričavam se!Come With Me!  Dođi/ Dođite (polite) sa mnom!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Croatian)?  Pričaš/ Pričate (polite) li (Engleski/ Hrvatski?Just a Little.  Nešto malo.What's Your Name?  Kako se zoveš/ zovete (polite)?My Name Is ….  Zovem se ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss…  Gospodin.../ Gospođa.../ Gospođica...Nice To Meet You!  Drago mi je!You're Very Kind!  Vrlo si/ ste (polite) ljubazan (m), ljubazna (f), ljubazni

(polite).Where Are You From?  Od kud si/ ste (polite)?I'm From (the U.S/ Croatia)  Ja sam iz (SAD-a/ Hrvatske)I’m (American)  Ja sam amerikanac/ amerikanka (f)Where Do You Live?  Gdje živiš/ živite (polite)?I live in (the U.S/ Croatia)  Živim u (SAD-u/ Hrvatskoj)Did You Like It Here?  Da li ti se sviđa ovdje?Croatia Is a Wonderful Country  Hrvatska je lijepa zemljaWhat Do You Do For A Living?  Što radiš/ radite (polite) u životu?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)  Radiom kao (Prevodioc/ prevoditeljica (f)/ Poslovni

čovjek/ Poslovna žena (f))I Like Croatian  Sviđa mi se HrvatskiI've Been Learning Croatian For 1 Month  Učim Hrvatski mjesec dana.Oh! That's Good!  To je dobro!How Old Are You?  Koliko imaš/ imate godina?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old.  Imam (dvadeset, trideset...) godina.I Have To Go  Moram ići.I Will Be Right Back!  Brzo se vraćam!   

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 Wishes  Good Luck!  Sretno!Happy Birthday!  Sretan rođendan!Happy New Year!  Sretna Nova Godina!Merry Christmas!  Sretan Božić!Congratulations!  Čestitam!Enjoy! (For meals…)  Dobar tek!I'd Like To Visit Croatia One Day  Htio/ htjela (f) bih posjetiti Hrvatsku jednog dana.Say Hi To John For me.  Pozdravi Johna u moje ime.Bless you (when sneezing)  Nazdravlje!Good Night & Sweet Dreams!  Laku noć & Slatki snovi!

 

   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)  Žao mi je (nisam čuo/ čula (f))Sorry (for a mistake)  OprostiteNo Problem!  Nema problema!Can You Say It Again?  Možeš/ Možete (polite) li ponoviti?Can You Speak Slowly?  Možeš/ Možete (polite) li pričati sporije?Write It Down Please!  Molim te/ vas (polite) da zapišeš/ zapišete (polite)!I Don't Understand!  Ne razumijem!I Don't Know!  Ne znam!I Have No Idea.  Nemam blage veze!What's That Called In Croatian?  Kako se to kaže na Hrvatskom?What Does "oprostite" Mean In English?  Što znači 'oprostite' na Engleskom?How Do You Say "Please" In Croatian?  Kako se kaže 'Please' na Hrvatskom?What Is This?  Što je ovo?My Croatian Is Bad.  Moj Hrvatski je loš.I need to practice my Croatian  Trebam još učiti Hrvatski.Don't Worry!  Ne brini!   

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Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So.  Dobro/ Loše/ Tako-tako.Big/ Small  Veliko/ Malo.Today/ Now  Danas/ Sada.Tomorrow/ Yesterday  Sutra/ Jučer.Yes/ No  Da/ Ne.Here You Go! (when giving something)  Izvoli/ Izvolite (polite).Do You Like It?  Da li ti/ vam (polite) se sviđa?I Really Like It!  Vrlo mi se sviđa.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Gladan/ Gladna (f) / Žedan/ Žedna (f) sam.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.  Ujutro/ Pred večer/ Na večer.This/ That. Here/There  Ovo/ Ono. Ovdje/ Tamo.Me/ You.  Him/ Her.  Ja/ Ti. On/Ona.Really!  Stvarno!Look!  Gledaj/ Gledajte (polite and pl).Hurry Up!  Požuri/ Požurite (polite and pl).What? Where?  Što? Gdje?What Time Is It?  Koliko je sati?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm.  Deset sati je. Sedam i trideset je.Give Me This!  Daj/ Dajte (polite) mi ovo!I Love You!  Volim te!I Feel Sick.  Nije mi dobro!I Need A Doctor  Trebam doktoraOne, Two, Three  Jedan, dva, triFour, Five, Six  Četiri, pet, šestSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten  Sedam, osam, devet, deset

The Croatian AlphabetA same as in English

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B same as in English

C as in the word Car (the emperor), you read it as tzar

Č četiri (four)

Ć ćud (temper)

D same as in English

Dž džez (jazz)

Đ đavao (devil)

E same as in English

F same as in English

G same as in English

H sharp H, as in arabic or hebrew, Hrvatska Croatia

I same as in English

J ja (I), you read it as german yes - JA

K same as in English

L same as in English

Lj ljeto (summer)

M same as in English

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N same as in English

Nj Njemačka (Germany)

O same as in English

P same as in English

R sharp R, as in Riba (fish)

S same as in English

Š šah (chess), you read it as you would read a french name Charlotte

T same as in English

U same as in English

V same as in English

Z same as in English

Ž žaba (frog), the same way you read a french name Jean

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Czech Phrases

Czech Phrases

English Czech/ Čeština

Greetings

Hi! Ahoj.

Good Morning! Dobré ráno.

Good Evening! Dobrý večer.

Welcome! (to greet someone) Vítej! (sing.) Vítejte (pl.)

How Are You? Jak se máš? (sing.) Jak se máte? (pl.)

I'm Fine, Thanks! Mám se dobře, děkuji. (sing.) Máme se dobře, děkujeme. (pl.)

And You? A ty? (sing.) A vy? (pl.)

Good/ So-So. Dobře. / Nic moc.

Thank You (Very Much)! Děkuji (pěkně).You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Není zač. / Rádo se stalo.

Hey! Friend! Ahoj kámo! (very informal)

I Missed You So Much!Velmi jsi mi chyběl (a male person was missed) / chyběla (female).

What's New? Co nového?

Nothing Much Nic moc.

Good Night! Dobrou noc!

See You Later! Na viděnou!

Good Bye! Na shledanou!

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I'm Lost Ztratil / ztratila jsem se (m/f).

Can I Help You? Mohu ti (sing.) / vám (pl.) pomoci?

Can You Help Me? Můžeš (sing.) / můžete (pl.) mi pomoci?

Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kde jsou toalety? Kde je lékárna?

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!Jdi (sing.) / jděte (pl.) rovně. Potom odboč (sing.) / odbočte (pl.) doleva /doprava.

I'm Looking For John. Hledám Johna.

One Moment Please! Okamžik, prosím.

Hold On Please! (phone) Počkejte, prosím.

How Much Is This? Kolik to stojí?

Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Promiňte, …

Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Dovolíte?

Come With Me! Pojď (sing.) / pojďte (pl.) se mnou!

   

Personal Info  

Do You Speak (English/ Czech)? Mluvíš (sing.) / mluvíte (pl.) anglicky / česky?

Just a Little. Jen trochu.

What's Your Name? Jak se jmenuješ (sing.) / jmenujete (pl.)?

My Name Is …. Jmenuji se…

Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Pán / paní / slečna

Nice To Meet You! Těší mne.

You're Very Kind!Jsi (sing.) / jste (pl.) velmi laskavý (m) / laskavá (f).

Where Are You From? Odkud jsi (sing.) / jste (pl.)?

I'm From (the U.S/ the Czech Republic) Jsem z USA / České republiky.

I’m (American)Jsem Američan (m) / Američanka (f) / Čech (m) / Češka (f).

Where Do You Live? Kde žiješ (sing.) / žijete (pl.)?

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I live in (the U.S/ the Czech Republic) Žiji v USA / v České republice.

Did You Like It Here? Líbilo se ti (sing.) / vám (pl.) zde?(the Czech Republic) Is a Wonderful Country Česká republika je překrásná země.

What Do You Do For A Living? Čím se živíš (sing.) / živíte (pl.)?

I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)Pracuji jako překladatel (m) / překladatelka (f). Podnikám.

I Like (Czech) Líbí se mi čeština.I've Been Learning (Czech) For 1 Month Učím se česky jeden měsíc.

Oh! That's Good! To je dobré!

How Old Are You? Kolik let ti (sing.) / vám (pl.) je?

I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Je mi dvacet / třicet let.

I Have To Go Musím jít.

I Will Be Right Back! Hned se vrátím.

   

Wishes  

Good Luck! Hodně štěstí.

Happy Birthday! Všechno nejlepší k narozeninám.

Happy New Year! Hodně štěstí do nového roku.

Merry Christmas! Veselé vánoce.

Congratulations! Blahopřeji.

Enjoy! (For meals…) Dobrou chuť.I'd Like To Visit (the Czech Republic) One Day

Rád (m) / ráda (f) bych jednoho dne navštívil (m) / navštívila (f) Českou republiku.

Say Hi To John For me.Pozdrav (sing.) / pozdravte (pl.) ode mne Johna.

Bless you (when sneezing) Na zdraví!

Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Dobrou noc!

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Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Promiňte?

Sorry (for a mistake) Promiňte.

No Problem! Nic se nestalo.

Can You Say It Again? Můžeš (sing.) / můžete (pl.) to zopakovat?

Can You Speak Slowly? Můžeš (sing.) / můžete mluvit pomaleji?

Write It Down Please! Prosím napiš (sing.) / napište (pl.) to.

I Don't Understand! Nerozumím.

I Don't Know! Nevím.

I Have No Idea. Nemám tušení.

What's That Called In (Czech)? Jak se to řekne česky?

What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Co znamená “lingua” v angličtině?

How Do You Say "Please" In (Czech)? Jak se česky řekne “please”?

What Is This? Co to je?

My (Czech) Is Bad. Moje čeština je špatná.

I need to practice my (Czech) Potřebuji procvičovat svou češtinu.

Don't Worry! Nedělej (sing.) / nedělejte (pl.) si starosti.

   

Expressions & Words  

Good/ Bad/ So-So. Dobrý/á/é. Špatný/á/é. (m/f/n) Nic moc.

Big/ Small Velký/á/é. Malý/á/é. (m/f/n)

Today/ Now Dnes /nyní.

Tomorrow/ Yesterday Zítra /včera.

Yes/ No Ano / ne.

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Here You Go! (when giving something) Prosím.

Do You Like It? Líbí se ti (sing.) / vám (to)?

I Really Like It! Opravdu se mi to líbí.

I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Mám hlad / mám žízeň.

In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Ráno / večer / v noci.

This/ That. Here/ThereTento/tato/toto. Tamten/tamta/tamto. (m/f/n) Tady/tam.

Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Já / ty. On /ona.

Really! Opravdu!

Look! Podívej! (sing.) / Podívejte! (pl.)

Hurry Up! Pospěš si (sing.) / Pospěšte si (pl.)

What? Where? Co? Kde?

What Time Is It? Kolik je hodin?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Je 10 hodin. Je 19.30 / půl osmé večer.

Give Me This! Dej mi to (sing.) / Dejte mi to (pl.)

I Love You! Miluji tě.

I Feel Sick. Je mi špatně.

I Need A Doctor Potřebuji lékaře.

One, Two, Three Jeden/jedna/jedno, dva/dvě/dva (m/f/n),  tři.

Four, Five, Six Čtyři, pět, šest.

Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sedm, osm, devět, deset

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Danish Phrases

English Phrases Danish PhrasesGreetings  Hi!

Hej!Good Morning! God morgen!Good Evening! God aften!Welcome! (to greet someone) Velkommen!How Are You? Hvordan har du/ de det?I'm Fine, Thanks! Jeg har det fint, tak!And You? Og dig/ dem?Good/ So-So. Godt/ Sådan nogenlunde.Thank You (Very Much)! Tak! (Mange tak!)You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Du/ de er velkommen!Hey! Friend!

Hej! Ven!I Missed You So Much! Jeg har savnet dig/ dem så meget!What's New? Hvad så?Nothing Much Ikke meget.Good Night! God nat!See You Later! På gensyn!Good Bye! Farvel!

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Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Jeg er faret vild.Can I Help You? Kan jeg hjælpe dig/ dem?Can You Help Me? Kan du/ de hjælpe mig?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Hvor er (toilettet/ apoteket)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Gå lige ud. Drej derefter til venstre/ højre!I'm Looking For John. Jeg leder efter John.One Moment Please! Et øjeblik!Hold On Please! (phone) Et øjeblik!How Much Is This? Hvor meget koster den/ det?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Undskyld mig…Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Undskyld!Come With Me! Kom med mig!   Personal Info  

Do You Speak (English/ Danish)?Taler du/ de (engelsk/ dansk)?

Just a Little. Kun en smule.What's Your Name? Hvad er dit/ deres navn?My Name Is …. Mit navn er…Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss…

Hr…/Fru…/Frøken…Nice To Meet You! Hyggeligt at møde dig/ dem!You're Very Kind! Du/ de er meget venlig!Where Are You From? Hvor er du/ de fra?I'm From (the U.S/ Denmark) Jeg er fra (USA/ Danmark)I’m (American) Jeg er amerikaner.

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Where Do You Live?Hvor bor du/ de?

I live in (the U.S/ Denmark) Jeg bor i (USA/ Danmark)Did You Like It Here?

Kan du/ de lide det her?Denmark Is a Wonderful Country Danmark er et fantastisk land.What Do You Do For A Living? Hvad arbejder du/ de som?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Jeg arbejder som en (oversætter/ forretningsmand)I Like Danish Jeg kan lide dansk.I've Been Learning Danish For 1 Month Jeg har lært dansk i en måned.Oh! That's Good! Oh! Det er godt!How Old Are You? Hvor gammel er du/ de?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Jeg er (tyve, tredive…) år gammel.I Have To Go Jeg er nødt til at gå.I Will Be Right Back! Jeg er straks tilbage!

Wishes  

   Good Luck! Held og lykke!Happy Birthday! Tillykke med fødselsdagen!Happy New Year! Godt nytår!Merry Christmas! Glædelig jul!Congratulations! Tillykke!Enjoy! (For meals…) Velbekomme!I'd Like To Visit Denmark One Day Jeg kunne tænke mig at besøge Danmark en dag.Say Hi To John For me. Sig hej til John fra mig.Bless you (when sneezing) Prosit!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! God nat og drøm sødt!   

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Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Undskyld!Sorry (for a mistake) Jeg beklager.

No Problem!Intet problem!

Can You Say It Again? Kan du/ de sige det igen?Can You Speak Slowly?

Kan du/ de sige det langsomt?Write It Down Please!

Vær venlig at skrive det ned!I Don't Understand! Jeg forstår ikke!I Don't Know! Jeg ved det ikke!I Have No Idea. Jeg har ingen anelse!What's That Called In Danish? Hvad hedder det på dansk?What Does "undsklyld" Mean In English? Hvad betyder “undsklyld” på Engelsk?How Do You Say "Please" In Danish? Hvordan siger man “please” på dansk?What Is This? Hvad er det?My Danish Is Bad. Mit dansk er dårligt.I need to practice my Danish. Jeg har brug for at øve mit dansk.Don't Worry! Bare rolig!   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Godt/ Dårligt/ Sådan nogenlundeBig/ Small Stor/ LilleToday/ Now I dag/ NuTomorrow/ Yesterday I morgen/ I går

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Yes/ No Ja/ NejHere You Go! (when giving something) Værsgo!Do You Like It? Kan du/ de lide den?I Really Like It!

Jeg kan virkelig lide den!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Jeg er sulten/ tørstig.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Om morgenen/ om aftenen/ om nattenThis/ That. Here/There

Denne/dette / den/det. Her/ derMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Mig/ dig/ dem. Ham/ HendeReally! Virkelig!Look! Se!Hurry Up! Skynd dig/ dem!What? Where?

Hvad? Hvor?What Time Is It? Hvad er klokken?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Klokken er 10. Klokken 730.Give Me This! Giv mig den/det!I Love You! Jeg elsker dig/ dem!I Feel Sick. Jeg føler mig dårlig.I Need A Doctor Jeg har brug for en læge.One, Two, Three En, to, treFour, Five, Six Fire, fem, seksSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Syv, otte, ni, ti

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Dutch Phrases

English Phrases Dutch Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Hoi!Good Morning! Goeiemorgen!Good Evening! Goeienavond!Welcome! (to greet someone) Welkom!How Are You? Hoe gaat het met je?I'm Fine, Thanks! Het gaat goed met me, dank je!And You? En met jou?Good/ So-So. Goed / Zo-zoThank You (Very Much)! Dank je / Bedankt (thank you very much= Heel erg bedankt)You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Graag gedaan.Hey! Friend! Hey vriend!I Missed You So Much! Ik heb je zo erg gemist.What's New? Heb je nieuws?Nothing Much Niets speciaals (answer for “heb je nieuws”)Good Night! Goeienacht!See You Later! Ik zie je later nog !Good Bye! Goeiedag nog!

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Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Ik ben de weg kwijtCan I Help You? Kan ik je helpen?/ Kan ik U helpen? (polite) Can You Help Me? Kan je me helpen?/ Kan U me helpen? (polite) Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Waar is de (badkamer/ apotheek)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Rechtdoor gaan, dan naar links /rechts.I'm Looking For John. Ik ben op zoek naar John.One Moment Please! Een ogenblik alstublieft.Hold On Please! (phone) Blijf even aan de lijn alstublieft.How Much Is This? Hoeveel kost dit?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Mag ik even wat vragen?Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Excuseer! Come With Me! Kom met me mee!Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Dutch)? Spreek je/ Spreekt U (polite) (Engels/Nederlands)?Just a Little. Slechts een beetjeWhat's Your Name? Wat is je/ uw (polite) naam?My Name Is …. Mijn naam is …Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Mr…/ Mw… (all ladies are called Mw = Mevrouw)Nice To Meet You! Leuk je/ U (polite) te ontmoeten.You're Very Kind! Dat is heel vriendelijk Where Are You From? Van waar ben je/ U (polite) afkomstig?I'm From (the U.S/ Holland) Ik ben van (de V.S. / Nederland)I’m (American/ Dutch) Ik ben {Amerikaan/ Amerikaanse (female)}Where Do You Live? Waar woon je?/ Waar woont U? (polite)I live in (the U.S/ Holland) Ik woon in (de V.S./Nederland)Did You Like It Here? Vond je het leuk hier?Holland Is a Wonderful Country Nederland is een prachtig landWhat Do You Do For A Living? Wat is je beroep?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Ik werk als (Vertaler/ Zakenman)

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I Like Dutch Ik hou van de Nederlandse taalI've Been Learning Dutch For 1 Month Ik ben sinds 1 maand Nederlands aan het leren.Oh! That's Good! Oh! Dat is goed !How Old Are You? Hoe oud ben je?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ik ben (twintig, dertig...) jaarI Have To Go Ik moet nu gaan.I Will Be Right Back! Ik ben zo terug.Wishes  Good Luck! Veel geluk!Happy Birthday! Gelukkige verjaardag!Happy New Year! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!Merry Christmas! Zalig Kersmis!Congratulations! Gefeliciteerd!Enjoy! (For meals…) Smakelijk!I'd Like To Visit Holland One Day Ik zou ooit Nederland eens willen bezoekenSay Hi To John For me. Doe John de groeten van me.Bless you (when sneezing) Gezondheid! Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Goeienacht en droom zacht.

Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Excuseer, wat zei U daarnet?Sorry (for a mistake) Sorry!/ Het spijt meNo Problem! Geen probleem!Can You Say It Again? Kan je/ U (polite) dat even herhalen?Can You Speak Slowly? Kan je/ U (polite) trager spreken?Write It Down Please! Wil je/ U (polite) dat even opschrijven!I Don't Understand! Ik begrijp het nietI Don't Know! Ik weet het nietI Have No Idea. Ik heb geen idee.What's That Called In Dutch? Hoe heet dit in het Nederlands?

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What Does "dank" Mean In English? Wat betekent “dank” in het Engels?How Do You Say "Please" In Dutch? Hoe zeg je “Please” in het Nederlands?What Is This? Wat is dit?My Dutch Is Bad. Mijn Nederlands is slechtI need to practice my Dutch Ik moet mijn Nederlands oefenen.Don't Worry! Maak je geen zorgen.Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Goed / Slecht / Zo-ZoBig/ Small Groot/ KleinToday/ Now Vandaag/ NuTomorrow/ Yesterday Morgen/ GisterenYes/ No Ja/ NeeHere You Go! (when giving something) Alsjeblief!/ Alstublieft! (polite)Do You Like It? Vond je dit leuk?I Really Like It! Ik vind dit echt leuk.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ik heb honger/ dorstIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. ‘s morgens / 's avonds / ‘s nachtsThis/ That. Here/There Dit/ Dat. Hier/DaarMe/ You. Him/ Her. Mij/ Jou. Hem/ Haar.Really! Echt!Look! Kijk!Hurry Up! Haast je! What? Where? Wat? Waar?What Time Is It? Hoe laat is het?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Het is 10 uur. Het is 7u30 in de namiddag.Give Me This! Geef me dit!I Love You! Ik hou van jou.I Feel Sick. Ik voel me ziek.I Need A Doctor Ik heb een dokter nodig.One, Two, Three Een, twee, drie

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Four, Five, Six Vier, vijf, zesSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Zeven, acht, negen, tien

English/ Spanish/ French/ German Phrases & Sentences

English Phrases Spanish Phrases French Phrases German Phrases

Greetings      Hi! ¡Hola! Salut! Hallo!Good Morning! ¡Buenos Días! Bonjour! (also used in the afternoon) Guten Morgen! Good Evening! ¡Buenas Tardes! Bonsoir! (After 0600pm) Guten Abend!Welcome! (to greet someone) ¡Bienvenido! Bienvenue! Servus! Willkommen!How Are You? ¿Cómo Estás? Comment vas-tu?/ Comment allez-

vous? (polite) Wie geht's dir/ Ihnen?

I'm Fine, Thanks! Estoy Bíen ¡Gracias! Je vais bien, merci! Danke, mir geht's gut! And You? ¿Y Tú? Et toi?/ Et vous? (polite) Und dir/ Ihnen?Good/ So-So. Bíen/ Así Así Bien / Coup-ci, coup-ça Gut/ So la-laThank You (Very Much)! ¡(Muchas) Gracias! Merci (beaucoup!) Danke (vielmals)!/ Vielen Dank!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

¡De Nada! Il n'y a pas de quoi Gern gescheh'n!/ Keine Ursache!/ Kein Problem!

Hey! Friend! ¡Eh! ¡Amigo! Hé ! L'ami! Hey! Kumpel! (only for males)

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I Missed You So Much! ¡Te Extraño Mucho! Tu m'as tellement manqué! Du hast/ Sie haben mir so gefehlt!

What's New? ¿Qué Hay De Nuevo? Quoi de neuf? Was gibt's Neues?Nothing Much Nada Pas grand chose. Nicht viel.Good Night! ¡Buenas noches! Bonne nuit! Gute Nacht! See You Later! ¡Hasta luego! A plus tard! Bis später!Good Bye! ¡Adiós! Au revoir! Auf Wiedersehen!/ Tschüß!

Help & Directions      

I'm Lost Estoy perdido Je suis perdu Ich habe mich verlaufen!Can I Help You? ¿Podría Ayudarse? Puis-je vous aider? Kann ich dir/ Ihnen helfen?Can You Help Me? ¿Puede Ayudarme? Peux-tu m'aider? Pouvez-vous

m'aider? (polite)Kannst du/ Können Sie mir helfen?

Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

¿Dónde Está (el Baño/ la Farmacia)?

Où sont les toilettes? Où est la pharmacie?

Wo ist (das Badezimmer/ die Apotheke?)

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!

¡Vaya Ud Derecho! Pues Tuerza Ud por la Izquierda/ Derecha!

Allez tout droit! Puis prennez à gauche/ droite!

Gehen Sie geradeaus! Dann links / rechts abbiegen!

I'm Looking For John. Estoy Buscando A Juan. Je cherche Jean Ich suche John.One Moment Please! ¡Un Momento, Por Favor! Un moment s'il vous plaît. Einen Augenblick, bitte!Hold On Please! (phone) ¡No Cuelgue, Por Favor! Un moment s'il vous plaît / Ne

raccrocher pas!Bleiben Sie dran, bitte!

How Much Is This? ¿Cuánto Vale/ Cuesta Eso? Combien cela coûte? Was kostet das?/ Wie teuer ist das?

Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)

¡Perdone! / ¡Oiga! Excusez-moi ... Entschuldigen Sie bitte...!

Excuse Me! ( to pass by) ¡Perdone! / Disculpe! Pardon! Darf ich mal vorbei?Come With Me! ¡Venga Conmigo! Viens avec moi!/ Venez avec moi!

(polite) Kommen Sie mit!

Personal Info      Do You Speak (English/ ¿Hablas (Inglés/ Español)? Parlez-vous (Anglais/ Français)? Sprechen Sie (Englisch/

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Sp/Fr/Ger)? Deutsch)?Just a Little. Solo Un Poquito. Juste un petit peu! Nur ein bißchen.What's Your Name? ¿Cómo te llamas? Comment t'appelles-tu?/ Comment

vous appelez-vous (polite)Wie heißen Sie?

My Name Is …. Me llamo ... Je m'appelle … Ich heiße... / Mein Name ist...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Señor.../ Señora.../ Señorita... Monsieur.../ Madame.../

Mademoiselle…Herr/ Frau/ Fräulein (not used anymore)

Nice To Meet You! ¡Tanto Gusto! / Medio Gusto Conocerte!

C'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer!/ Enchanté!

Schön, Sie kennenzulernen!

You're Very Kind! ¡Eres Muy Amable! Tu es très gentil!/ Vous êtes très gentil! (polite)

Du bist/ Sie sind sehr freundlich!

Where Are You From? ¿De Dónde Eres? D'où viens-tu?/ D'où venez-vous? (polite)

Woher kommst du/ kommen Sie?

I'm From (the U.S/ Spain ... ...) Soy De (los Estados Unidos/ España..) / Soy (americano)

Je viens (des USA or Etats-Unis / de France)

Ich komme (aus den U.S.A./ aus Amerika / aus Deutschland)

I’m (American) Soy (americano/ americana) Je suis américain/ américaine (female)

Ich bin (Amerikaner)

Where Do You Live? ¿Dónde Vives? Où vis-tu?/ Où vivez-vous? (polite) Wo wohnst du/ wohnen Sie?I live in (the U.S/ Spain ... ...) Vivo En (los Estados Unidos/

España)Je vis (aux Etats-Unis / en France) Ich wohne (in den U.S.A./ in

Amerika/ in Deutschland)Did You Like It Here? ¿Le gusta a usted aquí? T'es-tu plu ici?/ Vous êtes-vous plu

ici? (polite)Gefällt es dir/ Ihnen hier?

Spain ... ... Is a Wonderful Country

España Es Un País Maravelloso

La France est un pays merveilleux Deutschland ist wunderschön

What Do You Do For A Living? ¿A Qué Te Dedicas? Que fais-tu dans la vie?/ Que faites-vous dans la vie? (polite)

Was ist dein/ Ihr Beruf?

I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Trabajo Como (Traductor/ Hombre de Negocios)

Je suis (traducteur/ homme d'affaires)

Ich bin (Übersetzer/Dolmetscher) / Geschäftsmann

I Like Sp/Fr/Ger Me Gusta El Español J'aime le français Ich mag Deutsch I've Been Learning Sp/Fr/Ger For 1 Month

Tengo Un Mes Estudiando Español

J'apprends le français depuis un mois.

Ich lerne seit einem Monat Deutsch

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Oh! That's Good! ¡Oh, Qué Bíen! Oh! C'est bien! Oh! Das ist toll!How Old Are You? ¿Cuántos Años Tienes? Quel âge as-tu? Quel âge avez-vous?

(polite)Wie alt bist du/ sind Sie?

I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old.

Tengo (veinte ...treinta) Años. J'ai (vingt, trente ...) ans. Ich bin (zwanzig, dreißig,...) Jahre (alt).

I Have To Go Me Tengo Que Ir. il faut que je parte. Ich muß gehen/ los!I Will Be Right Back! Regresso En Un Momentito. Je reviens tout de suite! Ich bin sofort wieder da!Wishes      Good Luck! ¡Que Tenga Suerte! Bonne chance! Viel Glück!Happy Birthday! ¡Feliz Cumpleaños! Joyeux anniversaire! Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Bonne année! Ein frohes neues Jahr!Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noël! Fröhliche Weihnachten!Congratulations! ¡felicidades! Félicitations! (Herzlichen) Glückwunsch!Enjoy! (For meals…) ¡Que Aproveche! Bon appétit! Guten Appetit! I'd Like To Visit Spain ... ... One Day

Me Gustaría Visitar Algún Día Tu País

J'aimerai bien visiter la France un jour.

Ich möchte eines Tages (mal) nach Deutschland reisen

Say Hi To John For me. Dale Saludos A ( Juan ...) De Mi Parte

Passe le bonjour à Jean de ma part. Grüß/ Grüßen Sie John von mir!

Bless you (when sneezing) ¡Salud! A vos souhaits! Gesundheit!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! ¡Buenas Noches Y Dulces

Sueños!Bonne nuit et fais de beaux rêves! Gute Nacht und träum was

schönes!

Misunderstanding      

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

¡Discuple! Pardon? Entschuldigung, ich habe Sie nicht verstanden!

Sorry (for a mistake) ¡Lo Siento! Je suis désolé Entschuldigung!/ Es tut mir leid!No Problem! ¡No Problema! Ça n'est pas grave! Kein Problem!/ Keine Ursache! Can You Say It Again? ¡Puede Repetirlo! Pourriez-vous répéter? Kannst du/ Können Sie das

nochmal wiederholen?Can You Speak Slowly? ¡Puedes Hablar Más Despacio! Pourriez-vous parler un peu moins vite ? Kannst du/ Können Sie (etwas)

langsamer sprechen?Write It Down Please! ¡Escríbalo, Por Favor! Est-ce que vous pourriez l'écrire? Schreib/ Schreiben Sie es bitte auf!

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I Don't Understand! ¡No Entiendo! Je ne comprends pas! Ich verstehe das/ dich/ Sie nicht! (dasthat, dichyou, Sieyou polite)

I Don't Know! ¡No (Lo) Sé! Je ne sais pas! Ich weiß (es) nicht!I Have No Idea. ¡No Tengo Ni Idea! Je n'en sais rien. Ich habe keine Ahnung.What's That Called In Sp/Fr/Ger? ¿Cómo Se llama a Esto En

Español?Comment dit-on cela en français? Wie heißt das auf deutsch?

What Does "gato" Mean In English?

¿Qué Quiere Decir "gato" En Inglés?

Comment dit-on "gâteau" en anglais? Was bedeutet "nacht" auf englisch?

How Do You Say "Please" In Sp/Fr/Ger?

¿Cómo Se Dice "please" En Español?

Comment dit-on "Please" en français? Wie sagt man "please" auf deutsch?

What Is This? ¿Qué Es Esto? Qu'est-ce que c'est? Was ist das (hier)? My Sp/Fr/Ger Is Bad. Mi Español Es Malo Mon français est mauvais. Mein Deutsch ist schlecht.I need to practice my Sp/Fr/Ger me falta práctica en Español J'ai besoin de pratiquer mon français. Ich muß (mein) Deutsch üben. Don't Worry! ¡No Te Preocupes! Ne t'inquiètes pas! Ne vous inquiétez

pas! (polite)(Nur) Keine Sorge!

Expressions & Words      Good/ Bad/ So-So. Bueno/ Malo/ Así Así Bien or Bon/ Mal or Mauvais/

Moyennmentgut/ schlecht/ so la-la

Big/ Small Grande/ Pequeño Grand/ Petit groß/ klein. Today/ Now Hoy/ Ahora Aujourd'hui /  Maintenant heute/ jetztTomorrow/ Yesterday Mañana/ Ayer Demain / Hier morgen/ gesternYes/ No Sí/ No Oui / Non ja/ neinHere You Go! (when giving something)

¡Aquí Tiene! Tiens! Bitte sehr!/ Bitte schön!

Do You Like It? ¿Te Gusta? ¿Te Encanta? Est-ce que tu aimes? Gefällt's dir/ Ihnen? I Really Like It! ¡Me Gusta/ Encanta Mucho! J'aime beaucoup! Mir gefällt es sehr gut!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Tengo Hambre/ Sed. J'ai faim /soif Ich habe Hunger/Durst.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.

Por La Mañana/ Tarde/ Noche. Le matin/ Le soir/ La nuit am Morgen/morgens/ am Abend/abends/ in der Nacht

This/ That. Here/There Eso/Ese. Aquí/ Allí Ceci / cela. Ici / Là-bas. dies(es/er/e)/ das. hier/ dort.Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Yo/ Tú. Él/ Ella Moi /Toi. Lui/ Elle Ich/ Du. Er/ sieReally! ¡Verdad! Vraiment! Wirklich?!/ Echt?!Look! ¡Mira! Regarde! Guck (mal)/ Schau (mal)!Hurry Up! ¡Date Prisa! Dépêche-toi! Beeil dich!/ beeilen Sie sich!

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What? Where? ¿Qué? ¿Dónde? Quoi? Où? was?/ wo?What Time Is It? ¿Qué Hora Es? Quelle heure est-il? Wieviel Uhr ist es?/ Wie spät ist es? It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Es Las Diez En Punto, Las Siete Y

Media.Il est 10 heures. Il est 19h30. Es ist zehn Uhr. Sieben Uhr dreißig/

halb acht.Give Me This! ¡Dame Eso! Donne-moi ça! Gib mir das! I Love You! ¡Te Quiero! Je t'aime! Ich liebe dich/ Sie!I Feel Sick. Estoy Mareado Je me sens malade Ich fühle mich nicht wohl. I Need A Doctor ¡Necessito Un Médico! J'ai besoin d'un docteur Ich brauche einen Arzt.One, Two, Three Uno, Dos, Tres Un, deux, trois eins, zwei, drei Four, Five, Six Cuatro, Cinco, Seis quatre, cinq, six vier, fünf, sechsSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Siete, Ocho, Nueve, Diez sept, huit, neuf, dix. sieben, acht, neun, zehn

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Esperanto Phrases/ SentencesEnglish Sentences Esperanto Phrases

   Greetings  Hi! Saluton!Good Morning! Bonan Matenon!Good Evening! Bonan Vesperon!Welcome! (to greet someone) Bonvenon!How Are You? Kiel vi fartas?I'm Fine, Thanks! Bone, Dankon!And You? Kaj vi?Good/ So-So. Bone/ Ne tro boneThank You (Very Much)! Dankon /You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Ne dankindeHey! Friend! AmikoI Missed You So Much! Mi tre mankis vin!What's New? Kio nova?Nothing Much NenioGood Night! Bonan nokton!See You Later! Ĝis poste!Good Bye! Ĝis revido!   

 

Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Mi perdiĝisCan I Help You? Ĉu mi povas helpi vin?

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Can You Help Me? Ĉu vi povas helpi min?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kie estas la necesejo / apotekoGo Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Pluiru rekte! poste iru maldekstren/ dekstren!I'm Looking For John. Mi serĉas JohnOne Moment Please! Bonvolu atendi!Hold On Please! (phone) Mi petas atendu!How Much Is This? Kiom kostas tio?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Pardonu!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Pardonu!Come With Me! Venu kun mi!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Esperanto)? Ĉu vi parolas Anglan/ Esperanton ?Just a Little. LometeWhat's Your Name? Kiel vi nomiĝasMy Name Is �. Mi nomiĝas ...Mr.../ Mrs.�/ Miss� S-ro .../S-ino... / F-ino ...Nice To Meet You! Mi ĝojas konatiĝi!You're Very Kind! Vi estas tre afablaWhere Are You From? Kie vi elvenas?I'm From (the U.S/ Spain) Mi venas de (Usono/Hispanio)I�m (American) Mi estas usonanoWhere Do You Live? Kie vi loĝas?I live in (the U.S/ Spain) Mi loĝas en (Usono, Hispanio)Did You Like It Here? Ĉu al vi plaĉas ĉi tie?Spain Is a Wonderful Country Hispanio estas tre bela landoWhat Do You Do For A Living? Kiel gajnas por la vivo?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) mi estas (tradukisto/ komercisto).I Like Esperanto Mi tre ŝatas EsperantonI've Been Learning Esperanto For 1 Month Mi lernas la Esperanton dum unu monato.

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Oh! That's Good! Bonega!How Old Are You? Kiomaĝa vi estas?I'm (twenty, thirty�) Years Old. Mi havas dudek, tridek jarojn.I Have To Go Mi devas foririI Will Be Right Back! Mi revenas baldaŭ   Wishes  Good Luck! Ĉion bonan!Happy Birthday! Feliĉan naskiĝtagon! Happy New Year! Feliĉan Novan Jaron!Merry Christmas! Feliĉan KristnaskonCongratulations! Gratulojn!Enjoy! (For meals�) Bonan apetiton!I'd Like To Visit Spain One Day Mi volus viziti Hispanio Say Hi To John For me. Transdonu de mi saluton al John.Bless you (when sneezing) Sanon!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Bonan nokton, bonan dormon!

Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Pardonon.Sorry (for a mistake) Mi bedaŭras No Problem! Ne estas problemo

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Can You Say It Again? Ĉu vi povus ripeti?Can You Speak Slowly? Ĉu vi povus paroli pli malrapide?Write It Down Please! Bonvolu ĝin skribi!I Don't Understand! Mi ne komprenas I Don't Know! Mi ne sciasI Have No Idea. Mi ne havas ideonWhat's That Called In Esperanto? Kiel tio nomiĝas en Esperanto?What Does "saluton" Mean In English? Kion signifas "saluton" en anglan?How Do You Say "Please" In Esperanto? Kiel oni diras "please"  en Esperanto?What Is This? Kio estas tio?My Esperanto Is Bad. Mia esperanto/itala estas malbona I need to practice my Esperanto Mi bezonas trejniĝi mian esperatonDon't Worry! Ne zorgu!   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Bone / malbone / ne tro boneBig/ Small Granda / Malgranda Today/ Now Hodiaŭ / NunTomorrow/ Yesterday Morgaŭ / hieraŭYes/ No Yes / NeHere You Go! (when giving something) Bonvolu preni!Do You Like It? Ĉu vi ĝin ŝatas?I Really Like It! Mi tre ŝatas ĝin!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Mi estas malsata / mi soifasIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Matene / vespere / nokteThis/ That. Here/There Tio / tiu. ĉi tie / tieMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Min/Vin. lin / lianReally! Vere! Look! Rigardu!Hurry Up! Hastu!

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What? Where? Kion? Kie?What Time Is It? Kioma horo estas?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. La 10-a horo. La sepa kaj tridek minutoj

posttagmeze.Give Me This! Ĝin donu al mi!I Love You! Mi amas vinI Feel Sick. Mi malbone fartasI Need A Doctor Mi bezonas doktoronOne, Two, Three Unu, du, triFour, Five, Six Kvar, kvin, sesSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sep, ok, naŭ, dek

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Estonian Phrases

Estonian PhrasesGreetings TervitusedHi! Tere!Good Morning! Tere hommikust!Good Evening! Tere õhtust!Welcome! (to greet someone) Tere tulemast!How Are You? Kuidas Sinul läheb?I'm Fine, Thanks! Minul läheb hästi, Aitäh!And You? Aga Sinul?Good/ So-So. Tore/Nii-nii.Thank You (Very Much)! Tänan Sind (väga)!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Võta heaks!Hey! Friend! Hei! Sõber!I Missed You So Much! Ma igatsesin Sind väga!What's New? Mis uudist?Nothing Much Ei midagi erilistGood Night! Head õhtut!See You Later! Näeme hiljem!Good Bye! Head aega!   Help & Directions Abi & SuunadI'm Lost Ma olen eksinudCan I Help You? Kas ma saaksin Sind aidata?Can You Help Me? Kas Sa saaksid mind aidata?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kus on (tualett/apteek)?

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!Mine otse! Seejärel keera vasakule/paremale!

I'm Looking For John. Ma otsin John´i.One Moment Please! Üks hetk palun!Hold On Please! (phone) Oota palun üks hetk! (telefon)

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How Much Is This? Kui palju see maksab?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Vabandage...!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Vabandust!Come With Me! Tule minuga kaasa!

Personal Info Isiklik informatsioon

Do You Speak (English/ Estonian)?Kas Sa räägid (inglise keelt/eesti keelt)?

Just a Little. Veidi/natuke.What's Your Name? Mis Sinu nimi on?My Name Is …. Minu nimi on...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Hr.. /Pr../Prl.. (also Mr../Mrs../Miss...)Nice To Meet You! Tore Sinuga tutvuda!You're Very Kind! Sa oled väga lahke!Where Are You From? Kust Sa pärit oled?I'm From (the U.S/ Estonia) Ma olen (USA-st/eestist)I’m (American/ Estonian) Ma olen (ameeriklane/eestlane)Where Do You Live? Kus Sa elad?I live in (the U.S/ Estonia) Ma elan (USA-s/Eestis)Did You Like It Here? Kas Sulle meeldis siin?Estonia Is a Wonderful Country Eesti on imeline maaWhat Do You Do For A Living? Millega Sa elatist teenid?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Ma töötan (tõlkijana/ärimehena)I Like Estonian Mulle meeldib eesti keelI've Been Learning Estonian For 1 Month Ma olen õppinud eesti keelt ühe kuuOh! That's Good! Oo! See on tore!How Old Are You? Kui vana Sa oled?

I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old.Ma olen (kakskümmend, kolmkümmend aastat vana.

I Have To Go Ma pean minemaI Will Be Right Back! Olen kohe tagasi!

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   Wishes SoovidGood Luck! Edu!Happy Birthday! Palju õnne sünnipäevaks!Happy New Year! Head uut aastat!Merry Christmas! Häid jõule!Congratulations! Õnnitlen!Enjoy! (For meals…) Naudi!

I'd Like To Visit (Estonia) One DayMa sooviksin külastada Eestit ühel päeval

Say Hi To John For me. Ütle Johnile minu poolt tere.Bless you (when sneezing) TerviseksGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Head ööd & Magusaid unenägusid!   

 

Misunderstanding ArusaamatusedI'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Kuidas palun!Sorry (for a mistake) Anna andeksNo Problem! Pole probleemi!Can You Say It Again? Kas Sa saaksid seda korrata?Can You Speak Slowly? Kas Sa saaksid aeglasemalt rääkida?Write It Down Please! Kirjuta see üles palun!I Don't Understand! Ma ei saa aru!I Don't Know! Ma ei tea!I Have No Idea. Mul ei ole aimugi.

What's That Called In Estonian?Kuidas seda eesti keeles nimetatakse?

What Does "lingua" Mean In English?Mida tähendab "lingua" inglise keeles?

How Do You Say "Please" In Estonian? Kuidas Sa ütled "palun" eesti keeles?What Is This? Mis see on?My Estonian Is Bad. Minu eesti keel on halb.

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I need to practice my Estonian. Ma pean oma eesti keelt harjutama.Don't Worry! Ära muretse!   Expressions & Words Väljendid & sõnadGood/ Bad/ So-So. Hea/halb/Nii-nii.Big/ Small Suur/VäikeToday/ Now Täna/PraeguTomorrow/ Yesterday Homme/EileYes/ No Jah/EiHere You Go! (when giving something) Palun!Do You Like It? Kas see meeldib Sulle?I Really Like It! Mulle meeldib see väga!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Mul on kõht tühi/janu.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Hommikul/Õhtul/Öösel.This/ That. Here/There See(/Too). Siin/SealMe/ You. Him/ Her. Mina/Sina. TemaReally! Kas tõesti!Look! Vaata!Hurry Up! Kiirusta!What? Where? Mida?/Kus?What Time Is It? Mis kell on?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Kell on 10. 19.30Give Me This! Anna see mulle!I Love You! Ma armastan Sind!I Feel Sick. Mul on paha olla.I Need A Doctor Mul on arsti vaja.One, Two, Three Üks, kaks, kolmFour, Five, Six Neli, viis, kuusSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Seitse, kaheksa, üheksa, kümme

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Farsi Phrases

English Phrases Farsi / Iranian Phrases Transliteration Farsi / Iranian Phrases ScriptGreetings    Hi! Salam! سالمGood Morning! Sobh Be Kheyr! صبح بخیرGood Evening! Asr be kheyr! عصر بخیرWelcome! (to greet someone) Khosh Amadid! خوش آمدیدHow Are You? Shoma chetur hastin? شما چطور هستینI'm Fine, Thanks! Man khoobam, Mamnoon! من خوبم.ممنونAnd You? Va shoma و شماGood/ So-So. Khoob خوبThank You (Very Much)! Mamnoon ممنونYou're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Khahesh Mikonam خواهٍش میکنم

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Hey! Friend! Hey! Refigh! هی ! رفیقI Missed You So Much! Delam barat kheyli tang shodeh دلم برات خیلی تنگ شدهWhat's New? Che khabar? چه خبر؟Nothing Much Khabari nist خبری نیستGood Night! Shab be kheyr شب بخیرSee You Later! Ba’adan mibinamet بعدأ میبینمتGood Bye! Bedrood بدرود

Help & Directions    I'm Lost Man gom shodam من گم شدمCan I Help You? Mitoonam ke komaketoon konam میتونم که کمکتون کنم؟Can You Help Me? Shoam mitooni ke komakam konid شما میتونید کمکم کنید؟Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? (dashtshooi/darookhaneh) kojast? کجاست؟ (دستشویی/داروخانه)Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Mostaghim boro ba’ad be Chap/ rast bepich مسقیم برو! بعد به چپ/راست بپیچI'm Looking For John. Man Donbale john migardam من دنبال جان میگردمOne Moment Please! Yek lahzeh lotfan یک لحظه لطفاHold On Please! (phone) Yek lahzeh lotfan یک لحظه لطفاHow Much Is This? Gheymatesh chand ast? قیمتٍش چند است ؟Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Bebakhshid ببخشیدExcuse Me! ( to pass by) Bebakhshid ببخشیدCome With Me! Ba man bia با من بیاPersonal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Farsi)? Aya shoma (Engilisi/Farsi) harf mizanid آیا شما )انگلیسی/فارسی( حرف

میزنید ؟

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Just a Little. Kami. کمیWhat's Your Name? Esm e shoma chist? اسم شما چیست ؟My Name Is …. Esm e man? ... اسم منMr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Aghaye…/Khanoome…/Doshizeh آقای ../خانم.../دوشیزه...Nice To Meet You! Az molaghat e sham khosh vaghtam از مالقات شما خوش وقتمYou're Very Kind! Shoma kheyli mehrban hastid شما خیلی مهربان هستیدWhere Are You From? Shoma ahleh koja hastid شما اهل کجا هستیدI'm From (the U.S/ Iran) Man az (America/ Iran) hastam من از )آمریکا / ایران( هستمI’m (American) Man America i hastam من )آمریکایی( هستمWhere Do You Live? Shoma koja zendegi mikonid? شما کجا زندگی میکنیدI live in (the U.S/ Iran) Man dar (America/ Iran) zendegi mikonam من در )آمریکا / ایران / مکزیک(

زندگی میکنمDid You Like It Here? Man az inja khosham omade شما از اینجا خوشتون اومدهIran Is a Wonderful Country Iran keshvar e jalebi Hast ایران کشور جالبی هستWhat Do You Do For A Living? Shoghl e shoma chist? شغل شما چی هست؟I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Man be onvane (motarjem/ tajer) kar

mikonam من به عنوان یک )مترجم / تاجر(

کار میکنمI Like Farsi Man az zaban e farsi khosham miayad من از زبان فارسی خوشم میآیدI've Been Learning Farsi For 1 Month Man yek mah hast ke farsi ray ad migiram من یک ماه هست که فارسی را یاد

میگیرمOh! That's Good! Oh, che khoob! اوه ! خوبهHow Old Are You? Chand salet hast? چند سالت هست؟I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Man (bist/ Si) sal daram من )بیست/سی( سال دارمI Have To Go Man bayad beravam من باید برومI Will Be Right Back! Bar migardam! برمیگردمWishes    

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Good Luck! Mo’afagh bashed موفق باشیدHappy Birthday! Tavalodat mobarak تولدت مبارکHappy New Year! Sal e no mobarak سال نو مبارکMerry Christmas! Kirismass Mobarak کریسمس مبارکCongratulations! Tabrik migoyam تبریک می گویمEnjoy! (For meals…) Berma’id بفرماییدI'd Like To Visit Iran One Day Man dost daram ke yek rooz iran ra bebinam من دوست دارم که یک روز ایران

رو ببینمSay Hi To John For me. Be John salam e man ra beresoonid به "جان" سالم من را برسونیدBless you (when sneezing) A’afiat bashad عافیت باشدGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Shab bekheyr va khab hay e khoob bebini شب بخیر و خوابهای خوب ببینیMisunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Bebakhshid? ببخشید؟Sorry (for a mistake) Bebakhshid ببخشیدNo Problem! Moshkeli nist مشکلی نیستCan You Say It Again? Mish tekrar konid? میشه تکرار کنید ؟Can You Speak Slowly? Mishe ahesteh tar sohbat konid میشه آهسته تر صحبت کنیدWrite It Down Please! Lotfan yaddasht konid لطفا یادداشت کنیدI Don't Understand! Motavajjeh nemisham متوجه نمیشومI Don't Know! Nemidanam نمیدانمI Have No Idea. Nazari nadaram نظری ندارمWhat's That Called In Farsi? Be Farsi chi misheh به فارسی چی میشه؟What Does "moshkeli" Mean In English? “moshkeli” be engilisi chi misheh? به انگلیسی چی میشه؟

“moshkeli”How Do You Say "Please" In Farsi? Shoma “please” ro be farsi chi migin? شما "بليز" رو به فارسی چی

میگین؟What Is This? In chieh? این چیه؟My Farsi Is Bad. Farsi e man bad ast فارسی من بد استI need to practice my Farsi Man bayad farsi ro bishtar tamrin konam من باید فارسی رو بیشتر تمرین

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Don't Worry! Negaran nabashid نگران نباشیدExpressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Khoob/ bad/ motavaset خوب / بد / متوسطBig/ Small Bozorg/ khoochak بزرگ / کوچکToday/ Now Emrooz/ A’alan امروز/ االنTomorrow/ Yesterday Farad/ dirooz فردا / دیروزYes/ No Baleh/ nakheyr بله/نخیرHere You Go! (when giving something) Befarmaid! بفرمائیدDo You Like It? Khoshet miad? خوشت میاد؟I Really Like It! Vaghe’an azash khosham miad واقعا ازش خوشم میادI'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Man (goshneh/ Teshneh) am من "گشنه / تشنه" امIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Sobh/ asr/ shab صبح /عصر / شبThis/ That. Here/There In/ a’an. Inja/ A’anja این / آن . اینجا / آنجاMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Man/ to. Oo/ Oo (Him & Her are same) من / تو . او / اوReally! Vaghea’an! واقعاLook! Negah kon! ! نگاه کنHurry Up! Ajaleh kon! ! عجله کنWhat? Where? Chi? Koja? چی؟ کجا؟What Time Is It? Sa’at chand ast? ساعت چند است؟It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Sa’at dah. hafto si daghigheh ye asr .هفت و سی دقیقه عصر10ساعت Give Me This! Ino be man bede! اینو به من بدهI Love You! Doset daram! دوست دارمI Feel Sick. Man ehsas e nakhoshi mikonam من احساس ناخوشی میکنمI Need A Doctor Man be Dr ehtiaj daram من به دکتر احتیاج دارمOne, Two, Three Yek/ do/ she یک / دو / سهFour, Five, Six Chahar/ panj/ shesh چهار / پنج / شٍشSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Haft / hasht/ noh/ dah هفت / هشت / نه / ده

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Finnish Phrases

Finnish Phrases and SentencesGreetings  Hi! TerveGood Morning! Hyvää huomenta!Good Evening! Hyvää iltaa!Welcome! (to greet someone) Tervetuloa!How Are You? Mites menee?I'm Fine, Thanks! Kiitos hyvin!And You? Ja sinulla?Good/ So-So. HyväThank You (Very Much)! Kiitos paljon!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Ole hyväHey! Friend! Hei! kaveri!I Missed You So Much! Kaipasin sinua paljon!What's New? Mitä uutta?Nothing Much Ei mitään oikastaanGood Night! Hyvää yötä!See You Later! Nähdään myöhemmin!Good Bye! Näkemiin!   

 

Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Olen hukassaCan I Help You? Voinko auttaa sinua?Can You Help Me? Voitko auttaa minua?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Missä on vessa?

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Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Mene suoraan käänny sitten vasempaan/ oikeaan!I'm Looking For John. Etsin JohniaOne Moment Please! Hetki pieniHold On Please! (phone) Odota hetkiHow Much Is This? Paljonko tämä on?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) AnteeksiExcuse Me! ( to pass by) AnteeksiCome With Me! Tule mukaani!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Finnish)? Puhutko suomeaJust a Little. VähänWhat's Your Name? Mikä sinun nimesi on?My Name Is …. Minun nimeni onMr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Herra / Rouva / NeitiNice To Meet You! Kiva tavata sinut!You're Very Kind! Olet todella ystävällinen!Where Are You From? Mistä olet kotoisin?I'm From (the U.S/ Finland) Olen kotoisin SuomestaI’m (American) Olen suomalainenWhere Do You Live? Missä asut?I live in (the U.S/ Finland) Asun SuomessaDid You Like It Here? Tykkäätkö olla täällä?Finland Is a Wonderful Country Suomi on mahtava maaWhat Do You Do For A Living? Mitä teet elääksesiI Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Työskentelen kääntäjänä / LiikemiehenäI Like Finnish Pidän suomenkielestäI've Been Learning Finnish For 1 Month Olen opetellun suomea yhden kuukaudeOh! That's Good! Oho, sepäs hienoa!How Old Are You? Kuinka vanha sinä olet?

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I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. olen kaksikymmentä / Kolmekymmentä vuotiasI Have To Go Minun pitää mennäI Will Be Right Back! Tulen kohta takaisin!   Wishes  Good Luck! Onnea!Happy Birthday! Hyvää syntymäpäivää!Happy New Year! Hyvää uuttavuotta!Merry Christmas! Hyvää joulua!Congratulations! Onneksiolkoon!Enjoy! (For meals…) Hyvää ruokahalua!I'd Like To Visit Finland One Day Haluaisin matkustaa suomeen joskusSay Hi To John For me. Kerro terveisia Johnille minultaBless you (when sneezing) TerveydeksiGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Hyviä unia, oman kullan kuvia.

Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Anteeksi?Sorry (for a mistake) Anteeksi.No Problem! Ei se mitäänCan You Say It Again? Sanotko uudelleen?Can You Speak Slowly? Voitko puhua hitaanmin?Write It Down Please! Kirjoita se ylös, kiitos?I Don't Understand! En ymmärrä!I Don't Know! En tiedä!I Have No Idea. Ei aavistustakaanWhat's That Called In Finnish? Miksikä sitä sanotaan suomenkielellä?

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What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Mitä "Lingua" tarkoittaa englanniksi?How Do You Say "Please" In Finnish? Mitenkä sanotaan "please" suomeksi?What Is This? Mikä tämä on?My Finnish Is Bad. Minun suomenkielen taitoni on huonoI need to practice my Finnish Täytyy harjoitella enemmän suomenkieltäDon't Worry! Ei hätää!   Finnish Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Hyvä / huono Big/ Small Iso / pieniToday/ Now Tänään / nytTomorrow/ Yesterday Huomenna / eilenYes/ No Kyllä / eiHere You Go! (when giving something) Ole hyväDo You Like It? Pidätkö siitä?I Really Like It! Pidän siitä todella!!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Olen nälkäinen / olen janoinenIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Aamulla / Illalla / YölläThis/ That. Here/There Tämä / Tuo / Täällä / TuollaMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Minä /sinä /Hän /HänReally! Oikeasti!Look! Katso!Hurry Up! Pidä kiirettä!What? Where? Mitä? Missä?What Time Is It? Mitä kello on?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. kello on 10(kymmenen) // Puoli 8(kahdeksan)Give Me This! Anna tämä minulle.!I Love You! Rakastan sinua!I Feel Sick. Minulla on huono oloI Need A Doctor Tarvitsen lääkäriä

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One, Two, Three Yksi, kaksi, kolmeFour, Five, Six Neljä, viisi, kuusiSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Seitsemän, Kahdeksan, Yhdeksän, Kymmenen

Flemish Phrases/ Sentences

Flemish Phrases and SentencesGreetings GroetHi! Hallo!Good Morning! GoeiemorgenGood Evening! Goeie avondWelcome! (to greet someone) WelgekomenHow Are You? Hoe gaat het met jou ?I'm Fine, Thanks! Met mij is alles goed.Dank u.And You? En jij ?Good/ So-So. Goed , zo en zoThank You (Very Much)! Dank uwel!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Het is niks, graag gedaanHey! Friend! Hallo, vriend!I Missed You So Much! Ik heb je gemist.What's New? Wat is er nieuw?Nothing Much Niet veel.Good Night! Goeie nacht!See You Later! Ik zie je later!

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Good Bye! Vaarwel!

 

   Help & Directions Hulp en directie.I'm Lost Ik ben verloren.Can I Help You? Kan ik je helpen?Can You Help Me? Kan je mij helpen?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Waar is het toilet / apotheker?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Ga rechtdoor! Dan draai naar links/rechts!I'm Looking For John. Ik ben op zoek naar John.One Moment Please! Een momentje alsjeblieft.Hold On Please! (phone) Blijf aan de lijn.How Much Is This? Hoeveel kost dit?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Excuseer mij...!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Excuseer mij!Come With Me! Kom met mij mee!   Personal Info Persoonlijke infoDo You Speak (English/ Flemish)? Spreek jij engels / nederlands?Just a Little. Een beetje.What's Your Name? Wat is je naam?My Name Is …. Mijn naam is ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Mijnheer/mevrouw/juffrouwNice To Meet You! Blij je te ontmoetenYou're Very Kind! Je bent zeer vriendelijkWhere Are You From? Vanwaar ben je?I'm From (the U.S/ Belgium) Ik ben van de USA /BelgiëI’m (American) Ik ben een AmerikaanWhere Do You Live? Waar woon je?

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I live in (the U.S/ Belgium) Ik woon in de USA/BelgiëDid You Like It Here? Vind je het plezant hier ?Belgium Is a Wonderful Country België is een zeer mooi land.What Do You Do For A Living? Wat doe je als beroep?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Ik werk als een vertaler/zakenman.I Like Flemish Ik vind nederlands leuk.I've Been Learning Flemish For 1 Month Ik leer nederlands nu al een maandOh! That's Good! Och! Dat is goed!How Old Are You? Hoe oud ben je?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ik ben twintig,dertig jaar.I Have To Go Ik moet gaan.I Will Be Right Back! Ik ben straks terug.

Wishes WensenGood Luck!  Happy Birthday! Gelukkige verjaardagHappy New Year! Gelukkig nieuwjaarMerry Christmas! Zalig kerstmisCongratulations! Proficiat!Enjoy! (For meals…) Eet smakelijk!I'd Like To Visit Belgium One Day Ik zou graag België op een dag bezoeken.Say Hi To John For me. Zeg “hallo” tegen John voor mij.Bless you (when sneezing) GezondheidGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Goeie nacht en droom zacht   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Sorry , ik versta u niet.Sorry (for a mistake) Sorry

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No Problem! Geen probleemCan You Say It Again? Kan je het herhalen?Can You Speak Slowly? Kan je ietsje trager spreken?Write It Down Please! Schrijf het neer , alsjeblieftI Don't Understand! Ik versta het nietI Don't Know! Ik weet het nietI Have No Idea. Ik heb geen ideeWhat's That Called In Flemish? Hoe noemt dit in het nederlands ?What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Hoe noemt dit woord in engels ?How Do You Say "Please" In Flemish? Hoe zeg je “please” in het nederlands?What Is This? Wat is dit?My Flemish Is Bad. Mijn nederlands is niet zo goed.I need to practice my Flemish Ik moet nederlands oefenenDon't Worry! Geen paniek!   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Goed/ slecht / zo en zoBig/ Small Groot / kleinToday/ Now Vandaag/ nuTomorrow/ Yesterday Morgen / gisterenYes/ No Ja / neeHere You Go! (when giving something) AlsjeblieftDo You Like It? Vind je het leuk?I Really Like It! Ik vind het tof.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ik heb honger / dorstIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. In de morgen / ‘s avonds/ ‘s nachtsThis/ That. Here/There Dit / dat. hier / daarMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Ik / jou. hij / zijReally! Echt waar!Look! Kijk!

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Hurry Up! Haast je!What? Where? Wat? waar?What Time Is It? Hoe laat is het?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Het is tien uur. 730 pmGive Me This! Geef me dit!I Love You! Ik hou van je !I Feel Sick. Ik voel me ziek!I Need A Doctor Ik heb een dokter nodig.One, Two, Three Een , twee , drieFour, Five, Six Vier , vijf , zesSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Zeven , acht , negen , tien

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French Phrases

English Phrases French Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Salut!Good Morning! Bonjour! (also used in the afternoon)

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Good Evening! Bonsoir! (After 0600pm)Welcome! (to greet someone) Bienvenue!How Are You? Comment vas-tu?/ Comment allez-vous? (polite) I'm Fine, Thanks! Je vais bien, merci!And You? Et toi?/ Et vous? (polite)Good/ So-So. Bien / Comme-ci, comme-ça.Thank You (Very Much)! Merci (beaucoup!)You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Il n'y a pas de quoiHey! Friend! Hé ! L'ami!I Missed You So Much! Tu m'as tellement manqué!What's New? Quoi de neuf?Nothing Much Pas grand chose.Good Night! Bonne nuit!See You Later! A plus tard!Good Bye! Au revoir!

Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Je suis perduCan I Help You? Puis-je vous aider?Can You Help Me? Peux-tu m'aider? Pouvez-vous m'aider? (polite)Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Où sont les toilettes? Où est la pharmacie?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Allez tout droit! Puis prennez à gauche/ droite!I'm Looking For John. Je cherche JeanOne Moment Please! Un moment s'il vous plaît.Hold On Please! (phone) Un moment s'il vous plaît / Ne raccrocher pas!How Much Is This? Combien cela coûte?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Excusez-moi ...Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Pardon!

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Come With Me! Viens avec moi!/ Venez avec moi! (polite) Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ French)? Parlez-vous (Anglais/ Français)?Just a Little. Juste un petit peu!What's Your Name? Comment t'appelles-tu?/ Comment vous appelez-vous

(polite)My Name Is …. Je m'appelle …Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Monsieur.../ Madame.../ Mademoiselle…Nice To Meet You! C'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer!/ Enchanté!You're Very Kind! Tu es très gentil!/ Vous êtes très gentil! (polite)Where Are You From? D'où viens-tu?/ D'où venez-vous? (polite)I'm From (the U.S/ France) Je viens (des USA or Etats-Unis / de France)I’m (American) Je suis américain/ américaine (female)Where Do You Live? Où vis-tu?/ Où vivez-vous? (polite)I live in (the U.S/ France) Je vis (aux Etats-Unis / en France)Did You Like It Here? T'es-tu plu ici?/ Vous êtes-vous plu ici? (polite)France Is a Wonderful Country La France est un pays merveilleuxWhat Do You Do For A Living? Que fais-tu dans la vie?/ Que faites-vous dans la vie?

(polite)I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Je suis (traducteur/ homme d'affaires)I Like French J'aime le français I've Been Learning French For 1 Month J'apprends le français depuis un mois.Oh! That's Good! Oh! C'est bien!How Old Are You? Quel âge as-tu? Quel âge avez-vous? (polite)I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. J'ai (vingt, trente ...) ans.I Have To Go il faut que je parte.I Will Be Right Back! Je reviens tout de suite!Wishes  Good Luck! Bonne chance!Happy Birthday! Joyeux anniversaire!

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Happy New Year! Bonne année!Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël!Congratulations! Félicitations!Enjoy! (For meals…) Bon appétit!I'd Like To Visit France One Day J'aimerai bien visiter la France un jour.Say Hi To John For me. Passe le bonjour à Jean de ma part.Bless you (when sneezing) A vos souhaits!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Bonne nuit et fais de beaux rêves!

 

Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Pardon?Sorry (for a mistake) Je suis désoléNo Problem! Ça n'est pas grave!Can You Say It Again? Pourriez-vous répéter?Can You Speak Slowly? Pourriez-vous parler un peu moins vite ?Write It Down Please! Est-ce que vous pourriez l'écrire?I Don't Understand! Je ne comprends pas!I Don't Know! Je ne sais pas!I Have No Idea. Je n'en sais rien.What's That Called In French? Comment dit-on cela en français?What Does " gato" Mean In English? Comment dit-on "gâteau" en anglais?How Do You Say "Please" In French? Comment dit-on "Please" en français?What Is This? Qu'est-ce que c'est?My French Is Bad. Mon français est mauvais.I need to practice my French J'ai besoin de pratiquer mon français.Don't Worry! Ne t'inquiètes pas! Ne vous inquiétez pas! (polite)Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Bien or Bon/ Mal or Mauvais/ MoyennmentBig/ Small Grand/ Petit

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Today/ Now Aujourd'hui /  MaintenantTomorrow/ Yesterday Demain / HierYes/ No Oui / NonHere You Go! (when giving something) Tiens!Do You Like It? Est-ce que tu aimes?I Really Like It! J'aime beaucoup!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. J'ai faim /soifIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Le matin/ Le soir/ La nuitThis/ That. Here/There Ceci / cela. Ici / Là-bas.Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Moi /Toi. Lui/ ElleReally! Vraiment!Look! Regarde!Hurry Up! Dépêche-toi!What? Where? Quoi? Où?What Time Is It? Quelle heure est-il?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Il est 10 heures. Il est 19h30.Give Me This! Donne-moi ça!I Love You! Je t'aime!I Feel Sick. Je me sens maladeI Need A Doctor J'ai besoin d'un docteurOne, Two, Three Un, deux, troisFour, Five, Six quatre, cinq, sixSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten sept, huit, neuf, dix.

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German Phrases

English Phrases German Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Hallo!Good Morning! Guten Morgen! Good Evening! Guten Abend!Welcome! (to greet someone) Willkommen!How Are You? Wie geht's dir/ Ihnen?I'm Fine, Thanks! Danke, mir geht's gut! And You? Und dir/Ihnen?Good/ So-So. Gut/ So la-laThank You (Very Much)! Danke (vielmals)!/ Vielen Dank!

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You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Gern gescheh'n!/ Keine Ursache!/ Kein Problem!Hey! Friend! Hey! Kumpel! (only for male people)I Missed You So Much! Du hast/ Sie haben mir so gefehlt!What's New? Was gibt's Neues?Nothing Much Nicht viel.Good Night! Gute Nacht! See You Later! Bis später!Good Bye! Auf Wiedersehen!/ Tschüß!

Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Ich habe mich verlaufen!Can I Help You? Kann ich dir/ Ihnen helfen?Can You Help Me? Kannst du/ Können Sie mir helfen?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Wo ist (das Badezimmer/ die Apotheke?)Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Gehen Sie geradeaus! Dann links / rechts abbiegen! I'm Looking For John. Ich suche John.One Moment Please! Einen Augenblick, bitte!Hold On Please! (phone) Bleiben Sie dran, bitte!How Much Is This? Was kostet das?/ Wie teuer ist das?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Entschuldigen Sie bitte...!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Darf ich mal vorbei?Come With Me! Kommen Sie mit!Personal Info  

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Do You Speak (English/ German)? Sprechen Sie (Englisch/ Deutsch)?Just a Little. Nur ein bißchen.What's Your Name? Wie heißen Sie?My Name Is …. Ich heiße... / Mein Name ist...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Herr/ Frau/ Fräulein (not used anymore)Nice To Meet You! Schön, Sie kennenzulernen!You're Very Kind! Du bist/ Sie sind sehr freundlich! Where Are You From? Woher kommst du/ kommen Sie?I'm From (the U.S/ Germany) Ich komme (aus den U.S.A./ aus Amerika / aus Deutschland)I’m (American) Ich bin (Amerikaner) Where Do You Live? Wo wohnst du/ wohnen Sie?I live in (the U.S/ Germany) Ich wohne (in den U.S.A./ in Amerika/ in Deutschland)Did You Like It Here? Gefällt es dir/ Ihnen hier? Germany Is a Wonderful Country Deutschland ist wunderschönWhat Do You Do For A Living? Was ist dein/ Ihr Beruf?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Ich bin (Übersetzer/Dolmetscher) / Geschäftsmann I Like German Ich mag Deutsch I've Been Learning German For 1 Month Ich lerne seit einem Monat Deutsch Oh! That's Good! Oh! Das ist toll!How Old Are You? Wie alt bist du/ sind Sie? I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ich bin (zwanzig, dreißig,...) Jahre (alt).I Have To Go Ich muß gehen/ los!I Will Be Right Back! Ich bin sofort wieder da!Wishes  Good Luck! Viel Glück!Happy Birthday! Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!Happy New Year! Ein frohes neues Jahr!Merry Christmas! Fröhliche Weihnachten!Congratulations! (Herzlichen) Glückwunsch!Enjoy! (For meals…) Guten Appetit!

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I'd Like To Visit Germany One Day Ich möchte eines Tages (mal) nach Deutschland reisenSay Hi To John For me. Grüß/ Grüßen Sie John von mir!Bless you (when sneezing) Gesundheit!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Gute Nacht und träum was schönes!

Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Entschuldigung, ich habe Sie nicht verstanden!Sorry (for a mistake) Entschuldigung!/ Es tut mir leid!No Problem! Kein Problem!/ Keine Ursache! Can You Say It Again? Kannst du/ Können Sie das nochmal wiederholen?Can You Speak Slowly? Kannst du/ Können Sie (etwas) langsamer sprechen?Write It Down Please! Schreib/ Schreiben Sie es bitte auf!I Don't Understand! Ich verstehe das/ dich/ Sie nicht! (dasthat, dichyou, Sieyou polite)I Don't Know! Ich weiß (es) nicht!I Have No Idea. Ich habe keine Ahnung.What's That Called In German? Wie heißt das auf deutsch?What Does " gato" Mean In English? Was bedeutet "nacht" auf englisch?How Do You Say "Please" In German? Wie sagt man "please" auf deutsch?What Is This? Was ist das (hier)? My German Is Bad. Mein Deutsch ist schlecht.I need to practice my German Ich muß (mein) Deutsch üben.

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Don't Worry! (Nur) Keine Sorge!Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. gut/ schlecht/ so la-laBig/ Small groß/ klein. Today/ Now heute/ jetztTomorrow/ Yesterday morgen/ gesternYes/ No ja/ neinHere You Go! (when giving something) Bitte sehr!/ Bitte schön!Do You Like It? Gefällt's dir/ Ihnen? I Really Like It! Mir gefällt es sehr gut!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ich habe Hunger/Durst.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. am Morgen/morgens/ am Abend/abends/ in der NachtThis/ That. Here/There dies(es/er/e)/ das. hier/ dort.Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Ich/ Du. Er/ sieReally! Wirklich?!/ Echt?!Look! Guck (mal)/ Schau (mal)!Hurry Up! Beeil dich!/ beeilen Sie sich!What? Where? was?/ wo?What Time Is It? Wieviel Uhr ist es?/ Wie spät ist es? It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Es ist zehn Uhr. Sieben Uhr dreißig/ halb acht.Give Me This! Gib mir das! I Love You! Ich liebe dich/ Sie!I Feel Sick. Ich fühle mich nicht wohl. I Need A Doctor Ich brauche einen Arzt.One, Two, Three eins, zwei, drei Four, Five, Six vier, fünf, sechsSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten sieben, acht, neun, zehn

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Greek PhrasesEnglish phrases Greek transliterated

phrasesGreek script

Greek Greetings    Hi Yia (sou/sas) Γεια (σου/ σας)Good morning KalimEra ΚαλημέραGood evening KalispEra ΚαλησπέραWelcome(to greet someone) KhErete ΧαίρεταιHow are you? Pos Eisai/ EIste? Πώς είσαι/ είστε;I’m fine, thanks Yme kalA, efkharistO Είμαι καλά, ευχαριστώ.And you? esY/ esEIs? Εσύ/ εσείς;Good/so-so kalA/ Etsi ki Etsi Καλά/ έτσι κι έτσι.Thank you (very much) EfkharistO (polY/ pAra polY) Ευχαριστώ (πολύ/πάρα

πολύ)You ‘re welcome (for thank you) ParakalO ΠαρακαλώHey!friend! E! fYle (masculin)/ fYlee

(fem)Ε! Φίλε!

I missed you very much Se pethYmisa (pAra) polY Σε πεθύμησα (πάρα)πολύ!What’s new? Ty nEa Εkheis? Τι νέα έχεις;Nothing much tYpota to idiEtero Τίποτα το ιδιαίτεροGood night kalinYkhta ΚαληνύχταSee you later Ys to epanidYn Εις το επανιδείνGood bye antYo ΑντίοHELP AND DIRECTIONS    I’m lost khAthika Χάθηκα

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Can I help you? MporO na sas voythYso? Μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω;Can you help me? MporEIte na me

voythYsete?Μπορείτε να με βοηθήσετε;

Where is (the bathroom/pharmacy) Pou Yne (to mpAnio/ to pharmakEIo)

Πού είναι (το μπάνιο/ το φαρμακείο)

Go straight. Then turn left/right PygEnete Ysia. MetA strYpste aristerA/ deksyA

Πηγαίνετε ίσια. Μετά στρίψτε αριστερά/ δεξιά

I’m looking for John psAkhno yia ton eoAnni Ψάχνω (για) τον ΙωάννηOne moment please Ena leptO parakalO Ένα λεπτό παρακαλώHold on please(phone) “ “How much is this? POsa kostYzy aftO? Πόσα κοστίζει αυτό;Excuse me(to ask for something) SighnOmi/ Me SigkhorYte Συγγνώμη/ Με

συγχωρείτε.Excuse me(to pass by) “ “Come with me/ Follow me elate mazy mou/

akolouthYste meΕλάτε μαζί μου/ Ακολουθήστε με

     PERSONAL INFO    Do you speak (English/Greek)? milAte (agglykA/ ellynykA)? Μιλάτε (Αγγλικά/

Ελληνικά);Just a little lYgo ΛίγοWhat’s your name? Pos onomAzeste? Πώς ονομάζεστε;My name is… onomAzome Ονομάζομαι...Mr/mrs/miss kYrios/ kyrYa/ dhespynYs Κύριος/ κυρία/ δεσποινίςNice to meet you khArika yia ty gnorymYa Χάρηκα για τη γνωριμίαYou are very kind Yste polY kalOs(mas.)/

kalY(fem)/ kalY(pl. masc.)/ kales(pl. fem.)

Είστε πολύ καλός/ καλή/ καλοί/ καλές

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Where are you from? apO pou Yste/ katAgheste? Από πού είστε/κατάγεστε;

I’m from (Greece/Cyprus) Yme ap’ tin ellAda/ tin kYpro Είμαι απ’ την Ελλάδα/ την Κύπρο

I’m Greek Υme Ellynas/ ellynEEda(fem)

Είμαι Έλληνας/ Eλληνίδα

Where do you live? POU mEnete/ katykYte? Πού μένετε/ κατοικείτε;I live in (Greece/India) mEno (stin ellAda/ stin

yndhEEa)Μένω (στην Ελλάδα/ στην Ινδία)

Did you like it here? Sas Arese edO? Σας άρεσε εδώ;Greece is a wonderful country Y ellAda Yne mia ypErokhi

khOraΗ Ελλάδα είναι μια υπέροχη χώρα

What do you do for a living? Ti doulyA kAnete? Τι δουλειά κάνετε;I work as a (translator/businessman) Yme/ DhoulEvo os

(metaphrastYs/ epikhyrymatEEas)

Είμαι/ Δουλεύω ως (Μεταφραστής/ Επιχειρηματίας)

I like Greek M’ arEsoun ta ellinikA Μ’ αρέσουν τα ελληνικάI’ve been learning Greek for 1 month mathEno ellinikA Μαθαίνω ελληνικά εδώ

και ένα (1) μήνα.Oh! that’s good! O! aftO Yne kalO! Ω! Αυτό είναι καλό!How old are you? pOso khronO Yste? Πόσω(ν) χρονώ(ν) είστε;I’m (twenty,thirty…) years old Yme (EEkosy, triAnda…)

khronOnΕίμαι (είκοσι, τριάντα...) χρονών

I have to go PrEpy na fYgho/ na pighEno Πρέπει να φύγω/ να πηγαίνω

I will be right back Tha Yme amEsos pYso Θα είμαι αμέσως πίσω.     WISHES    

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Good luck kalY tYkhy Καλή τύχηHappy birthday kalA/ kharOUmena

ghenEthlyaΚαλά/ χαρούμενα γενέθλια

Happy new year EftikhismEnos o kenOUrghios khrOnos

Ευτυχισμένος ο καινούριος χρόνος

Merry Christmas kalA khristOUghenna Καλά ΧριστούγενναHappy Easter kalO pAskha Καλό Πάσχα(The Christ is resurrected) KhristOs anEsty Χριστός ΑνέστηAnswer to “The Christ is resurrected” alythOs anEsty o KYryos Αληθώς Ανέστη ο ΚύριοςCongratulations SygkharytYrya ΣυγχαρητήριαEnjoy(for meals) kalY Oreksy Καλή όρεξηI’d like to visit Greece one day Tha Ythela na episkeptO tin

ellAda mia mEraΘα ήθελα να επισκεπτώ την Ελλάδα μια μέρα

Say hi to John for me Pes Ena yia ston eoAnny ek mErous mou

Πες ένα γεια στον Ιωάννη εκ μέρους μου

Bless you (when sneezing) yEEtses ΓείτσεςGood night and sweet dreams KalynYkhta kai Onyra glykA Καληνύχτα και όνειρα

γλυκά     MISUNDERSTANDING    I’m sorry(if you don’t hear something) orYste?/ sighnOmy? Ορίστε; /Συγγνώμη;Sorry (for mistake) sighnOmy/ me sygkhorYte Συγγνώμη/ Με

συγχωρείτεNo problem Dhen ypArkhy prOvlyma Δεν υπάρχει πρόβλημαCan you say it again? MporYte na epanalAvete? Μπορείτε να

επαναλάβετε;Can you speak slowly? mporYte na mylAte pio

argA?Μπορείτε να μιλάτε αργά;

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Write it down, please ghrApste to, parakalO Γράψτε το, παρακαλώI don’t understand Dhen katalavEno Δεν καταλαβαίνωI don’t know Dhen ksEro Δεν ξέρωI have no idea Dhen Ekho idEa Δεν έχω ιδέαWhat’s that called in Greek? pos to LEme aftO sta

ellynykA?Πώς το λέμε αυτό στα ελληνικά;

What does “fos” mean in English? Ti simEni “fos” sta anglykA? Τι σημαίνει «φως» στα αγγλικά;

How do you say “please” in Greek? pos LEme “please” sta ellynykA?

Πώς λέμε “please” στα ελληνικά;

What is this? Ty Yne aftO? Τι είναι αυτό;My Greek is not good ta ellynykA mou den Yne

polY kalAΤα ελληνικά μου δεν είναι καλά

I need to practice my Greek PrEpy na eksaskYso ta ellynykA mou

Πρέπει να εξασκήσω τα ελληνικά μου

Don’t worry Myn AnysykhYte Μην ανησυχείτεGREEK EXPRESSIONS AND WORDS    Good/bad/so-so kaLA-kakA– Askhima/ Etsi ki

EtsiΚαλά/ κακά- άσχημα/ έτσι κι έτσι

Big/small meghAlos/ micros (for masculin only)

Μεγάλος/ μικρός

Today/now sYmera/ tOra Σήμερα/ τώραTomorrow/yesterday Avrio/ khthEs Αύριο/ χθεςYes/no nai/Okhi Ναι/ όχιHere you go(when giving something) orYste ΟρίστεDo you like it? Sas arEsy? Σας αρέσει;I really like it M’ arEsy polY Μ’ αρέσει πολύI’m hungry/ thirsty PynAo, DhypsO Πεινάω/ Διψάω

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In the morning/evening/at night To proY/ to apOghevma/ ty nYkhta

Το πρωΐ/ το απόγευμα/ τη νύχτα

This/that. Here/there aftO/ ekYno. edhO/ ekY Αυτό/ εκείνο. Εδώ/ εκείΙ/you. Him/her eghO/ esY. aftOs/ aftY Εγώ/ εσύ. Αυτός/ αυτήReally AlEEthia Αλήθεια. (Also meaning

“truth”)Look KytAkste ΚοιτάξτεHurry up ViastEEte ΒιαστείτεWhat? Where? Ty? Pou? Τι; Πού;What time is it? Ty Ora Yne? Τι ώρα είναι;It’s 10 o’clock. 07.30pm i Ora Yne dhEka. eptAmisi

(metA mesimvrYa)Η ώρα είναι δέκα(10). Επτάμισι (7.30) μ.μ= μετά μεσημβρία

Give me this DhOste mou aftO Δώστε μου αυτόI love you SagapO(sing.)/Sas

aghapO(plural)Σ' αγαπώ / Σας αγαπώ

I feel sick NiOtho Arostos/ Arosty Νιώθω άρρωστος/ άρρωστη

I need a doctor KryAzome Ena ghiatrO Χρειάζομαι ένα γιατρόOne, two, three Ena, DhYo, TrYa Ένα, δύο, τρίαFour, five, six TEssera, pEnde, Eksi Τέσσερα, πέντε, έξιSeven, eight, nine, ten eptA, oktO, ennEa, dEka Επτά, οκτώ, εννέα, δέκα

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Hebrew Phrases

English Phrases Hebrew Phrases Hebrew Phrases

Greetings    Hi! Shalom! שלוםGood Morning! Yom tov! / boker tov! יום טוב / בוקר טובGood Evening! Erev tov! ערב טובWelcome! (to greet someone) Barukh haba! (Barukh hanimtsa) ברוך הבא )ברוך הנמצא(

How Are You? Ma shelomkha מה שלומךI'm Fine, Thanks! Tov, toda טוב, תודהAnd You? Veata? / atem? ואתה / אתם?Good/ So-So. Tov/ Kakha kakha ככה ככה/טוב Thank You (Very Much)! Rav todot רב תודותYou're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Eyn davar אין דברHey! Friend! Alo haver! הלו חבר!I Missed You So Much! Hitgaagati eleykha התגעגעתי אליךWhat's New? Ma nishma? מה נישמה?Nothing Much Meat meod! מעט מאוד

Good Night! Layla tov! לילה טובSee You Later! Nitra’e bekarov! נתראה בקרובGood Bye! Shalom! שלום

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Help & Directions    

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I'm Lost ibadti et haderekh sheli אבדתי את הדרך שליCan I Help You? Ani yakhol laazor lekha אני יכול לעזור לךCan You Help Me? Ata yakhol laazor li? אתה יכול לעזור לי?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Eyfo haambatya / beyt hamirkahat? איפו האמבטיה/ בית המרקחת?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! yashar, ahar kakh smola /yamina ישר, אחר כך שמאלה/ימינהI'm Looking For John. Ani mehapes et John אני מחפש את ג'ון One Moment Please! Rak rega bevakasha! רק רגע בבקשה!Hold On Please! (phone) Bevasha lehafsik בבקשה לא להפסיק!How Much Is This? Kama ze ole? כמה זה עולה?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Bevakasha בבקשהExcuse Me! ( to pass by) Seliha rega סליחה רגעCome With Me! Bo iti בוא איתיPersonal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Hebrew)? Ata medaber Anglit / ivrit? אתה מדבר אנגלית/ עברית?Just a Little. Meat מעט  What's Your Name? Ma shimkha? מה שימך?My Name Is …. Hashem sheli ….. השם שלי ....Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Adon, geveret אדון, גברתNice To Meet You! Naim meod נעים מאודYou're Very Kind! Toda Raba תודה רבהWhere Are You From? Meayin ata? מעין אתה?I'm From (the U.S/ Israel) Miamerika/ Miyisrael מישראל/מאמריקהI’m (American) Ani amerikai אני אמריקאיWhere Do You Live? Eyfo ata gar? איפו אתה גר?I live in (the U.S/ Israel) Ani gar beyisrael / beamerika אני גר בישראל/באמריקהDid You Like It Here? Haavta et haarets? האבת את הארץ?Israel Is a Wonderful Country Sefarad erets nifla ספרד ארץ נפלאWhat Do You Do For A Living? Ma ata ose behayim? מה אתה עושה בחיים?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Ani meturgeman / ish asakim אני מתורגמן/איש עסקיםI Like Herbrew Haavti et ivrit האבתי את עברית

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I've Been Learning Herbrew For 1 Month Kevar hodesh ani lomed ivrit כבר חודש אני לומד עבריתOh! That's Good! ze tov meod זה טוב מאודHow Old Are You? Ben kama ata? בן כמה אתה?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ani ben esrim / sheloshim אני בן עשרים/שלושיםI Have To Go Ani tsarikh lalehet אני צריך ללכתI Will Be Right Back! Ahzor miyad אחזור מיידWishes    Good Luck! Meahel lekha mazal tov מאחל לך מזל טובHappy Birthday! Yim huledet sameah יום הולדת שמחHappy New Year! Shana tova שנה טובהMerry Christmas! Hag hamolad sameah חג המולד שמחCongratulations! Kol hakavod כל הכבודEnjoy! (For meals…) Beteavon בטאבוןI'd Like To Visit Israel One Day Hayiti rotse levaker beyisrael beatid הייתי רוצה לבקר בישראל בעתידSay Hi To John For me. Derishat shalom lejohn דרישת שלום לג'וןBless you (when sneezing) Laberiyut לבריאותGood Night & Sweet Dreams! layla tov /ot nehmadim לילה טוב/חלומות נחמדים

Misunderstanding    

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Efshar lahzor bevakasha? אפשר לחזור בבקשה?Sorry (for a mistake) Ani mitstaer meod אני מצטער מאודNo Problem! Eyn kol baaya אין כל בעיהCan You Say It Again? Efshar leagid shuv? אפשר להגיד לי שוב?Can You Speak Slowly? Efshar ledaber leat? אפשר לדבר לאט?

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Write It Down Please! Efshar likhtov li et ze? אפשר לכתוב לי את זה?I Don't Understand! Lo hevanti לא הבנתיI Don't Know! lo yodea / yodeat לא יודע/ יודעתI Have No Idea. Eyn li kol musag אין לי כל מושגWhat's That Called In Herbrew? Eykh omerim leze beivrit? איך אומרים לזה בעברית?What Does " gato" Mean In English? Ma ze "gato" beanglit? באנגלית?" גטו "מה זהHow Do You Say "Please" In Herbrew? Eykh omerim "please" beivrit? בעברית?" פליז "איך אומריםWhat Is This? Ma ze? מה זה?My Herbrew Is Bad. Ha ivrit sheli garua meod העברית שלי גרוע מאודI need to practice my Herbrew Ani tsarikh letargel et haivrit sheli אני צריך לתרגל את העברית שליDon't Worry! Eyn daaga אין דאגהExpressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Tov / ra / kakha kakha טוב/רע/ככה ככהBig/ Small Gadol / katan גדול/קטןToday/ Now Hayom / akhshav היום/עכשיוTomorrow/ Yesterday Mahar / etmol מחר/אתמולYes/ No Ken/ Lo כן/לאHere You Go! (when giving something) Hine הינהDo You Like It? Ze matsa hen beeynekha? זה מצא חן בעינכה?I Really Like It! Yafe meod יפה מאודI'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Aniraev / ani tsame עני רעב/אני צמא

In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Boker / erev / layla בוקר/ערב/לילהThis/ That. Here/There Ze / hu / po / sham זה/הוא/פה/שםMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Ani / ata / hu / anahnu / atem / hem אני/אתה/הוא/אנחנו/אתם/הםReally! Beehlet! בהחלט!Look! Tistakel! תיסתכל!Hurry Up! Dahuf! דחוף!What? Where? Eyfo / heykhan? איפה?/היכן?What Time Is It? Ma hashaa? מה השעה?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Eser / sheva vahetsi עשר/שבע וחצי

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Give Me This! Ten li et ze! תן לי את זה!I Love You! Ani hoev otkha! אני הואב אותך!I Feel Sick. Ani hole אני חולהI Need A Doctor Ani zakuk lerofe אני זקוק לרופאOne, Two, Three Ehad, shenayim, shelosha אחד, שניים, שלושהFour, Five, Six Arbaa, hamisha, shisha ארבעה, חמישה, שישהSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Shivea,shemona, tishea, asara שבעה, שמונה, תשעה, עשרה

 

Hindi Phrases

English Phrases Hindi Phrases Hindi Phrases

Greetings    Hi! Namastey! नमस्ते�Good Morning! Suprabhaat सु�प्रभातेGood Evening! Shubh sundhyaa. शु�भा सु ध्या

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Welcome! (to greet someone) Aapka swaagat hai! आपका स्वागते हैं�।How Are You? Aap kaisey hain? आप का� सु� हैं� ?I'm Fine, Thanks! Mein theek hoon, shukriya! म� ठी�का हुँ� ।And You? Aur aap? और आप?

Good/ So-So. Accha/ Theek-thaak अच्छा/ ठी�का-ठीकाThank You (Very Much)! Shukriyaa (Bahut dhanyavaad) शु�क्री"या (बहुँते धन्यावाद)

You're Welcome! (to thank you") *** ***Hey! Friend! Arrey, Dost! अर�, द'स्तेI Missed You So Much! Mujhey aapkee bahut yaad aaee. म�झे� आपका" बहुँते याद आया)।What's New? Kyaa chal rahaa hai? क्या चल रहैं हैं�?Nothing Much Zyaada kuch nahi ज्याद का� छ नहैं/ ।Good Night! Shubh raatri शु�भा रत्री)।See You Later! Phir milen-gay. फि2र मिमल4ग�।Good Bye! Alvida! अलफिवाद।

Help & Directions    

I'm Lost Hum kho gaye hain. हैंम खो' गया� हैं� ।Can I Help You? Kya mein aapki madad kar sakta/ sakti (female)

hoon?क्या म� आपका" मदद कार सुकाते /सुकाते) हुँ� ।

Can You Help Me? Kya aap meri madad kar saktey hain? क्या आप म�र) मदद कार सुकाते� हैं� ।Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

śaucaghara/ pharmacy kahaan hai? शु6चघर/ 2म8सु) काहैं हैं�

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Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Seedhey jaaey! Phir bānyae/ dānyae mudiye सु)ध� जाएँ�-फि2र बएँ�-दएँ� म�फि;एँ ।I'm Looking For John. Mein John ko dhoondh rahaa/ rahi (female) hoon. म� जा'न का' ढुँ��ढुँ रहैं-रहैं) हुँ� ।One Moment Please! Ek minat… एँका मिमनटHold On Please! (phone) Ek minat… एँका मिमनटHow Much Is This? Yeh kaisey diyaa? याहैं का� सु� दिदया ।Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)

Kshama keejeeae… क्षम का"जिजाएँ ।

Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Kshama keejeeae… क्षम का"जिजाएँ ।Come With Me! Mere saath aaeeyé! म�र� सुथ आइएँ ।Personal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Hindi)? Kyaa aap (angrézee/hindi) mein baat kar saktey

hain?क्या आप (अ ग्रे�जा)-हिंहैंEदF) म4 बते कार सुकाते� हैं�

Just a Little. Bus thodaasaa. बसु थ';सुWhat's Your Name? Aapka naam kyaa hai? आपका नम क्या हैं�My Name Is …. Meraa naam …hai. म�र नम..... हैं� ।Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Shree../Shreematee…/Kumaari…/Kumar (Master) श्री)-श्री)मते)-का� मर)-का� मरNice To Meet You! Aapsey milkar khushi huee! आपसु� मिमलकार खो�शु) हुँई ।You're Very Kind! Aap bahut dayaloo hain! आप बहुँते दयालI हैं� ।Where Are You From? Aap kahaan sey hain? आप काहैं� सु� हैं� ।I'm From (the U.S/ India) Mein (amerika/ bhārata) se hoon. म� (अम्री)का-भारते) सु� हुँ� ।I’m (American) Mein amrikan hoon. म� अम्री)कान हुँ� ।Where Do You Live? Aap kahaan rehtey hain? आप काहैं� रहैंते� हैं�I live in (the U.S/ India) Mein (US/ bhārata) mein rehtaa/ rehtee (female)

hoon.म� (US-भारते) म4 रहैंते-रहैंते) हुँ� ।

Did You Like It Here? Kyaa aap ko yahaan accha lagtaa hai? क्या आपका' याहैं� अच्छा लगते हैं�India Is a Wonderful Country Bharat ek adbhut desh hai भारते एँका अद्भुLते द�शु हैं� ।What Do You Do For A Living? Aap kyaa kaam kartey hain? आप क्या काम कारते� हैं�

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I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Mera apnaa vyaapaar hai (I have my own business) म�र अपन व्यापर हैं� ।

I Like Hindi Mujhey Hindi bhaashaa acchee lagtee hai. म�झे� हिंहैंEदF भाषा अच्छाF लगते) हैं�।I've Been Learning Hindi For 1 Month

Main ek maheeney sey Hindi seekh raha/ rahee (female) hoon.

म� एँका महैं)न�सु� हिंहैंEदF सु)खो रहैं-रहैं) हुँ� ।

Oh! That's Good! Yeh accha hai! याहैं अच्छा हैं� ।How Old Are You? Aapkee umar kyaa hai? आपका" उमर क्या हैं�I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Mein (bees, tees…) saal ka hoon/ ki hoon (female) म� (ब)सु, ते)सु) सुल का हुँ�- का" हुँ� ।I Have To Go Mujhey jaana hogaa म�झे� जान हैं'ग ।I Will Be Right Back! Mein turant laut key aaoongaa/ aaoongi (female) म� ते�र ते ल6ट का� आऊँ� ग-आऊँ� ग) ।Wishes    Good Luck! Shubh Kaamnaayein शु�भा कामनएँ�Happy Birthday! Janamdin kee shubhaechaen जानमदिदन का" शु�भा�च्छाएँ�Happy New Year! Naaey saal kee shubhaechaen नएँ सुल का" शु�भा�च्छाएँ�Merry Christmas! Christmas kee badhaaeeyaan फिक्रीसुमसु का" बधइया�Congratulations! Badhaaee ho! बधई हैं'Enjoy! (For meals…) Bhog keejeeae भा'ग का"जिजाएँI'd Like To Visit India One Day Mein kabhi Bharat jaana chahoongaa/ chahoongi

(female)म� भा) भारते जान चहुँ�ग- चहुँ�ग) ।

Say Hi To John For me. John ko meri taraf sey namastey kehna. जा'न का' म�र) तेर2 सु� नमस्ते� काहैंन ।Bless you (when sneezing) (No expression)  Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Shubh raatri शु�भा रत्री) ।

Misunderstanding    

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

Kyaa aap issey dohraa saktey hain? क्या आप इसु� द'हैंर सुकाते� हैं�

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Sorry (for a mistake) Kshamaa/ maafee chaahta/ chaahti (female) hu. क्षम- म2" चहैंते/ चहैंते) हुँ�No Problem! Koee baat nuhee का'ई बते नहैं/ ।Can You Say It Again? Kyaa aap issey dohraa saktey hain? क्या आप इसु� द'हैंर सुकाते� हैं�Can You Speak Slowly? Kyaa aap dheerae baat karengae? क्या आप ध)र� बते कार4ग�Write It Down Please! Kripaya karkey yeh likkh deejeeae. काQ पया कारका� याहैं लिलखो दFजिजाएँ ।I Don't Understand! Mujhey samajh mein nahi aataa. म�झे� सुमझे म4 नहैं/ आते ।I Don't Know! Mujhey nahi maloom म�झे� नहैं/ मलIम ।I Have No Idea. Mujhey iss cheez kaa kuchh pata nahi hai म�झे� इसु च)जा का का� छ पते नहैं/ हैं� ।What's That Called In Hindi? Issey Hindi mein kyaa kahtey hain? इसु� हिंहैंEदF म4 क्या काहैंते� हैं� ।What Does "maloom" Mean In English?

Angrezi mein “maloom” ka kyaa arth hoga? अ ग्रे�जा) म4“मलIम” का क्या अथS हैं'ग  ।

How Do You Say "Please" In Hindi? Hindi mein “please” kaisey kahtey hain? हिंहैंEदF म4 “प्ल)जा” का� सु� काहैंते� हैं�What Is This? Yeh kyaa hai? हिंहैंEदF म4 इसु� क्या काहैंते� हैं�My Hindi Is Bad. Meri Hindi kucch khaas nahi hai. म�र) हिंहैंEदF का� छ खोसु नहैं/ हैं� ।I need to practice my Hindi Mujey Hindi ka or abhyaas karnaa hogaa म�झे� हिंहैंEदF का और अभ्यासु कारन हैं'ग ।Don't Worry! Chinta mat karo! चिंचEते मते कार' ।Expressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Accha/ Boora/ Theek-thaak अच्छा-बIर-(ठी�का-ठीका)

Big/ Small Bada Chhota ब;-छ'टToday/ Now Aaj/ Abhi आजा-अभा)Tomorrow/ Yesterday Kal/ Kal काल-कालYes/ No Haan/ Naa or Nuhi हैं�- न-नहैं/Here You Go! (when giving something)

Ye leejeeay (polite)/ Ye lo याहैं ल)जा)एँ- याहैं ल'

Do You Like It? Kyaa aap ko yeh accha lagta hai? क्या आपका' याहैं अच्छा लगते हैं�I Really Like It! Mujhey yeh bahut accha lagta hai म�झे� याहैं बहुँते अच्छा लगते हैं�।I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Mujhey bhookh lagi hai/ Mujhey pyaas lagi hai म�झे� भाIका लग) हैं�।In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Subah ko/ Shaam ko/ Raat ko सु�बहैं का'- शुम का'-रते का'

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This/ That. Here/There Yeh/ woh. Yahaan/ wahaan याहैं-वाहैं-याहैं�-वाहैं�Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Hum/ Tum. Voh/ Voh हैंम-ते�म-वाहैं-वाहैंReally! Such mein? सुच म4Look! Dekkho! द�खो'Hurry Up! Jaldi karo! जाल्दF कार'What? Where? Kyaa? Kahaan? क्या? काहैं ?What Time Is It? Kitney bajey hain? फिकातेन� बजा� हैं� ?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Dus bajey hain. Shyaam ke Saat buj kar tees minat

hue hain.दसु बजा� हैं�, शुम का� सुते बजा कार ते)सु मिमनट हुँएँ हैं�

Give Me This! Mujhey ye cheez chaaheeye! म�झे� याहैं च)ज़ चफिहैंएँ।I Love You! Mei tumsey pyaar kartaa/ karti (female) hu! म� ते�मसु� प्यार कारते/ कारते) हुँ�।I Feel Sick. Meri Tabiyut kharaab hai. म�र) तेब)याते खोरब हैं�।I Need A Doctor Mujhey Doctor kee zaroorat hai म�झे� ;क्टर का" जारुरते हैं�।One, Two, Three Ek, Dow, Teen एँका, द', ते)नFour, Five, Six Chaar, paanch, chhey चर, प च, छZSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Saat, Aath, Nao, Dus सुते, आठी, न6, दसु

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Icelandic PhrasesIcelandic Phrases Icelandic (In English Alphabet) Icelandic ScriptGreetings    Hi! Hae, hallo Hæ, hallóGood Morning! Godan daginn Góðan daginnGood Evening! Gott kvold Gott kvöldWelcome! (to greet someone)  Velkominn VelkominnHow Are You?  Hvernig hefur thu thad? Hvernig hefur þú það?I'm Fine, Thanks!  Fint, takk fyrir! Fínt, takk fyrir!And You?  En thu? En þú?Good/ So-So.  Fint / saemilegt Fínt / sæmilegtThank You (Very Much)!  Takk (takk kærlega) Takk (takk kærlega)You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

 Ekkert ad thakka Ekkert að þakka

Hey! Friend!  Heyrdu! Vinur! Heyrðu! Vinur!I Missed You So Much!  Eg saknadi thin svo mikid Ég saknaði þín svo mikiðWhat's New? Hvad er ad fretta? Hvað er að frétta?Nothing Much Ekkert mikid/serstakt Ekkert sérstaktGood Night! Goda nott Góða nóttSee You Later! Sjaumst! Sjáumst!Good Bye! Vertu blessaður / bae bae Vertu blessaður / bæ bæ     Help & Directions    I'm Lost  Eg er tyndur/tynd Ég er týndur/ týndCan I Help You? Get eg hjalpad ther? Get ég hjálpað þér?Can You Help Me? Getur thu hjalpad mer? Getur þú hjálpað mér?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

Hvar er (badherbegid/apotek) ? Hvar er baðherbergið/apótek?

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!  Farðu beint afram! Beygdu sidan til vinstri/haegri!

Farðu beint áfram! Beygðu síðan til vinstri/hægri

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I'm Looking For John. Eg er ad leita ad John Ég er að leita að JohnOne Moment Please! Augnablik AugnablikHold On Please! (phone) Augnablik AugnablikHow Much Is This?  Hvad kostar thetta? Hvað kostar þetta?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)

 Afsakið….! Afsakið…!

Excuse Me! ( to pass by)  Afsakið! Afsakið!Come With Me!  Fylgdu mer! Fylgdu mér!

Personal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Icelandic)?  Talar thu ensku/islensku? Talar þú ensku/íslensku?Just a Little.  Bara sma/ litid Bara smá/ lítiðWhat's Your Name?  Hvad heitir thu? Hvað heitir þú?My Name Is… Eg heiti…. Ég heiti…Mr.../ Mrs./ Miss Hr./Fr./Ufr. Hr./Fr./ ungfr.Nice To Meet You!  Gaman ad kynnast ther! (if

you´r just getting to know him) Gaman ad hitta thig! (if your passing him by and already know him.

Gaman að kynnast þér! Gaman að hitta þig!

You're Very Kind!  Thu ert mjog vingjarnlegur Þú ert mjög vingjarnlegurWhere Are You From?  Hvadan ertu? Hvaðan ertu?I'm From (the U.S/ Iceland) Eg er fra

(Bandarikjunum/Islandi)Ég er frá bandaríkjunum/ Íslandi

I´m (American) Eg er bandarikjamadur Ég er bandaríkjamaðurWhere Do You Live? Hvar byrdu? Hvar býrðu?I live in (the U.S/ Iceland) Eg by (i bandarikjunum/ a

Islandi)Ég bý í bandaríkjunum/ á Íslandi

Did You Like It Here?  Likar ther her? Líkar þér hér?Iceland Is a Wonderful Country Island er dasamlegt land Ísland er dásamlegt land

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What Do You Do For A Living? Vid hvad vinnur thu? Við hvað vinnur þú?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Eg er (thydandi/vidskiptamadur)

Ég er þýðandi/viðskiptamaður

I Like Icelandic Mer likar (islenska) Mér líkar íslenkaI've Been Learning Icelandic For 1 Month

 Eg hef laert (islensku) i 1 manud

Ég hef lært íslensku í 1 mánuð

Oh! That's Good! O! thad er (nu) gott Ó! Það er (nú) gottHow Old Are You? Hvad ertu gamall/gomul Hvað ertu gamall/gömul?I'm (twenty, thirty) Years Old. Eg er (tvitug/þritug) Ég er tvítug/ þrítugI Have To Go Eg verd ad fara Ég verð að fara I Will Be Right Back! Eg kem rett bradum Ég kem rétt bráðum Wishes         Good Luck! Gangi ther vel Gangi þér vel Happy Birthday! Til hamingju med afmaelid Til hamingju með afmæliðHappy New Year! Gledilegt nytt ar Gleðilegt nýtt árMerry Christmas! Gledileg jol Gleðileg jólCongratulations! Til hamingju Til hamingjuEnjoy! (For meals…) Verdi ther ad godu Verði þér að góðuI'd Like To Visit (Iceland) One Day Mig langar að heimsaekja

(Island) einhverntimannMig langar að heimsækja Ísland einhverntímann

Say Hi To John For me. Skilaðu kvedju til John fyrir mig Skilaðu kveðju til John fyrir mig

Bless you (when sneezing) Gud blessi thig Guð blessi þigGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Goda nott og dreymi thig vel Góða nótt og dreymi þig vel     Misunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

 Fyrirgefdu Fyrirgefðu

Sorry (for a mistake) Fyrirgefdu FyrirgefðuNo Problem! Ekkert mal Ekkert málCan You Say It Again? Getur thu endurtekid thetta? Getur þú endurtekið þetta?Can You Speak Slowly? Getur thu talad haegt? Getur þú talað hægar?

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Write It Down Please!  Viltu skrifa thetta nidur fyrir mig

Viltu skrifa þetta niður fyrir mig

I Don't Understand! Eg skil ekki Ég skil ekkiI Don't Know! Eg veit ekki Ég veit ekki I Have No Idea. Eg hef ekki hugmynd Ég hef ekki hugmyndWhat's That Called In Icelandic? Hvernig er thad sagt a

(islensku) ?Hvernig er það sagt á íslensku?

What Does "lingua" Mean In English?

Hvad thydir “lingua” a ensku? Hvað þýðir “lingua” á ensku?

How Do You Say "Please" In Icelandic?

 Hvernig segir thu “please” a islensku?

Hvernig segir þú “please” á íslensku?

What Is This?  Hvad er thetta? Hvað er þetta?My Icelandic Is Bad. Islenskan min er leleg Íslenskan mín er lélégI need to practice my Icelandic Eg tharf ad aefa mig i islensku Ég þarf að æfa mig í íslenskuDon't Worry! Ekki hafa ahyggjur Ekki hafa áhyggjur     Expressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So.  Godur/vondur/saemilegur Góður/vondur/sæmilegurBig/ Small Stor/litill Stór/lítillToday/ Now I dag / nuna Í dag/ núnaTomorrow/ Yesterday A morgun/ I gaer Á morgun/ í gærYes/ No  Ja/ nei Já / neiHere You Go! (when giving something)

Gjordu svo vel Gjörðu svo vel

Do You Like It? Likar ther thad? Líkar þér það?I Really Like It! Mer likar thad vel Mér líkar það velI'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Eg er svangur/svong   

thyrstur/thyrstÉg er svangur/svöng  þyrstur/þyrst

In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.  Um morguninn/ um kvöldið/ um nóttina

Um morguninn/ um kvöldið / um nóttina

This/ That. Here/There  Thetta/thetta. Her/thar Þetta/ þetta . Hér/ þarMe/ You. Him/ Her. Eg/ thu.  Hann/hun Ég/ þú .  Hann/ húnReally! I alvoru! Í alvöru!

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Look! Sjadu SjáðuHurry Up! Flyttu ther Flýttu þérWhat? Where? Hvad? Hvar? Hvað ? hvar?What Time Is It? Hvad er klukkan? Hvað er klukkan ?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Hun er tiu. Hun er half atta Hún er tíu. Hún er hálf áttaGive Me This!  Gefdu mer thetta! Gefðu mér þetta!I Love You! Eg elska thig Ég elska þigI Feel Sick. Mer lidur illa Mér líður illaI Need A Doctor Eg tharfnast læknis Ég þarfnast læknisOne, Two, Three  Einn , tveir , thrir Einn, tveir, þrírFour, Five, Six Fjorir, fimm, sex Fjórir, fimm, sexSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sjo, atta, niu, tiu Sjö, átta, níu , tíu

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Indonesian Phrases & Sentences

English Phrases Indonesian/ Bahasa PhrasesGreetings  Hi! Hai!Good Morning! Selamat pagiGood Evening! Selamat soreWelcome! (to greet someone) Selamat datangHow Are You? Apa kabar?I'm Fine, Thanks! Baik, terima kasihAnd You? Dan kamu?Good/ So-So. Baik / Biasa sajaThank You (Very Much)! Terima kasih (banyak)!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

Kembali (complete form Terima kasih kembali)

Hey! Friend! Hei teman!I Missed You So Much! Saya/ aku sangat or Saya/ aku kangen kamu (informal)What's New? Ada kabar baru?Nothing Much Tidak banyakGood Night! Selamat malamSee You Later! Sampai jumpaGood Bye! Selamat tinggal

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Help & Directions  I'm Lost Saya tersesatCan I Help You? Bisa saya bantu?Can You Help Me? Bisa bantu saya?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kamar (mandi/apotik) dimana?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! lurus terus! lalu belok kiri/kanan!I'm Looking For John. Saya mencari JohnOne Moment Please! Tunggu sebentar!Hold On Please! (phone) Tunggu sebentar!How Much Is This? ini harganya berapa?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Permisi!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Permisi!Come With Me! ikutlah saya!Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Indonesian)? Aakah kamu bisa berbahsa (inggris/indonesia?)Just a Little. Sedikit.What's Your Name? Siapa namamu? / nama kamu siapa?My Name Is …. Nama saya ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Tuan../ Nyonya../ Saudari...Nice To Meet You! Senang bertemu denganmuYou're Very Kind! Kamu baik sekaliWhere Are You From? Dari mana asal kamu? / (or) Kamu berasal dari mana?I'm From (the U.S/ Indonesia) Saya dari Amerika/indonesiaI’m (American) Saya orang Amerika

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Where Do You Live? Kamu tinggal dimana?I live in (the U.S/ Indonesia) Saya tinggal di Amerika/IndonesiaDid You Like It Here? Kamu suka disini?Indonesia Is a Wonderful Country Indonesia adalah negara yang indahWhat Do You Do For A Living? Apa pekerjaanmu?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Saya bekerja sebagai penerjemah/businessman

I Like Indonesian Saya suka orang IndonesiaI've Been Learning Indonesian For 1 Month

Saya telah belajar bahasa Indonesia selama sebulan

Oh! That's Good! Oh, bagus sekali!How Old Are You? Berapa umurmu?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Saya (dua puluh, tiga puluh) tahun.I Have To Go Saya harus pergiI Will Be Right Back! Saya akan segera kembaliWishes  Good Luck! Semoga suksesHappy Birthday! Selamat ulang tahunHappy New Year! Selamat tahun baruMerry Christmas! Selamat hari natalCongratulations! SelamatEnjoy! (For meals…) Selamat menikmatiI'd Like To Visit Indonesia One Day Saya ingin mengunjungi Indonesia suatu hari nantiSay Hi To John For me. Salam untuk John dari sayaBless you (when sneezing) no reaction! or (Diberkatilah kamu!)Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Selamat malam, mimpi indah

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Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

Maaf...

Sorry (for a mistake) MaafNo Problem! Tidak apa-apaCan You Say It Again? Bisa tolong diulangi?Can You Speak Slowly? Bisa bicara pelan-pelan?Write It Down Please! Tolong tulisI Don't Understand! Saya tidak mengertiI Don't Know! Saya tidak tahuI Have No Idea. Saya tidak tahuWhat's That Called In Indonesian? Apa maksudnya dalam bahasa Indonesia?What Does "Maaf" Mean In English? Apa maksudnya "Maaf" dalam bahasa Inggris?How Do You Say "Please" In Indonesian?

Bagaimana kamu berkata "please" dalam bahasa Indonesia?

What Is This? ini apa?My Indonesian Is Bad. Bahasa Indonesia saya burukI need to practice my Indonesian Saya harus berlatih bahasa Indonesia sayaDon't Worry! Jangan kuatirExpressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Baik/ Buruk/ Biasa sajaBig/ Small Besar/ Kecil

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Today/ Now Hari ini/ SekarangTomorrow/ Yesterday Besok/ KemarinYes/ No Ya/ TidakHere You Go! (when giving something)

Nih!

Do You Like It? Kamu suka ini?I Really Like It! Saya suka sekali!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Saya lapar/hausIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Pada pagi hari/ Sore hari/ Malam hariThis/ That. Here/There ini/ itu. Disini/ DisanaMe/ You. Him/ Her. Saya/ Kamu. Dia/ DiaReally! Benar!Look! Lihat!Hurry Up! Cepat!What? Where? Apa? Dimana?What Time Is It? Jam berapa sekarang?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Jam 10. setengah delapan malamGive Me This! Berikan pada sayaI Love You! Saya cinta kamuI Feel Sick. Saya merasa tidak sehatI Need A Doctor Saya perlu dokterOne, Two, Three Satu, dua, tigaFour, Five, Six Empat, lima, enamSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Tujuh, delapan, sembilan, sepuluh

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Irish Phrases

English Irish PhrasesGreetingsHi! Hóigh!Good morning! Dia duit ar maidin!Good evening! Tráthnóna maith duit!Welcome! (to greet someone) Fáilte romhat!How are you? Cad é mar atá tú? / Conas atá tú?I'm fine, thanks! Tá mé go maith, go raibh maith agat!And you? Agus tú féin?Good / so-so. Go maith / measartha.Thank you (very much)! Go raibh (míle) maith agat!You're welcome! (answering "thank you") Níl a bhuiochas ort!Hey! Friend! Hóigh! Cara!missed you so much! Chronaigh mé thú an oiread sin!What's new? Céard atá nuacht?Nothing much. Dada mórán.Good night Oíche mhaith duit!See you later! Feicfidh mé roimh i bhfad thú!Goodbye! Slán! / Slán agat!

Help & DirectionsI'm lost. Tá mé caillte.

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Can I help you? An bhféadaim cuidiú a thabhairt duit?Can you help me? An bhféadann tú cuidiú a thabhairt dom?Where is the (bathroom / pharmacy)? Cá bhfuil an (leithreas / chógaslann)?

Go straight! Then turn left / right!Téigh go díreach! Ansin cas ar chlé / dheis!

I'm looking for John. Tá mé ar lorg Seáin.One moment please! Fan bomaite!Hold on please! (phone) Fan go fóill!How much is this? Cá mhéad atá air?Excuse me ...! ( to ask for something) Gabhaim pardún agat!Excuse me! ( to pass by) Gabh mo leithscéal!Come with me! Tar agam!

Personal InfoDo you speak (English / Irish)? An bhfuil (Béarla / Gaeilge) agat?Just a little. Go díreach beagán.What's your name? Cad is aimn duit?My name is … Is mise ... Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… An tUasal ... / Bean ... / Iníon ...Nice to meet you! Go mbeannaí Dia duit!You're very kind! Tá tú an-chaoin!Where are you from? Cárb as duit?I'm from (the U.S / Ireland) Is as (na Stáit Aontaithe / Éirinn) mé.I’m (American / Irish) Is (Meiriceánach / Éireannach) mé.Where do you live? Cá bhfuil tú i do chónaí?

I live in (the U.S / Ireland).Tá mé i mo chónaí (sna Stáit Aontaithe / in Éirinn).

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Did you like it here? Ar mhaith leat é seo?Ireland is a wonderful country. Tá Éire tír iontach.What do you do for a living? Céard atá do ghairm?I work as a (translator/ businessman) Tá mé ina (aistritheoir / fhear ghnó).I like Irish. Is maith liom Gaeilge.I've been learning Irish for 1 month. Tá mé ag foghlaim Gaelige le mí amháin.Oh! That's good! Ó! Is go maith sin!How Old Are You? Cén aois atá agat? / Ca haois thú?I'm (twenty, thirty …) years old. Tá mé (fiche, tríocha ...) mbliana d'aois.I have to go. Ba chóir dom dul.I will be right back! Beidh mé ar ais láithreach.

WishesGood Luck! Ádh mór ort!Happy Birthday! Breithlá shona duit!Happy New Year! Athbhliain shona duit!Merry Christmas! Nollaig Shona!Congratulations! Go maire tú!Enjoy! (For meals…) Goile folláin duit!

I'd like to visit Ireland one dayBa mhaith liom Éire ar cuairt a thabairt uirthi aon lá amháin.

Say Hi to John for me. Beannaigh do Sheán agam.Bless you (when sneezing) Dia leat!Good night & sweet dreams! Oíche mhaith agus brionglóidí milse duit!

Misunderstanding

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I'm sorry! (if you don't hear something) Gabh mo leithscéal?Sorry! (for a mistake) Gabh mo leithscéal!No problem! Fadhb ar bith!Can you say it again? Abair sin arís?Can you speak slowly? An bhféadann tú labhair go mall?Write it down please! Scríobh é síos le do thoil!I don't understand! Ní thuigim!I don't know! Níl a fhios agam!I have no idea. Níl barúil agam.What's that called in Irish? Cén t-ainm atá ar "..." i nGaeilge?What does "..." mean in English? Céard a ciallaigheadh "..." i mBéarla?How do you say "..." in Irish? Conas a deir tú "..." i nGaeilge?What is this? Cad é seo?My Irish is bad. Tá mo Ghaeilge olc.I need to practice my Irish. Ní mór dom mo Ghaeilge a chleacht.Don't worry! Ná bí buartha!

Expressions & WordsGood / bad / so-so. Maith / olc / measartha maith.Big / small Mór / beagToday / now Inniu / anoisTomorrow / yesterday Amárach / inné

Yes / No1) repeat verb / ní + repeat verb from the question2) Is ea / Ní hea

Here you go! (when giving something) Seo é!

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Do you like it? An mhaith leat é?I really like it! Is maith liom go fírinneach é!I'm hungry / thirsty. Tá ocras / tart orm.In the morning / evening / at night. Ar maidin / tráthnóna / san oíche.This / that. Here / there. Seo / sin. Seo / ann.Me / you. Him / her. Mise / tusa. Eisean / ise.Really! Dáiríre!Look! Féach!Hurry up! Brostaigh ort! / Déan deifir!What? Where? Céard? An áit?What time is it? Cén t-am é?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm.Tá sé a deich a chlog. / Tá sé leath tar éis seacht tráthnóna.

Give me this! Tabhair seo dom!I love you! Tá mé i ngrá leat!I feel sick. Tá masmas orm!I need a doctor. Tá dochtúir uaim.one, two, three aon, dó, trífour, five, six ceathair, cúig, séseven, eight, nine, ten seacht, ocht, naoi, deich

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Italian Phrases

English Phrases Italian Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Ciao!Good Morning! Buongiorno!Good Evening! Buona sera!Welcome! (to greet someone) Benvenuto!/ Benvenuta! (female)How Are You? Come stai?/ Come state (polite)?I'm Fine, Thanks! Bene, grazie!And You? e tu? e lei? (polite)Good/ So-So. Bene/ così e così.Thank You (Very Much)! Grazie (molto)!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Prego!Hey! Friend! Ciao! Amico!I Missed You So Much! Mi sei mancato molto!What's New? che c'è di nuovo?Nothing Much Non moltoGood Night! Buona notte!See You Later! A dopoGood Bye! Arrivederci!

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Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Mi sono perso/ persa (feminine)Can I Help You? Posso aiutarti?/ posso aiutarla (polite)?Can You Help Me? Potresti aiutarmi?/ potrebbe aiutarmi? (polite) Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Dove posso trovare (il bagno/ la farmacia?)Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Vada dritto! e poi giri a destra/ sinistra!I'm Looking For John. Sto cercando John.One Moment Please! Un momento prego!Hold On Please! (phone) Attenda prego!How Much Is This? Quanto costa questo?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Scusami!/ Mi scusi! (polite) Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Permesso Come With Me! Vieni con me!/ Venga con me! (polite)Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Italian)? Parli (inglese/italiano)?/ Parla (inglese/italiano)? (polite)Just a Little. Solo un po'. What's Your Name? Quale è il suo nome?My Name Is …. Mi chiamo ... Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Signor …/ Signora …(usually for both Mrs. & Ms)Nice To Meet You! è un piacere conoscerti!/  è un piacere conoscerla (polite) You're Very Kind! Sei molto gentile!/ lei è molto gentile (polite) Where Are You From? Di dove sei?/ Di dove è? (polite)I'm From (the U.S/ Italia) Sono (statunitense, italiano).I’m (American) Sono americano. Where Do You Live? Dove vivi?/ Dove vive? (polite)I live in (the U.S/ Italia) Vivo (negli stati uniti / in Italia)Did You Like It Here? ti piace qui? Italia Is a Wonderful Country L'italia è un paese meraviglioso.What Do You Do For A Living? cosa fai per vivere? I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Lavoro come (traduttore/ uomo d'affari)

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I Like Italian Mi piace l'italiano. I've Been Learning Italian For 1 Month imparo l'italiano da un mese.Oh! That's Good! Grande!How Old Are You? Quanti anni hai? I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ho (venti, trenta …) anni.I Have To Go Devo andare I Will Be Right Back! Torno subito!Wishes  Good Luck! Buona fortuna!Happy Birthday! Buon compleanno!Happy New Year! Felice anno nuovo!Merry Christmas! Buon natale!Congratulations! Congratulazioni!Enjoy! (For meals…) Buon appetite! I'd Like To Visit Italia One Day Mi piacerebbe visitare l'Italia un giorno di questi!Say Hi To John For me. Saluta John da parte mia!Bless you (when sneezing) Salute!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Buona notte e sogni d'oro!

Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Sono spiacente!Sorry (for a mistake) Scusami!/ Mi scusi! (polite) No Problem! Non c'è problema! Can You Say It Again? Potresti ripetere per favore?/ Potrebbe ripetere per favore?

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(polite) Can You Speak Slowly? Puoi parlare lentamente? Potrebbe parlare lentamente? (polite) Write It Down Please! Scrivilo per favore!/ Lo scriva per favore (polite)I Don't Understand! Non capisco!I Don't Know! Non lo so!I Have No Idea. Non ne ho idea!What's That Called In Italian? Come si chiama quella cosa in italiano? What Does "scusami" Mean In English? Cosa significa "scusami" in inglese?How Do You Say "Please" In Italian? Come dite “please” in italiano?What Is This? Cos'è questa cosa?My Italian Is Bad. il mio italiano è orribile.I need to practice my Italian ho bisogno di fare pratica con il mio italiano Don't Worry! non ti preoccupare !Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Buono/ Cattico/ Così e cosìBig/ Small Grosso/ Piccolo Today/ Now Oggi/ Adesso Tomorrow/ Yesterday Domani/ ieri Yes/ No Si/ No Here You Go! (when giving something) Eccolo!Do You Like It? Ti piace? I Really Like It! Mi piace davvero.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Sono Affamato/ Assetato.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Di mattina/  Di sera/ Di notte. (also Stamattina/ Stasera = this ~)This/ That. Here/There Questo/ Quello. Qui/ Li.Me/ You.  Him/ Her. io/ tu, voi (you polite). Lui/ Lei  Really! Davvero!Look! Guarda!Hurry Up! Sbrigati!What? Where? Cosa? Dove?

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What Time Is It? Che ore sono?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Sono le dieci precise. le sette e trenta Give Me This! Dammi questo!I Love You! Ti amo!/ Ti voglio bene!I Feel Sick. Mi sento male!I Need A Doctor Ho bisogno di un dottore!One, Two, Three Uno, Due, Tre.Four, Five, Six Quattro, Cinque, Sei. Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sette, Otto, Nove, Dieci.

Japanese Phrases

English Phrases Japanese Phrases Japanese Phrases CalligraphyGreetings    Hi! Yaa. *1 やあ。

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Good Morning! Ohayou gozaimasu. おはようございます。Good Evening! Konbanwa こんばんは。Welcome! (to greet someone) Youkoso irasshai mashita. ようこそいらっしゃいました。How Are You? Ogenki desuka? お元気ですか?I'm Fine, Thanks! Watashi wa genki desu. Arigato! わたしは元気です。ありがとう。And You? Anatawa? あなたは?Good/ So-So. Genki desu. / maa-maa desu. 元気です。/ まあまあです。Thank You (Very Much)! Arigatou! *2 ありがとう!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

Dou itashi mashite. どういたしまして。

Hey! Friend! -  I Missed You So Much! Samishi katta desu. *3 さみしかったです。What's New? Saikin dou desuka? 最近どうですか?Nothing Much Kawari nai desu. 変わりないです。Good Night! Oyasumi nasai. おやすみなさい。See You Later! Mata atode aimashou! またあとで会いましょう!Good Bye! Sayonara! さようなら!Help & Directions    I'm Lost Mayotte shimai mashita. 迷ってしまいました。Can I Help You? Otetsudai shimashouka? お手伝いしましょうか?Can You Help Me? Tetsudatte kuremasuka? *4 手伝ってくれますか?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? (Toire/yakkyoku) wa doko desuka? (トイレ/薬局) はどこですか?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Massugu itte kudasai. Soshite, hidari / migi ni

magatte kudasaiまっすぐ行ってください。そして、

左/右にまがってください。I'm Looking For John. John wo sagashite imasu. John を探しています。

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One Moment Please! Chotto matte kudasai. ちょっと待ってください。Hold On Please! (phone) Chotto matte kudasai. ちょっと待ってください。How Much Is This? Kore wa ikura desuka? これはいくらですか?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Sumimasen! すみません!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Sumimasen! すみません!Come With Me! Watashi to issho ni kite kudasai. 私といっしょに来てください。

Personal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Japanese)? Anata wa eigo/nihongo wo hanashimasu ka? あなたは(英語/日本語)を話しますか?Just a Little. Sukoshi dake. 少しだけ。What's Your Name? Namae wa nandesu ka? 名前は何ですか?My Name Is …. Watashi no namae wa ….. 私の名前は・・・Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… *5 “san” is adequate for all. ・・・さんNice To Meet You! Hajimemashite! or Oai dekite ureshii desu. *6 はじめまして!/お会いできてうれしいで

す!You're Very Kind! Anata wa totemo shinsetsu desu. あなたはとてもしんせつです。Where Are You From? Doko no shusshin desu ka? どこの出身ですか?I'm From (the U.S/ Japan) Amerika/Nihon kara desu. アメリカ/日本からです。

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I’m (American) Watashi wa Amerika jin desu. 私はアメリカ人です。Where Do You Live? Doko ni sun de imasu ka? どこに住んでいますか?I live in (the U.S/ Japan) Watashi wa amerika / nihon ni sundeimasu. 私はアメリカ/日本に住んでいます。Did You Like It Here? Kokowa suki ni narimashita ka? ここは好きになりましたか?Japan Is a Wonderful Country Nihon ha subarashii kuni desu. 日本は素晴らしい国です。What Do You Do For A Living? Osigoto wa nandesu ka? お仕事は何ですか?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) (Hon yaku/kaishain) to shite hataraite imasu. ほんやく/会社員として働いています。I Like Japanese Watashi wa nihongo ga suki desu. 私は日本語が好きです。I've Been Learning Japanese For 1 Month

Watashi wa nihongo wo ichikagetu narrate imasu.

私は日本語を一ヶ月習っています。

Oh! That's Good! Sorewa iidesu ne. それはいいですね。How Old Are You? Toshi wa ikutsu desu ka? 年はいくつですか?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Watshi wa (20, 30) sai desu. 私は(20,30)才です。I Have To Go Ikanakutewa narimasen. 行かなくてはなりません。I Will Be Right Back! Sugu modori masu. すぐ戻ります。Wishes    Good Luck! Ganbatte ne! *7 がんばってね!Happy Birthday! Tanjyoubi omedetou gozaimasu! 誕生日おめでとうございます!Happy New Year! Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu. あけましておめでとうございます。Merry Christmas! Merii Kurisumasu! *8 メリークリスマス!Congratulations! Omedetou! おめでとう!Enjoy! (For meals…) (noun, etc) wo tanoshinde kudasai. ( ) を楽しんでください。I'd Like To Visit Japan One Day Ituka nihon wo otozure tai. いつか日本を訪れたい。Say Hi To John For me. John ni yoroshiku to tsutaete kudasai. John によろしくと伝えてください。Bless you (when sneezing) Odaiji ni. お大事に。

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Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Oyasumi nasai. おやすみなさい。

Misunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Sumimasen. すみません。Sorry (for a mistake) Gomenasai. ごめんなさい。No Problem! Daijyoubu desu. 大丈夫です。Can You Say It Again? Mouichido itte kuremasuka? もういちど言ってくれますか?Can You Speak Slowly? Yukkuri shabette kuremasuka? ゆっくりしゃべってくれますか?Write It Down Please! Kaite kudasai. 書いてください。I Don't Understand! Wakarimasen. わかりません。I Don't Know! Shirimasen. 知りません。I Have No Idea. Wakarimasen. わかりません。What's That Called In Japanese? Arewa nihongo de nanto iimasu ka? あれは日本語で何といいますか?What Does " Omedeto" Mean In English?

“Omedeto” wa eigo de douiu imi desu ka? Omedeto は英語でどういう意味ですか?

How Do You Say "Please" In Japanese? “Please” wa nihongo de nanto iimasu ka? “Please” は日本語で何と言いますか?What Is This? Korewa nandesu ka? これは何ですか?My Japanese Is Bad. Watashi no nihongo wa heta desu. 私の日本語はへたです。I need to practice my Japanese Nihonn go wo renshu suru hitsuyou ga

arimasu.日本語を練習する必要があります。

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Don't Worry! Goshinpai naku. ご心配なく。Expressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Yoi / Warui / maa-maa よい/悪い/まあまあBig/ Small Ookii/Chiisai 大きい/小さいToday/ Now Kyou / Ima 今日/今Tomorrow/ Yesterday Ashita / Kinou 明日/昨日Yes/ No Hai / iie はい/いいえHere You Go! (when giving something) Hai, douzo! はい、どうぞ。Do You Like It? Suki desu ka? 好きですか?I Really Like It! Honto ni suki desu. ほんとに好きです。I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Onaka ga suki masita. / Nodo ga kawaki

mashita.おなかが空きました。/のどがかわきまし

た。In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Asa ni, yuugata ni, yoru ni 朝に/夕方に/夜にThis/ That. Here/There Kore / Are Koko / Asoko これ/あれ  ここ/あそこMe/ You. Him/ Her. Watashi / anata Kare / Kanojyo 私/あなた 彼/彼女Really! Honto! ほんと!Look! Mite! 見て!Hurry Up! Isoide! 急いで!What? Where? Nani? Doko? 何?  どこ?What Time Is It? Nanji desu ka? 何時ですか?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Jyuji desu. Gogo hichi ji sanjyu pun desu. 十時です。午後7時30分です。Give Me This! Kore wo kudasai! これをください。I Love You! Daisuki desu./ Anata wo aishite imasu. *9 大好きです。/あなたを愛しています。I Feel Sick. Choshi ga warui desu. 調子が悪いです。

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I Need A Doctor Byouin ni ikitai. 病院に行きたい。One, Two, Three Ichi, ni, san いち、に、さんFour, Five, Six Yon, go, roku よん、ご、ろくSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Nana (shichi) hachi, kyuu, jyuu なな(ひち)、はち、きゅう、じゅう

 

 

*1 This may be a kind of literary/writing expression… and it’s seldom used in conversation. But never is unnatural.

*2 Arigato and Arigato gozaimasu. There’s no big difference between them, “Arigato gozaimasu” is more polite.

*3 (Anata ga inakute) Samishi katta desu Abbreviated Anata ga inakute.

*4 Usually we just say “Excuse me/ Sumimasen”, and “Can you help me” is included in this “Sumimasen”.

*5 ...san is a very normal way. Add after both first and family name like Koizumi san or Jyunichiro san.

*6 This sentence can directly be Oai dekite ureshii desu. If you meet person for the first time, you can say Hajimemashite.

*7 Direct translation is Kouun wo inorimasu.

*8 Christmas is not really celebrated by the Japanese and therefore Merry Christmas is not a common greeting you would hear.

*9 This is one of the Japanese language mysteries, I love you is expressed in progressive aspect like “I am loving you”.

But basically it’s seldom used. Instead, Daisuki desu is used casually.

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Korean Phrases

English Korean Transliteration Korean ScriptGreetings In-sa-mal 인사말Hi! An-yŏng-ha-se-yo. 안녕하세요.Good Morning! An-yŏng-hi ju-mu-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? / An-nyŏng-ha-se-yo?

(polite)안녕히 주무셨어요? 안녕하세요?

Good Evening! Shik-sa-ha-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? / An-nyŏng-ha-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? (polite)

식사하셨어요? 안녕하세요?

Welcome! (to greet someone) Hwan-yŏng-ham-ni-da. 환영합니다.How Are You? Chal ji-nae-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? 잘 지내셨어요?I'm Fine, Thanks! Ne. Chal ji-nae-ssŏ-yo. 네. 잘 지냈어요.And You? … ŭ-nyo/nŭ-nyo? *1 Title+ 은/는요? Good/ So-So. Chal ji-nae-ssŏ-yo. / Kŭ-jŏ kŭ-rae-yo. 잘 지냈어요. / 그저 그래요.Thank You (Very Much)! (Nŏ-mu) kam-sa-ham-ni-da! (너무) 감사합니다!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

A-ni-e-yo. 아니에요.

Hey! Friend! Ya! Ch'in-gu! (informal) 야! 친구! I Missed You So Much! Nŏ-mu po-go shi-p'ŏ-ssŏ-yo. 너무 보고 싶었어요.What's New? Pyŏl-li-ri ŏp-ssŭ-shŏ-ssŏ-yo? 별일이 없으셨어요?Nothing Much Ne. ŏp-ssŏ-ssŏ-yo. 네. 없었어요.Good Night! An-yŏng-hi ju-mu-se-yo! 안녕히 주무세요!See You Later! Na-jung-e bwae-yo! 나중에 봬요!Good Bye! An-nyŏng-hi ga-se-yo! / An-nyŏng-hi ge-se-yo! *2 안녕히 가세요! /or/ 안녕히 계세요!

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Help & Directions Do-um-gwa gi-rŭl mu-rŏ-bo-gi 도움과 길을 물어보기I'm Lost Ki-rŭl i-rŏ-bŏ-ryŏ-ssŏ-yo. 길을 잃어버렸어요.Can I Help You? Mu-ŏ-sŭl do-wa-dŭ-ril-kka-yo? 무엇을 도와 드릴까요?Can You Help Me? Chom to-wa-ju-shil ssu i-ssŭ-shi-na-yo? 좀 도와주실 수 있으시나요?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

(Hwa-jang-shil/yak-kuk)-i ŏ-di-ye-yo? (화장실/약국)이 어디예요?

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!

Tchuk ka-se-yo! Kŭ da-ŭ-me woen/o-rŭn tcho-gŭ-ro jom ga-se-yo.

쭉 가세요! 그 다음에 왼/오른 쪽으로 좀 가세요.

I'm Looking For John. Cha-ni-ran sa-ra-mŭl ch'at-ko-i-ssŭm-ni-da. 잔이란 사람을 찾고 있습니다.One Moment Please! Cham-kkan-ma-nyo! 잠깐만요!Hold On Please! (phone) Cham-shi-ma-nyo! 잠시만요!How Much Is This? I-ge ŏl-ma-ye-yo? 이게 얼마예요?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)

Shil-le-ji-man… 실례지만…

Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Shil-le-ha-ge-ssŭm-ni-da. 실례하겠습니다.Come With Me! Tta-ra o-se-yo! 따라 오세요!Personal Info Kae-in-jŏk chŏng-bo. 개인적 정보Do You Speak (English/ Korean)? Yŏng-ŏ/han-gu-gŏ hal jul a-se-yo? 영어/한국어 할 줄 아세요?Just a Little. Cho-gŭ-myo. 조금요.What's Your Name? I-rŭ-mi ŏ-ttŏ-k'e dwoe-se-yo? 이름이 어떻게 되세요?My Name Is …. Chŏ-nŭn_____i-e-yo. 저는 ____이에요.Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Sŏn-saeng-nim/sa-mo-nim. *3 선생님/ 사모님 (Mrs.)Nice To Meet You! Man-na-sŏ ban-gap-ssŭm-ni-da! 만나서 반갑습니다!You're Very Kind! Nŏ-mu ch'in-jŏ-ra-shi-ne-yo! 너무 친절하시네요!Where Are You From? Ŏ-di-sŏ o-shiŏ-ssŏ-yo? 어디서 오셨어요?

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I'm From (the U.S/ Korea) Chŏ-nŭn (mi-guk/han-guk)-e-sŏ wa-ssŏ-yo. 저는 (미국/한국) 에서 왔어요.I’m (American) Chŏ-nŭn (mi-gu-gin)-i-e-yo. 저는 (미국인)이에요.Where Do You Live? Ŏ-di sa-se-yo? 어디 사세요?I live in (the U.S/ Korea) Chŏ-nŭn (mi-guk/han-guk)-e-sŏ sa-ra-yo. 저는 (미국/한국)에서 살아요.Did You Like It Here? Yŏ-gi-ga cho-ŭ-se-yo? 여기가 좋으세요?Korea Is a Wonderful Country Han-gu-gŭn dae-dan-han na-ra-im-ni-da. 한국은 대단한 나라입니다.What Do You Do For A Living? Chik-tchang-ŭn ŏ-ttŏ-k'e dwoe-se-yo? 직장은 어떻게 되세요?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Chik-tchang-ŭn (pŏ-nyŏk-tcha/sa-ŏp-kka)-im-ni-da. 직장은 (번역자/사업가)입니다.

I Like Korean Chŏ-nŭn han-gu-gŏ-ga cho-a-yo. 저는 한국어가 좋아요.I've Been Learning Korean For 1 Month

Han-gu-gŏ gong-bu shi-ja-k'an ji han da-ri dwoe-ŏ-ssŏ-yo.

한국어 공부 시작한 지 한 달이 되었어요.

Oh! That's Good! U-wa! Cho-ŭ-ne-yo! 우와! 좋으네요!How Old Are You? Na-i-ga ŏ-ttŏ-k'e dwoe-se-yo? 나이가 어떻게 되세요?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Chŏ-nŭn (sŭ-mu/sŏ-rŭn)-sa-ri-e-yo. 저는 (스무/서른)살이에요.I Have To Go Ka-bwa-ya dwoe-yo. 가봐야 돼요.I Will Be Right Back! Kŭm-bang ga-tta ol-kke-yo. 금방 갔다 올께요.Wishes So-wŏn 소원Good Luck! Hang-u-nŭl bim-ni-da! 행운을 빕니다!Happy Birthday! Sang-il ch'u-k'a-ham-ni-da! 생일 축하합니다!Happy New Year! Sae-hae-bok ma-ni pa-dŭ-se-yo! 새해복 많이 받으세요!Merry Christmas! Me-ri k'ŭ-ri-sŭ-ma-sŭ! 메리 크리스마스!Congratulations! Ch'u-k'a-dŭ-rim-ni-da! 축하드립니다!Enjoy! (For meals…) Ma-ni dŭ-se-yo! 많이 드세요!I'd Like To Visit Korea One Day Ŏn-jen-ga-nŭn han-gu-ge ka-go shi-p'ŏ-yo. 언젠가는 한국에 가고 싶어요.

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Say Hi To John For me. Cha-nan-t'e an-bu-rŭl chŏ-nae-ju-se-yo. 잔한테 안부를 전해주세요.Bless you (when sneezing) (No reaction, as if nothing happened) -Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Dwae-ji-kkum kku-se-yo! 돼지꿈 꾸세요!

Misunderstanding O-hae 오해I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

Mwŏ-ra-go-yo? 뭐라고요?

Sorry (for a mistake) Choe-song-ham-ni-da. 죄송합니다.No Problem! A-ni-e-yo. 아니에요.Can You Say It Again? Ta-shi han-bŏn mal-ssŭ-mae-ju-shi-ge-ssŏ-yo? 다시 한번 말씀해주시겠어요?Can You Speak Slowly? Ch'ŏn-ch'ŏ-ni mal-ssŭ-mae ju-shi-ge-ssŏ-yo? 천천히 말씀해 주시겠어요?Write It Down Please! Chŏ-gŏ ju-se-yo! 적어 주세요!I Don't Understand! Mo-na-ra-dŭt-kke-ssŏ-yo. 못 알아 듣겠어요.I Don't Know! Mo-rŭ-ge-ssŏ-yo. 모르겠어요.I Have No Idea. Chŏ-nyŏ mo-rŭ-ge-ssŏ-yo. 전혀 모르겠어요.What's That Called In Korean? Kŭ-gŏt han-gung-mal-lo mwŏ-ra-go hae-yo? 그것 한국말로 뭐라고 해요?What Does "dahn" Mean In English?

Da-nŭn yŏng-ŏ-ro mu-sŭn ttŭ-shi-e-yo? ”단”은 영어로 무슨 뜻이에요?

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How Do You Say "Please" In Korean?

“Please”rŭl han-gung-mal-lo ŏ-ttŏ-k'e ma-rae-yo? “Please”를 한국말로 어떻게 말해요?

What Is This? I-ge mwŏ-ye-yo? 이게 뭐예요?My Korean Is Bad. Chŏ-nŭn han-gung-mal chal-mo-t'ae-yo. 저는 한국말 잘못 해요.I need to practice my Korean Han-gung-mal yŏn-sŭ-p'ae-ya dwoe-yo. 한국말 연습해야 돼요.Don't Worry! Kŏk-tchŏng ma-se-yo! 걱정 마세요!Expressions & Words P'yo-hyŏn-gwa da-nŏ 표현과 단어Good/ Bad/ So-So. Cho-a-yo./An-jo-a-yo./Kŭ-jŏ kŭ-rae-yo. 좋아요./안 좋아요./ 그저 그래요.Big/ Small K'ŭn/Cha-gŭn *4 큰/작은Today/ Now O-nŭl/Chi-gŭm 오늘/지금Tomorrow/ Yesterday Nae-il/Ŏ-je 내일/어제Yes/ No Ne/A-ni-yo. 네/아니요.Here You Go! (when giving something)

Yŏ-gi-yo! 여기요!

Do You Like It? Kwaen-ch'a-na-yo? 괜찮아요?I Really Like It! Nŏ-mu cho-a-yo! 너무 좋아요!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Pae-go-p'a-yo./Mong-mal-la-yo. 배고파요. / 목말라요.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.

A-ch'i-me/Chŏ-nyŏ-ge/Pa-me 아침에/저녁에/밤에

This/ That. Here/There I-gŏt/Kŭ-gŏt. Yŏ-gi/Kŏ-gi. *5 이것/그것. 여기/거기Me/ You. Him/ Her. Chŏ/... Kŭ-bun/Kŭ-bun 저/title 그분/ 그분Really! Chŏng-mal-lyo? 정말요?Look! Po-se-yo! 보세요!Hurry Up! Sŏ-du-rŭ-se-yo! 서두르세요!What? Where? Mwŏ-yo? Ŏ-di-yo? 뭐요? 어디요?

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What Time Is It? Myŏ-sshi-ye-yo? 몇시예요?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Yŏl-sshi-ye-yo. Il-gop-sshi ba-ni-e-yo. 열시예요. 일곱시 반이에요.Give Me This! I-gŏt ju-se-yo! 이것 주세요!I Love You! Sa-rang-hae-yo! 사랑해요!I Feel Sick. A-p'a-yo. 아파요.I Need A Doctor Ŭi-sa-ga p'i-ryo-hae-yo. 의사가 필요해요.One, Two, Three Il, i, sam / ha-na, tul, set *6 일, 이, 삼 / or / 하나, 둘, 셋Four, Five, Six Sa, o, ryuk / net, ta-sŏt, yŏ-sŏt 사, 오, 륙/ or/ 넷, 다섯, 여섯Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten Ch'il, p'al, ku, ship / il-gop, yŏ-dŏl, a-hop, yŏl 칠, 팔, 구, 십/ or/ 일곱, 여덜, 아홉,

 

 

*1 And You? (This is somewhat difficult to say. Koreans don’t use “you,” so you have to know which title to use.) Title+ 은/ 는요? (은 if it ends in a consonant, 는 if it ends in a vowel.)

*2 If the other person is leaving 안녕히 가세요! If you are leaving and the other person is staying 안녕히 계세요!

*3 Titles (Always follow the name, unlike English) Mr. 선생님/ Ma’am 사모님/ Teacher 선생님/ General name follower 씨 (ex. 고우진 씨 – Mr. Ko U-jin.)/Miss 아가씨.

*4 Adjectives are placed before nouns

*5 That over there/ Over there. 저것/ 저기

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*6 Sino-Korean Counting (minutes, seconds, Won) One, Two, Three 일, 이, 삼/ Four, Five, Six 사, 오, 륙/ Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten 칠, 팔, 구, 십

Pure Korean Counting (hours, counting objects, people, etc.) One, Two, Three 하나, 둘, 셋/ Four, Five, Six 넷, 다섯, 여섯/ Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten 일곱, 여덜, 아홉, 열

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Latin Phrases

English Phrases Latin Phrases

Greetings  

Hi! Heus!

Good Morning! Salvē!

Good Evening! Salvē!

Welcome! (to greet someone) Salvē!

How are you? Quid agis?

I'm fine, thanks! Valeō!

And you? Et tū?

Good / so-so. Bene / admodum bene.

Thank you (very much)! Grātias (multas)

You're welcome! (answering "thank you")

Salūtātiō!

Hey! Friend! Heus! Amīcus (male) / Amīca (female)

I missed you so much! Tē dēsīderāvī tantum!

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What's new? Quid novī?

Nothing much. Nullum multum.

Good Night! Valē!

See you later! Valē!

Good bye! Valē!

Help & Directions  

I'm lost. Intereō.

Can I help you? Te adiuvāre possum?

Can you help me? Me adiuvāre potes?

Where is the (bathroom / pharmacy)? Ubī sunt lātrīnae? / Ubī est taberna medicāmentāriī?

Ubī sunt lātrīnae? / Ubī est pharmacopīlium?

Go straight! Then turn left / right! Vāde rēctā. Tunc verte ā sinistrā / dextrā!

I'm looking for John. Iōannem quaerō.

One moment please! Parumper exspectā!

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Hold on please! (phone)

(no telephones in Ancient Rome)

Parumper exspectā!

How much is this? Quantī cōnstāt?

Excuse me ...! ( to ask for something) Ignōsce!

Excuse me! ( to pass by) Excusā!

Come with me! Mēcum venī!

   

Personal Info  

Do You Speak (English / Latin)? Loquerisne (Anglicē / Lātinē)?

Just a little. Modo paululus.

What's your name? Quid est teum nōmen?

My name is …. Meum nōmen ... est.

Mr ... / Mrs ... Dominus ... / Domina ...

Nice to meet you! Suāve tē cognōscere est!

You're very kind! Tū benignissimus (m) / benignissima (f) es!

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Where are you from? Quid dēfluis?

I'm from (England / Rome)

I'm from (the U.S. / Vatican City)

(Angliam / Rōmam) dēfluō.

(Americam / Cīvitātem Vāticānam) dēfluō.

I’m (English / Roman)

I'm (American / Vatican citizen).

(Anglicus (m) / Anglica (f) / Rōmānus (m) / Rōmāna) sum.

(Americanus (m) / Americana (f)  / Cīvis Vāticānus (m) / Cīvis Vāticāna (f) ) sum.

Where do you live? Ubī habitās?

I live in (England / Rome)

I live in (the U.S. / Vatican City)

In (Anglia / Rōma) habitō.

In (America / Cīvitāte Vāticāna) habitō.

Did you like it here? Hīc tibī placuitne?

Rome is a wonderful city.

Vatican City is a wonderful city.

Rōma urbs mīrābilis est.

Cīvitās Vāticāna mīrābilis est.

What do you do for a living? Quid lavōrās quaestum facere?

I work as a (translator / businessman). (Interpres / negōtiātor) sum.

I Like Latin. Mihī placet lingua latīna.

I've been learning Latin for 1 month Linguam lātinam mensem ūnum didicī.

Oh! That's good! Ōh! Hōc bonum est!

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How old are you? Quotōs annōs habēs?

I'm (twenty, thirty…) years old. (Vīgintī, trīgintā ...) annōs habeō.

I have to go. Mihī abeundum est.

I will be right back! Cōnfestim reveniō!

Wishes  

Good Luck! Fēlicitās!

Happy Birthday! Beātum Diem Nātālem!

Happy New Year! Annum Faustum!

Merry Christmas! Nātālem Hilarem!

Congratulations! Grātulātiō!

Enjoy! (For meals…) Ēsurī!

I'd like to visit Rome one day.

I'd like to visit Vatican City one day.

Mihī libet ōlim Rōmam vīsere.

Mihī libet ōlim Cīvitātem Vāticānam vīsere.

Say Hi to John for me. Prō mē Iōannem salvēre iubē.

Bless you (when sneezing) Salūtā!

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Good night & sweet dreams! Valē habēque somnia suāvēs!

   

Misunderstanding  

I'm sorry! (if you don't hear something)

Excūsā!

Sorry (for a mistake) Mē miseret!

No problem! Quaesītiōnem nullam!

Can you say it again? Iterum dicere potes?

Can you speak slowly? Lentē dicere potes?

Write it down please! Id scrībe sīs!

I don't understand! Nōn intellegō!

I don't know! Ignōrō!

I have no idea. Nulla imāgō habeō.

What's that called in Latin? Quōmodo Lātinē hōc dīcitur?

What does "..." mean in English? Quid Anglicē "..." significāt?

How do you say "..." in Latin? Quōmodo Lātinē "..." dīcitur?

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What is this? Quid hōc est?

My Latin Is bad. Mea lingua latīna est mala.

I need to practice my Latin. Mē oportet exercēre meam linguam latīnam.

Don't worry! Nōn sollicitāre!

   

Expressions & Words  

Good/ bad / so-so. Bonum / malum / admodum bonum.

Big / small Māgnum / parvum

Today / now Hodiē / nunc

Tomorrow / yesterday Crās / herī

Yes/ No Ita / Nōn

Here you go! (when giving something) Eccillum!

Do you like it? Tibī placet?

I really like it! Mihī vērē placet!

I'm hungry / thirsty. Ēsuriō / sitiō.

In the morning / evening / at night. Māne / vespere / noctū.

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This / that. Here / there. Hōc / illud.  Hīc / illīc.

Me / you.  Him / her. Ego / tū. Is / ea.

Really! Vērē!

Look! Aspice!

Hurry up! Properā!

What? Where? Quid? Ubi?

What time is it? Quota hōra est?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Hōra decima est. Hōra septima minūta tricesima vespere est.

Give me this! Mihī hōc da!

I love you! Te amō!

I feel sick. Nauseō.

I need a doctor. Opus est mihī medicō.

one, two, three ūnus, duo, trēs

( I, II, III )

four, five, six quattuor, quīnque, sex

(IV, V, VI)

seven, eight, nine, ten septem, octō, novem, decem

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(VII, VIII, IX, X)

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Lithuanian Phrases/ Sentences

English Phrases Lithuanian Phrases (phonetic) Lithuania ScriptGreetings    Hi! labas labasGood Morning! Labas rytas! Labas rytas!Good Evening! Labas vakaras! Labas vakaras!Welcome! (to greet someone) Sveiki atvyke Sveiki atvykęHow Are You? Kaip sekasi? Kaip sekasi?I'm Fine, Thanks! Aciu, gerai. Ačiū, gerai.And You? O tau? O tau?Good/ So-So. Man taip pat gerai. Man taip pat gerai.Thank You (Very Much)! Aciu. AčiūYou're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

Prashom Prašom

Hey! Friend! Sveiki SveikiI Missed You So Much! Ash taves labai pasiilgau! Aš tavęs labai paiilgau!What's New? Kas naujo? Kas naujo?Nothing Much Nieko naujo Nieko naujoGood Night! Labanakt LabanaktSee You Later! Iki pasimatymo Iki pasimatymoGood Bye! Sudie Sudie

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Help & Directions    I'm Lost Pasiklydau PasiklydauCan I Help You? Gal galeciau jums padeti? Gal galėčiau jums padėti?Can You Help Me? Gal galite man padeti? Gal galite man padėti?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kur yra (vonia, vaistine)? Kur yra (vonia, vaistinė)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Eikite tiesiai. Tada pasukite i

kaire/deshineEikite tiesiai. Tada pasukite į kairę, dešinę.

I'm Looking For John. Ash ieshkau Jono. Aš ieškau Jono.One Moment Please! Minutele. Minutėlę.Hold On Please! (phone) Pakelkite. Pakelkite.How Much Is This? Kiek tai kainuoja? Kiek tai kainuoja?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Atsiprashau… Atsiprašau.Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Atsiprashau. Atsiprašau.Come With Me! Eikite su manimi. Eikite su manimi.     Personal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Lithuanian)? Ar jus kalbate (anglishkai)? Ar jūs kalbate angliškai?Just a Little. Shiek tiek. Šiek tiek.What's Your Name? Koks tavo vardas? Koks tavo vardas?My Name Is …. Mano vardas….. Mano vardas….Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Pone…..panele…..ponia…. Pone…panele….ponia….Nice To Meet You! Malonu susipazinti. Malonu susipažinti.You're Very Kind! Jus labai malonus. Jūs labai malonus.Where Are You From? Ish kur tu esi? Iš kur tu esi?

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I'm From (the U.S/ Lithuania) Ash esu ish…. Aš esu iš….I’m (American) Ash (amerikietis) Aš amerikietisWhere Do You Live? Kur tu gyveni? Kur tu gyveni?I live in (the U.S/ Lithuania) Ash gyvenu …. Aš gyvenu….Did You Like It Here? Ar tau cia patinka? Art au čia patinka?Lithuania Is a Wonderful Country …..puiki shalis ……puiki šalis.What Do You Do For A Living? Ka tu veiki? Ką tu veiki?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Ash dirbu….. Aš dirbu…..

I Like Lithuanian. Man patinka…. Man patinka….I've Been Learning Lithuanian For 1 Month

Ash mokiausi 1 menesi. Aš mokiausi 1 mėnesį

Oh! That's Good! Oho. Tai puiku. Oho. Tai puiku.How Old Are You? Kiek tau metu? Kiek tau metų?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Man …. metu Man …. metųI Have To Go Man reikia eiti. Man reikia eitiI Will Be Right Back! Ash greitai grishiu. Aš greitai grįšiu.     Wishes    Good Luck! Sekmes SėkmėsHappy Birthday! Su gimimo diena. Su gimimo diena.Happy New Year! Laimingu Naujuju metu. Laimingų Naujųjų metų.Merry Christmas! Linksmu Kaledu Linksmų KalėdųCongratulations! Sveikinu SveikinuEnjoy! (For meals…) Skanaus SkanausI'd Like To Visit Lithuania One Day Ash noreciau aplankyti…… Aš norėčiau aplankyti…….

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Say Hi To John For me. Perduok linkejimus Jonui Perduok linkėjimus JonuiBless you (when sneezing) I sveikata Į sveikatąGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Labanakt ir saldziu sapnu Labanakt ir saldžių sapnųMisunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

Atsiprashau Atsiprašau

Sorry (for a mistake) Atsiprashau AtsiprašauNo Problem! Nieko tokio Nieko tokioCan You Say It Again? Gal gali pakartoti? Gal gali pakartoti?Can You Speak Slowly? Gal gali kalbeti leciau? Gal gali kalbėti lėčiau?Write It Down Please! Prashau parashyk tai Prašau parašyk taiI Don't Understand! Ash nesuprantu Aš nesuprantuI Don't Know! Ash nezinau Aš nežinauI Have No Idea. Neturiu pasiulymu Neturiu pasiūlymųWhat's That Called In Lithuanian? Kaip tai vadinasi…… Kaip tai vadinasi…What Does "tokio" Mean In English? Ka reishkia ”tokio” anglishkai? Ką reiškia “tokio” angliškai?How Do You Say "Please" In Lithuanian?

Kaip tu sakai “please” …… Kaip tu sakai “please”?....

What Is This? Kas tai? Kas tai?My Lithuanian Is Bad. Ash kalbu …blogai Aš kalbu….blogaiI need to practice my Lithuanian. Ash turiu dar mokytis…… aš turiu dar mokytis….Don't Worry! nesijaudink nesijaudink     Expressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Geras/blogas/shiaip sau Geras/blogas/šiaip sauBig/ Small Didelis/mazas Didelis/mažasToday/ Now Shiandien/dabar Šiandien/dabarTomorrow/ Yesterday Rytoj/vakar Rytoj/vakarYes/ No Taip/ne Taip/ne

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Here You Go! (when giving something)

Shtai, prashom Štai/prašom

Do You Like It? Ar tau tai patinka? Art au tai patinka?I Really Like It! Man tai patinka Man tai patinkaI'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ash esu alkanas/ash noriu gerti Aš esu alkanas/ aš noriu gertiIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Ryte/vakare/nakti Ryte/vakare/naktįThis/ That. Here/There Shis/tai. Cia/ten Šis/tai. Čia/tenMe/ You.  Him/ Her. man/tau. Jam/jai Man/tau. Jam/jaiReally! tikrai TikraiLook! ziurek ŽiūrėkHurry Up! paskubek PaskubėkWhat? Where? Kas? Kur? Kas? Kur?What Time Is It? Kiek valandu? Kiek valandų?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Dabar…….valandu Dabar….valandųGive Me This! Duok man. Duok man.I Love You! Ash myliu tave Aš myliu taveI Feel Sick. Ash sergu Aš serguI Need A Doctor Man reikia gydytojo Man reikia gydytojoOne, Two, Three Vienas, du , trys Vienas, du , trysFour, Five, Six Keturi, penki, sheshi Keturi, penki, šešiSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Septyni, ashtuoni, devyni, deshimt Septyni, aštuoni, devyni, dešimt

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English Phrases/ Sentences Malay Phrases/ Sentences

Greetings  Hi! Hi!Good Morning! Selamat PagiGood Evening! Selamat PetangWelcome! (to greet someone) Selamat DatangHow Are You? Apa Khabar?I'm Fine, Thanks! Khabar Baik, Terima KasihAnd You? Bagaimana Dengan Anda?Good/ So-So. Khabar Baik JugaThank You (Very Much)! Terima Kasih Berbanyak-BanyakYou're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Sama-samaHey! Friend! Hi, Kawan!I Missed You So Much! Saya Amat Merindui AndaWhat's New? Khabar Terbaru?Nothing Much Sama SahajaGood Night! Selamat MalamSee You Later! Jumpa LagiGood Bye! Selamat Jalan

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Help & Directions  I'm Lost Saya TersesatCan I Help You? Bolehkah Saya Membantu Anda?Can You Help Me? Bolehkah Anda Membantu Saya?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Di manakah (bilik mandi/ farmasi)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Jalan Lurus/ Kemudian Pusing Kiri/ KananI'm Looking For John. Saya Sedang Mencari John.One Moment Please! Sila Tunggu Sebentar.Hold On Please! (phone) Sila Tunggu Sebentar.How Much Is This? Apakah Harga Barang Ini?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Encik? (for male) Cik? (for female) + requestExcuse Me! ( to pass by) Maafkan Saya…Come With Me! Mari Ikut Saya…   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Malay)? Adakah anda fasih berbahasa (Inggeris/ Melayu)?Just a Little. Sedikit sahaja.What's Your Name? Apakah Nama Anda?My Name Is …. Nama Saya…Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Encik/ Puan/ CikNice To Meet You! Gembira Mengenali AndaYou're Very Kind! Anda Sangat Baik!Where Are You From? Anda Dari Mana?I'm From (the U.S/ Malaysia) Saya Dari (Amerika Syarikat/ Malaysia)I’m (American) Saya Berbangsa AmerikaWhere Do You Live? Anda Tinggal Di mana?I live in (the U.S/ Malaysia) Saya Tinggal Di (Amerika Syarikat/ Malaysia)Did You Like It Here? Apakah Pendapat Anda Mengenai Tempat Ini?

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Malaysia Is a Wonderful Country Malaysia Adalah Sebuah Negara Yang Menarik.What Do You Do For A Living? Apakah Pekerjaan Anda?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Saya Bekerja Sebagai Seorang (Penterjemah/ Ahli Niaga)I Like Malay Saya Suka (Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Melayu)I've Been Learning Malay For 1 Month Saya Telah Mendalami Bahasa Melayu Selama 1 BulanOh! That's Good! Oh! Baiknya!How Old Are You? Berapakah Umur Anda?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Saya Berumur (Dua Puluh, Tiga Puluh…) Tahun.I Have To Go Saya Terpaksa Berangkat/ PergiI Will Be Right Back! Saya Akan Balik/Pulang   Wishes  Good Luck! Semoga Berjaya!Happy Birthday! Selamat Hari Jadi!Happy New Year! Selamat Tahun Baru Cina!Merry Christmas! Selamat Hari Krismas!Congratulations! Tahniah!Enjoy! (For meals…) Sila Menjamu Selera!I'd Like To Visit Malaysia One Day Saya Berhasrat Melawat Malaysia Suatu Hari Nanti.Say Hi To John For me. Tolong Sampaikan Ucap Selamat Saya Kepada JohnBless you (when sneezing) Rahimaka Allah! Or Alhamdulillah!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Selamat Malam.

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Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Maafkan Saya? (inquiry tone)Sorry (for a mistake) Maafkan Saya.No Problem! Tiada Masalah!Can You Say It Again? Bolehkah Anda Mengulangi Apa Yang Telah Anda Sebutkan?Can You Speak Slowly? Bolehkah Anda Mengurangkan Kelajuan Ucapan Anda?Write It Down Please! Sila Catatkan!I Don't Understand! Saya Tidak Faham!I Don't Know! Saya Tidak Tahu!I Have No Idea. Saya Tiada Idea.What's That Called In Malay? Apakah Nama Benda Ini?What Does "saya" Mean In English? Apakah Maksud “saya” Dalam Bahasa Inggeris?How Do You Say "Please" In Malay? Bagaimanakah Anda Menyebut Perkataan “Please” Dalam Bahasa

Melayu?What is This? Apa Ini?My Malay Is Bad. Penguasaan Bahasa Melayu Saya Lemah.I need to practice my Malay Saya Perlu Memperbaiki Bahasa Melayu Saya.Don't Worry! Jangan (Bimbang/ Risau)   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. (Baik/ Jahat/ Sederhana)Big/ Small (Besar/  Kecil)Today/ Now (Hari Ini/ Sekarang)Tomorrow/ Yesterday (Esok/ Semalam)Yes/ No (Ya/ Tidak)Here You Go! (when giving something) Ini dia!Do You Like It? Adakah Anda Menyukainya?I Really Like It! Saya Amat Menyukainya!

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I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Saya Berasa Lapar/ Dahaga)In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Pada Sebelah (Pagi/ Petang/ Malam)This/ That. Here/There Ini/ Itu . Sini/ SanaMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Saya/ Anda. Dia.Really! Benar!Look! Lihat!Hurry Up! Lekas! / Cepat!What? Where? Apa? Di mana?What Time Is It? Pukul Berapa Sekarang?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Pukul Sepuluh (pagi/ malam). Pukul Tujuh Tiga Puluh Minit (malam)Give Me This! (Berikan/ Serahkan) Benda Ini Kepada Saya. (polite/ impolite)I Love You! Saya Mencintai Anda!I Feel Sick. Saya Berasa Sakit.I Need A Doctor Saya Perlukan DoktorOne, Two, Three Satu, Dua, TigaFour, Five, Six Empat, Lima, EnamSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Tujuh, Lapan, Sembilan, Sepuluh

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Maltese PhrasesMaltese Phrases

Greetings  Hi! HelloGood Morning! L-ghodwa t-tajba/ BonguGood Evening! Wara nofs inhar it-tajjebWelcome! (to greet someone) MerhbaHow Are You? Kif int?I'm Fine, Thanks! Tajjeb, grazzi!And You? U int?Good/ So-So. Tajjeb/ ImsommaThank You (Very Much)! Grazzi (hafna)You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Ta’ xejn.Hey! Friend! Aw! Habib!I Missed You So Much! Immissjajtek hafna!What's New? X’ hemm gdid?Nothing Much Xejn specjaliGood Night! Il-lejl it-tajjeb!See You Later! Narak iktar tard!Good Bye! Caw!

Help & Directions  I'm Lost IntliftCan I Help You? Nista nghinek?Can You Help Me? Tista tghini?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Fejn (hu l-banju/ hi l-ispizerija)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Ibqa sejjer dritt! Dur xellug/ lemin

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I'm Looking For John. Qieghed infittex lil JohnOne Moment Please! Mument, jekk joghgbokHold On Please! (phone) Zomm il-linja jekk joghgbokHow Much Is This? Kemm jiswa dan?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Skuzi…!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Skuzi!Come With Me! Ejja mieghi!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Maltese)? Titkellem (bl-Ingliz/ bil-Malti)?Just a Little. Ftit.What's Your Name? X’ jismek?My Name Is …. Jien jisimni …Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Sur../Sinjura…/Sinjorina…/Nice To Meet You! Ghandi pjacir!You're Very Kind! Int gentili!Where Are You From? Minn fejn int?I'm From (the U.S/ Malta) Jien minn (l-Amerika/ Malta)I’m (American) Jien AmerikanWhere Do You Live? Fejn toqghod?I live in (the U.S/ Malta) Noqghod (l-Amerika/ Malta)Did You Like It Here? Ghogbok hawn?Malta Is a Wonderful Country Malta pajjiz sabih hafna.What Do You Do For A Living? X’ taghmel fil-hajja?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Nahdem bhala (translator/ negozjant)I Like Maltese Inhobb il-MaltiI've Been Learning Maltese For 1 Month Ilni nitghallem il-Malti ghal xaharOh! That's Good! Isa! Tajjeb!How Old Are You? Kemm ghandek zmien?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ghandi (ghoxrin, tletin..) sena.I Have To Go Ha jkolli mmurI Will Be Right Back! Ha nerga nigi

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Wishes  Good Luck! Good Luck!Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!Happy New Year! Is-sena t-tajbaMerry Christmas! Il-Milied it-tajjebCongratulations! Prosit!Enjoy! (For meals…) Gawdi!I'd Like To Visit Malta One Day Nixtieq inzur Malta xi darba.Say Hi To John For me. Sellili ghal JohnBless you (when sneezing) EvvivaGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Il-lejl it-tajjeb u ohlom sabih   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Skuzi!Sorry (for a mistake) SkuzaniNo Problem! Mhux problemaCan You Say It Again? Tista terga tirrepeti?Can You Speak Slowly? Tista titkellem bilmod?Write It Down Please! Iktibha jekk joghgbokI Don't Understand! Mhux nifhem!I Don't Know! Ma nafx!I Have No Idea. M’ ghandix idea.What's That Called In Maltese? Kif tghidha bil-Malti?What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Xi tfisser “lingua” bl-ingliz?How Do You Say "Please" In Maltese? Kif tghid “please” bil-Malti?What Is This? Dan x’ inhu?My Maltese Is Bad. Il-Malti tieghi huwa hazingI need to practice my Maltese Ghandi bzonn nipprattika l-MaltiDon't Worry! Tinkwietax   Expressions & Words  

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Good/ Bad/ So-So. Tajjeb/ Hazin/ ImsommaBig/ Small Kbir/ zghirToday/ Now Illum/ IssaTomorrow/ Yesterday Ghada/ IlbierahYes/ No Iva/ leHere You Go! (when giving something) Ha!Do You Like It? Ghogbok?I Really Like It! Ghogbitni hafna!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ghandi l-guh/ Ghandi l-ghatxIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Filghodu/ Filghaxija/ Bil-lejlThis/ That. Here/There Din/ Dak. Hawn/ hemmMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Jien/ Int. Hu/ HiReally! Vera!Look! Ara!Hurry Up! Aghggel!What? Where? Xiex? Fejn?What Time Is It? X’ hin hu?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm.L-ghaxra. Is-sebgha u nofs ta’ filghaxija.

Give Me This! Tini dan!I Love You! Inhobbok!I Feel Sick. Ma niflahxI Need A Doctor Ghandi bzonn tabibOne, Two, Three Wiehed, tnejn, tlietaFour, Five, Six erbgha, hamsa, sitta,Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten sebgha, tmienja, disgha, ghaxra

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Norwegian PhrasesNorwegian Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Hei!Good Morning! God morgen!Good Evening! God kveld!Welcome! (to greet someone) Velkommen!How Are You? Hvordan har du det?/Hvordan går det?I'm Fine, Thanks! Jeg har det bra takk/Det går bra takkAnd You? Enn med deg?Good/ So-So. Bra/Passe braThank You (Very Much)! Takk (Tusen)!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Vær så god!Hey! Friend! Hei! Venn!I Missed You So Much! Jeg savnet deg så mye!What's New? Hva skjer?Nothing Much Ikke myeGood Night! God natt!See You Later! Ser deg senare!/Sees senare!Good Bye! Hadet bra!

 

   

Help & Directions  I'm Lost Jeg har gått meg bortCan I Help You? Kan jeg hjelpe deg?Can You Help Me? Kan du hjelpe meg?

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Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Hvor er (toalettet/apoteket)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Gå rett fram! Snu så til venstre/høyre!I'm Looking For John. Jeg leter etterOne Moment Please! Et øyeblikk!Hold On Please! (phone) Vent litt, er du snill!How Much Is This? Hva koster denne?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Unnskyld meg ...!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Unnskyld meg ...!Come With Me! Bli med meg!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Norwegian)?  Just a Little. Bare littWhat's Your Name? Hva er navnet ditt?My Name Is …. Mitt navn er ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Herr ... / Fru ...Nice To Meet You! Hyggelig å møte degYou're Very Kind! Du er veldig snillWhere Are You From? Hvor er du fra?I'm From (the U.S/ Norway) Jeg er fra ...I’m (American) Jeg er amerikanskWhere Do You Live? Hvor bor du?I live in (the U.S/ Norway) Jeg bor i ...Did You Like It Here? Liker du deg her?Norway Is a Wonderful Country ... er et fint landWhat Do You Do For A Living? Hva er det du jobber med? (What do you work with?)I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Jeg jobber som oversetter (translator)I Like Norwegian Jeg liker ...I've Been Learning Norwegian For 1 Month Jeg lært ... i en måned.Oh! That's Good! Oh! Det er bra!

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How Old Are You? Hvor gammel er du?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Jeg er tretti år gammel (30)I Have To Go Jeg må gå.I Will Be Right Back! Kommer straks tilbake.

Wishes  

Good Luck! Lykke til!Happy Birthday! Gratulerer med dagen!Happy New Year! Godt nytt årMerry Christmas! God julCongratulations! GratulrererEnjoy! (For meals…) (We don't really say this)I'd Like To Visit Norway One Day Jeg har lyst til å besøke ... en dagSay Hi To John For me. Si hei til John for megBless you (when sneezing) PrositGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Godt natt og drøm søtt   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Unskyld?Sorry (for a mistake) Unskyld / BeklagerNo Problem! Ikke noe problemCan You Say It Again? Kan du si det igjen?Can You Speak Slowly? Kan du snakke sakte?Write It Down Please! Skriv det ned er du grei.I Don't Understand! Jeg forstår ikkeI Don't Know! Jeg vet ikkeI Have No Idea. Jeg har ingen anelse.What's That Called In Norwegian? Hvordan sier man det på ... (engelsk / norsk)?

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What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Hva betyr "lingua" på engelsk?How Do You Say "Please" In Norwegian? Hvordan sier man "please" på ditt språk?What Is This? Hva er dette?My Norwegian Is Bad. Min .. (norsk) er dårlig.I need to practice my Norwegian Jeg trenger å øve på ... (norsken / engelsken) min.Don't Worry! Du trenger ikke bekymre deg (You don't need to worry)   Norwegian Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Godt / Dårlig / så-såBig/ Small Stor / LitenToday/ Now I dag / NåTomorrow/ Yesterday I morgen / I gårYes/ No Ja / NeiHere You Go! (when giving something) VersågodDo You Like It? Liker du det?I Really Like It! Jeg liker det veldig godt!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Jeg er sulten / tørstIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Om morgenen / kvelden / nattaThis/ That. Here/There Dette / Det. Her / DerMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Meg / Deg. Han / HenneReally! Virkelig? (Means real)Look! Se!Hurry Up! Kjapp deg!What? Where? Hva? Hvor?What Time Is It? Hva er klokken?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Klokken er 10.Give Me This! Gi meg denne!I Love You! Jeg elsker degI Feel Sick. Jeg føler meg sykI Need A Doctor Jeg trenger en doktor

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One, Two, Three En, To, TreFour, Five, Six Fire, Fem, SeksSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Syv, Åtte, Ni, Ti

Polish Phrases Sentences

English Phrases Polish PhrasesGreetings PowitaniaHi! Cześć!Good Morning! Dzień Dobry!Good Evening! Dobry Wieczór!

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Welcome! (to greet someone) Witam! How Are You? Jak się masz?I'm Fine, Thanks! W porządku, dziękuję!And You? A ty?Good/ So-So. Dobrze/ Tak sobieThank You (Very Much)! Bardzo dziękuję!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

Nie ma za co!

Hey! Friend! Hej! kolego!I Missed You So Much! Bardzo za tobą tęskniłem/ tęskniłam!What's New? Co nowego?Nothing Much Nic nowegoGood Night! Dobranoc!See You Later! Do zobaczenia później!Good Bye! Dowidzenia!

Help & Directions  Pomoc & KierunkiI'm Lost Zgubiłem sięCan I Help You? Czy mogę ci pomóc?Can You Help Me? Czy możesz mi pomóc?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Gdzie jest (łazienka/ apteka)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Idź prosto i skręć w lewo/prawo!I'm Looking For John. Szukam John’aOne Moment Please! Chwileczkę

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Hold On Please! (phone) Poczekaj chwilę!How Much Is This? Ile to kosztuje?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Przepraszam bardzo …! Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Przepraszam!Come With Me! Chodź ze mną!   Personal Info Informacje osobisteDo You Speak (English / Polish)? Czy mówisz po (angielsku/ polsku)?Just a Little. Tylko trochęWhat's Your Name? Jak masz na imię?My Name Is …. Mam na imię ….Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Pan…/Pani…./PannaNice To Meet You! Miło cię spotkać!You're Very Kind! Jesteś bardzo uprzejmyWhere Are You From? Skąd jesteś?I'm From (the U.S/ Poland ) Jestem (ze Stanów Zjednoczonych/z

Polski)I’m (American) Jestem (Amerykaninem/ Amerykanką)Where Do You Live? Gdzie mieszkasz?I live in (the U.S/ Poland) Mieszkam w (Stanach Zjednoczonych/

Polsce)Did You Like It Here? Czy podoba ci się tutaj?Poland Is a Wonderful Country Polska jest cudownym krajemWhat Do You Do For A Living? Czym się zajmujesz?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Pracuje jako (tłumacz/ biznesmen)I Like Polish. Lubię polski

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I've Been Learning Polish For 1 Month Uczyłem się polskiego przez 1 miesiącOh! That's Good! Oj! To dobrze!How Old Are You? Ile masz lat?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Mam (dwadzieśćia, trzydzieści…) lat.I Have To Go Muszę iśćI Will Be Right Back! Zaraz będę z powrotem   Greetings & Wishes  PozdrowieniaGood Luck! Powodzenia!Happy Birthday! Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji

urodzin!Happy New Year! Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!Merry Christmas! Wesołych Świąt!Congratulations! Gratulacje!Enjoy! (For meals…) Smacznego (przy posiłku…)I'd Like To Visit Poland One Day Chciałbym kiedyś pojechać do PolskiSay Hi To John For me. Pozdrów John’a ode mnie.Bless you (when sneezing) Na zdrowieGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Dobranoc & Słodkich Snów

Misunderstanding  Nieporozumienia

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I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Przepraszam!Sorry (for a mistake) PrzepraszamNo Problem! Żaden problemCan You Say It Again? Czy możesz to powtórzyć?Can You Speak Slowly? Czy możesz mówić wolniej?Write It Down Please! Proszę zanotować to!I Don't Understand! Nie rozumiem!I Don't Know! Nie znam!I Have No Idea. Nie mam pomysłuWhat's That Called In Polish? Jak to się nazywa po polsku?What Does "blad" Mean In English? Co oznacza „blad” po angielsku?How Do You Say "Please" In Polish? Jak powiedzieć „Please” po polsku?What Is This? Co to jest?My Polish Is Bad. Mój polski jest kiepskiI Need to Practice My Polish Muszę ćwiczy polskiDon't Worry! Nie martw się!   Expressions & Words Wyrażenia & SłówkaGood/ Bad/ So-So. dobrze/ źle/ tak sobieBig/ Small duży/ małyToday/ Now dzisiaj/ terazTomorrow/ Yesterday jutro/ wczorajYes/ No tak/ nieHere You Go! (when giving something) Proszę!Do You Like It? Czy podoba ci się to?I Really Like It! Tak, bardzo!

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I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Jestem głodny/ spragnionyIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. rano/ wieczorem/ w nocyThis/ That. Here/There to/tamto tutaj/ tamMe/ You.  Him/ Her. mnie/ ciebie.  jemu/ jejReally! Naprawdę!Look! Patrz!Hurry Up! Pośpiesz się!What? Where? co? gdzie?What Time Is It? Która jest godzina?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Jest godzina 10 (dziesiąta).  0730 po

południuGive Me This! Daj mi to!I Love You! Kocham Cię!I Feel Sick. Źle się czuję.I Need A Doctor Potrzebuję lekarzaOne, Two, Three jeden, dwa, trzyFour, Five, Six cztery, pięć, sześćSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten siedem, osiem, dziewięć, dziesięć

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Portuguese Phrases & Sentences

English Phrases Portuguese/ Brazilian Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Oi!/ Olá!Good Morning! Bom dia!Good Evening! Boa noite!Welcome! (to greet someone) Bem-vindo (for man)/ bem-vinda! (female)How Are You? Como vai você?I'm Fine, Thanks! Bem, obrigado! (men)/ Bem, obrigada! (female)And You? E você?Good/ So-So. Bem./ Mais ou menos.Thank You (Very Much)! (Muito) obrigado (men)/ (Muito) obrigada! (female)You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") De nada! / Às ordens!Hey! Friend! Ei, amigo/ amiga.I Missed You So Much! Senti tanto a sua falta!What's New? Quais as novidades?Nothing Much Pouca coisa.Good Night! Boa noite!See You Later! A gente se vê mais tarde!Good Bye! Ciao!

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Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Estou perdido/ perdida (female)Can I Help You? Posso ajudar-lhe?Can You Help Me? Você pode me ajudar?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Onde fica (o banheiro/ a farmácia?)Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Siga em frente, depois vire à esquerda/ direita!I'm Looking For John. Estou procurando o John.One Moment Please! Um minuto, por favor!Hold On Please! (phone) Aguarde, por favor!How Much Is This? Quanto custa?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Por favor....Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Com licença!Come With Me! Venha comigo!Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Portuguese)? Você fala inglês/ português?Just a Little. Só um pouquinho.What's Your Name? Qual é o seu nome?My Name Is …. Meu nome é...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Senhor…/ Senhora…/ Senhorita…Nice To Meet You! Prazer em conhecê-lo/ conhecê la (female)You're Very Kind! Voce é muito gentil.Where Are You From? De onde você é?I'm From (the U.S/ Brazil/ Portugal) Sou (dos Estados Unidos/ do Brasil/ do Portugal)I’m (American) Sou americano.Where Do You Live? Onde você mora?I live in (the U.S/ Brazil/ Portugal) Moro nos Estados Unidos/ Brasil/ Portugal)Did You Like It Here? Você gosta daqui?Brazil Is a Wonderful Country Brasil é um país maravilhoso!What Do You Do For A Living? Com que você trabalha?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Trabalho como (tradutor/ homem de negócios)

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I Like Portuguese Eu gosto do português.I've Been Learning Portuguese For 1 Month

Estou aprendendo o português há um mês.

Oh! That's Good! Oh! Que bom!How Old Are You? Quantos anos você tem?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Tenho (vinte, trinta...) anos.I Have To Go Tenho que ir!I Will Be Right Back! Volto em seguida!Wishes  Good Luck! Boa sorte!Happy Birthday! Feliz aniversário!Happy New Year! Feliz ano novo!Merry Christmas! Feliz natal!Congratulations! Parabéns!Enjoy! (For meals…) Bom apetite!I'd Like To Visit Brazil/ Portugal One Day Gostaria de visitar Brasil/ Portugal um dia.Say Hi To John For me. Diga oi ao John por mim.Bless you (when sneezing) Saúde!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Boa noite e bons sonhos!

Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Desculpe-me, não entendi!

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Sorry (for a mistake) Desculpe-me!No Problem! Não tem problema!Can You Say It Again? Pode repetir, por favor?Can You Speak Slowly? Pode repetir devagar, por favor?Write It Down Please! Por favor, escreva.I Don't Understand! Não entendo.I Don't Know! Não sei.I Have No Idea. Não tenho a mínima idéia.What's That Called In Portuguese? Como se diz isto em português?What Does "Boa" Mean In English? O que significa “boa” em inglês?How Do You Say "Please" In Portuguese? Como se diz “please” em português?What Is This? O que é isto?My Portuguese Is Bad. Meu português é ruim.I need to practice my Portuguese Preciso praticar meu português.Don't Worry! Não se preocupe!Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Bom/ mau/ mais ou menosBig/ Small Grande/ PequenoToday/ Now hoje/ agoraTomorrow/ Yesterday Amanhã/ OntemYes/ No Sim / NãoHere You Go! (when giving something) Aqui está.Do You Like It? Você gosta?I Really Like It! Eu gosto muito disto.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Estou com fome/ com sede.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. De Manha/ à noite / à noiteThis/ That. Here/There isto/ isso. Aqui/ LáMe/ You. Him/ Her. Eu/ Tu. Ele/ ElaReally! É mesmo?Look! Veja!

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Hurry Up! Apresse-se! Corra!What? Where? O que?/ Onde?What Time Is It? Que horas são?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. São dez horas.Give Me This! Dê-me isto.I Love You! Te amo.I Feel Sick. Sinto-me mau.I Need A Doctor Preciso de um médico.One, Two, Three Um, dois, trêsFour, Five, Six Quatro, cinco, seisSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sete , oito, nove, dez.

Romanian PhrasesRomanian Phrases (Latin Romanian Script

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Script)Greetings    Hi! Salut! Salut!Good Morning! Buna ziua! Bunã ziua!Good Evening! Buna seara! Bunã seara!Welcome! (to greet someone) Bine ati venit! Bine aţi venit!

How Are You?Ce faci? / Ce faceti? (politete)

Ce faci? / Ce faceţi? (politete)

I'm Fine, Thanks! Sunt bine, multumesc! Sunt bine, mulţumesc!And You? Si tu? Şi tu?Good/ So-So. Bine / Asa si-asa. Bine / Aşa şi aşa.Thank You (Very Much)! Multumesc (foarte mult)! Mulţumesc (foarte mult)!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Cu placere! Cu plãcere!Hey! Friend! Hei! Prietene! Hei! Prietene!I Missed You So Much! Mi-ai lipsit foarte mult! Mi-ai lipsit foarte mult!What's New? Ce e nou? Ce e nou?Nothing Much Nimic important Nimic importantGood Night! Noapte buna! Noapte bunã!See You Later! Pe curand! / Pe mai tarziu! Pe curând! / Pe mai târziu!Good Bye! La revedere! La revedere!

Help & Directions    I'm Lost Sunt pierdut Sunt pierdut

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Can I Help You?Pot sa te ajut? Pot sa va ajut? (politete)

Pot sã te ajut? Pot sã vã ajut? (politete)

Can You Help Me?Poti sa ma ajuti? Puteti sa ma ajutati? (politete)

Poti sã mã ajuţi? Puteţi sã mã ajutaţi? (politete)

Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

Unde este (baia / farmacia)?

Unde este (baia / farmacia)?

Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right!Mergi drept inainte! Apoi o iei la dreapta / stanga!

Mergi drept înainte! Apoi o iei la dreapta / stânga!

I'm Looking For John. Il caut pe Ion. Îl caut pe Ion.One Moment Please! Un moment va rog! Un moment vã rog!Hold On Please! (phone) Asteptati va rog! (telefon) Aşteptaţi vã rog! (telefon)How Much Is This? Cat costa aceasta? Cât costã aceasta?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Scuzati-ma…! Scuzaţi-mã…! Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Imi pare rau! Îmi pare rãu!Come With Me! Vino cu mine! Vino cu mine!     Personal Info    

Do You Speak (English/ Romanian)?

Vorbesti (engleza / romana)? /  Vorbiti (engleza / romana)? (politete)

Vorbeşti (englezã / românã)? /  Vorbiţi (englezã / românã)? (politete)

Just a Little. Numai putin. Numai puţin.

What's Your Name?Cum te numesti? / Cum va numiti? (politete)

Cum te numeşti? / Cum vã numiţi? (politete)

My Name Is ….Ma numesc… / Numele meu este…

Mã numesc… / Numele meu este…

Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss…Domnul…/ Doamna…/Domnisoara…

Domnul…/ Doamna…/Domnişoara…

Nice To Meet You!Imi pare bine sa va cunosc! / Incantat de cunostinta!

Îmi pare bine sã vã cunosc! / Încântat de cunoştinţã!

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You're Very Kind!

Esti foarte dragut(a)! / Sunteti foarte dragut (a)! (politete)

Eşti foarte drãguţ(ã)! / Sunteţi foarte drãguţ (ã)! (politete)

Where Are You From?De unde esti? / De unde sunteti? (politete)

De unde eşti? / De unde sunteţi? (politete)

I'm From (the U.S/ Romania)Sunt din (Statele Unite ale Americii / Romania)

Sunt din (Statele Unite ale Americii / România)

I’m (American)Sunt (american,a /  roman, -ca

Sunt (american,ã /  român, -cã

Where Do You Live?Unde locuiesti? / Unde locuiti? (politete)

Unde locuieşti? / Unde locuiţi? (politete)

I live in (the U.S/ Romania)Locuiesc in (Statele Unite ale Americii / Romania)

Locuiesc în (Statele Unite ale Americii / România)

Did You Like It Here?Iti place aici?/ Va place aici? (politete)

Iţi place aici?/ Vã place aici? (politete)

Romania Is a Wonderful CountryRomania este o tara minunata.

România este o ţarã minunatã.

What Do You Do For A Living?Ce ocupatie ai? Ce ocupatie aveti? (politete)

Ce ocupaţie ai? Ce ocupaţie aveţi? (politete)

I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

Lucrez ca (traducator/ om de afaceri)

Lucrez ca (traducãtor/ om de afaceri)

I Like Romanian Imi place romana Îmi place românaI've Been Learning Romanian For 1 Month Invat romana de o luna Învaţ româa de o lunãOh! That's Good! Oh! Asta este bine! Oh! Asta este bine!

How Old Are You?Ce varsta ai? / Ce varsta aveti? (politete)

Ce vârsta ai? / Ce vârsta aveţi? (politete)

I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old.Am (douazeci, treizeci…) de ani.

Am (douãzeci, treizeci…) de ani.

I Have To Go Trebuie sa plec Trebuie sã plecI Will Be Right Back! Vin imediat! / Revin! Vin imediat! / Revin!

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     Wishes    Good Luck! Noroc! / Bafta! Noroc! / Baftã!Happy Birthday! La multi ani! La mulţi ani!Happy New Year! An nou fericit! An nou fericiţ!Merry Christmas! Craciun fericit! Crãciun fericit!Congratulations! Felicitari! Felicitãri!Enjoy! (For meals…) Pofta buna! Poftã bunã!

I'd Like To Visit Romania One DayMi-ar placea sa vizitez Romania intr-o zi

Mi-ar plãcea sã vizitez România într-o zi

Say Hi To John For me.Saluta pe Ion din partea mea

Salutã pe Ion din partea mea

Bless you (when sneezing) Noroc! / Sanatate! Noroc! / Sãnãtate!

Good Night & Sweet Dreams!Noapte buna si vise placute!

Noapte bunã şi vise plãcute!

     

Misunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Ma scuzati? Mã scuzaţi?Sorry (for a mistake) Imi pare rau! Îmi pare rãu!No Problem! Nici o problema! Nici o problemã!Can You Say It Again? Poti sa repeti? Poţi sã repeţi?Can You Speak Slowly? Poti vorbi mai rar? Poţi vorbi mai rar?Write It Down Please! Scrieti va rog! Scrieţi vã rog!I Don't Understand! Nu inteleg! Nu înţeleg!I Don't Know! Nu stiu! Nu ştiu!I Have No Idea. Nu am nici o idee. Nu am nici o idee.

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What's That Called In Romanian?Cum se spune aceasta in romana?

Cum se spune aceasta în românã?

What Does "lingua" Mean In English?

Ce inseamna “limba” in engleza?

Ce înseamnã “limba” în englezã?

How Do You Say "Please" In Romanian?

Cum se spune “va rog” in romana?

Cum se spune “vã rog” în românã?

What Is This? Ce este asta? Ce este asta?My Romanian Is Bad. Romana mea nu este buna. Româna mea nu este bunã.

I need to practice my RomanianTrebuie sa mai exersez la romana

Trebuie sã mai exersez la românã

Don't Worry! Nici o grija! Nici o grijã!     Expressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Bine / Rau / Asa si asa Bine / Rãu / Aşa şi aşaBig/ Small Mare / Mic Mare / MicToday/ Now Astazi (azi) / Acum Astãzi (azi) / AcumTomorrow/ Yesterday Maine / Ieri Mâine / IeriYes/ No Da / Nu Da / NuHere You Go! (when giving something) Poftim!/ Tine!/ Ia! Poftim!/ Ţine!/ Ia!Do You Like It? Iti place? Îţi place?I Really Like It! Intr-adevar imi place! Într-adevãr îmi place!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Imi este foame / sete Îmi este foame / sete

In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.De dimineata / La pranz / Seara

De dimineaţa / La prânz / Seara

This/ That. Here/There Acesta / Acela. Aici / Acolo Acesta / Acela. Aici / AcoloMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Eu / Tu. El / Ea Eu / Tu. El / EaReally! Intr-adevar! Într-adevãr!Look! Iata! / Priveste! Iatã! / Priveşte!Hurry Up! Grabeste-te! Grãbeşte-te!What? Where? Ce? Cum? Ce? Cum?

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What Time Is It?Cat este ceasul? / Ce ora este?

Cât este ceasul? / Ce ora este?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm.Este ora 10 (zece). Sapte si jumatate seara.

Este ora 10 (zece). Şapte şi jumãtate seara.

Give Me This! Da-mi asta! Dã-mi asta!I Love You! Te iubesc! Te iubesc!I Feel Sick. Ma simt rau! Mã simt rãu!I Need A Doctor Am nevoie de un doctor Am nevoie de un doctorOne, Two, Three Unu, Doi, Trei Unu, Doi, TreiFour, Five, Six Patru, Cinci, Sase Patru, Cinci, ŞaseSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sapte, Opt, Noua, Zece Şapte, Opt, Nouã, Zece

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Russian Phrases

English Phrases Russian Transliteration Phrases Russian Script PhrasesGreetings    Hi! privEt Привет!Good Morning! dObraye Utra Доброе утро!Good Evening! dObriy dEn/ vEcher (day/evening) Добрый день/ вечер!Welcome! (to greet someone) dabrO pazhAlavat’ Добро пожаловать!How Are You? kak dela? Как дела?I'm Fine, Thanks! harashO! Spasiba Хорошо, спасибо!And You? a u tibyA? А у тебя?Good/ So-So. harashO/ tAk sibe Хорошо/Так себеThank You (Very Much)! spasiba Спасибо!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") pazhAlusta пожалуйста!Hey! Friend! Ey, drug! Эй, друг\ Эй, приятель.I Missed You So Much! Ya tak sil'no skuchAl/a (female) pa tibE Я так сильно скучал/a по тебеWhat's New? Chto nOvava? Что нового?Nothing Much NiplOha/ NichivO Неплохо\ Ничего.Good Night! spakOynay nOchi спокойной ночи

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See You Later! da vstrEchi/ da svidAn’ya до встречи/ до свиданияGood Bye!  pakA/ da svidAn’ya Пока/до свиданияHelp & Directions    I'm Lost ya zabludils’a Я заблудилсяCan I Help You? Ya magU vam pamOch? Я могу вам помочь?Can You Help Me?  Vy mOzhite mne pamOch? Вы можете мне помочь?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Gde nahOditsa (vAnnaya/ aptEka)? Где находится (Ванная/ Аптека)Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! idite pryAmo, patOm nalEva/ naprAva Идите прямо, потом налево/направоI'm Looking For John. Ya ichU DzhOna Я ищу Джона.One Moment Please! MinUtu, pazhAlusta Минуту, пожалуйста.Hold On Please! (phone) PadazhdIte, pazhAlusta! Подождите, пожалуйста!How Much Is This? SkOl'ka Eta stOit? Сколько это стоит?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) izvinite! / prastite Извините\ПроститеExcuse Me! ( to pass by) izvinite! Извините!Come With Me! PaidyOmte sa mnOy! Пойдемте со мной!

Personal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Russian)? Vy gavarite pa anglIyski/ pa rUsski? Вы говорите по-английски/по-русски?Just a Little. Da, nimnOga Да, немногоWhat's Your Name? Kak vas zavUt? Как Вас зовут?My Name Is …. MinyA zavUt … Меня зовут …Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Gn / Gzha {GaspadIn/GaspazhA} Г-н/Г-жа {Господин/ Госпожа}Nice To Meet You! Ochin' priyAtna! Очень приятноYou're Very Kind! vi Ochin’ dabrY Вы очень добрыWhere Are You From? Vy atkUda? Вы откуда?I'm From (the U.S/ Russia) iz (ShtAtaf/ Rasii) из (Штатов/ России)

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I’m (American) yA amirikAnets Я американецWhere Do You Live? Gde vy zhivYOte? Где вы живете?I live in (the U.S/ Russia) (Ya zhivU) v (SaidinÖnyh) shtAtah/ v Rasii ( живу) в Штатах/ в РоссииDid You Like It Here? vAm zdEs’ panrAvilas’? Вам здесь понравилось?Russia Is a Wonderful Country Rasiya-zamichAtel’naya stranA России-замечательная страна!What Do You Do For A Living? Chem vy zanimAitis’? Чем Вы занимаетесь?

I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)(Ya) rabOtayu (pirivOchikam/ biznesmEnam)

(Я)  работаю (переводчиком/ бизнесменом)

I Like Russian mnE nrAvitsa Russkiy Мне нравится русскийI've Been Learning Russian For 1 Month Ya uchiL Ruskiy adin mEs’ats Я учил русский 1 месяцOh! That's Good! O! Eta harashO! О! Это хорошо!How Old Are You? SkOl’ka vam let? Сколько Вам лет?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Mne (dvAdtsat'/ trItsat') let Мне (двадцать/ тридцать) летI Have To Go Mne nUzhna iti Мне нужно идтиI Will Be Right Back! ya sichAs virnUs’ Я сейчас вернусьWishes    Good Luck! udAchi! Удачи!Happy Birthday! z dnÖm razhden’ya! С днём рождения!Happy New Year! S nOvym gOdam! С Новым Годом!Merry Christmas! s razhdistvOm! С Рождеством!Congratulations! pazdravlyAyu! Поздравляю!Enjoy! (For meals…) Na zdarOv’ye! На здоровье!

I'd Like To Visit your country One Day mnE by hatelas’ pabyvAt’ v vAshey stranEМне бы хотелось побывать в вашей

странеSay Hi To John For me. PiridAyte (DzhOnu) ot minyA privEt Передайте Джону от меня привет!Bless you (when sneezing) bUte zdarOvy (means be healthy!) Будьте здоровы!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! spakOynay nOchi i priYAtnyh snOf Спокойной ночи и приятных снов!

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Misunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Prastite minyA, kAk vy skazAli? Простите меня, как Вы сказали?Sorry (for a mistake) Prastite/Izvinite Простите/ ИзвинитеNo Problem! Bis prabl’Em Без проблемCan You Say It Again? Paftarite pazhAlusta! Повторите, пожалуйстаCan You Speak Slowly? mOzhna pamEdlenej? Можно по-медленней?Write It Down Please! Napichite pazhAlusta Напишите, пожалуйстаI Don't Understand! Ya ni panimAju Я не понимаюI Don't Know! Ni znaju! Не знаюI Have No Idea. PanyAtiya ni imEyu Понятия не имеюWhat's That Called In Russian? Kak Eta skazAt’ paruski? Как это сказать по-русски?What Does "horosho" Mean In English? chtO znAchit “horosho” na angliskam? Что значит «horosho» на английском?How Do You Say "Please" In Russian? kAk skazAt’ "please" parUski? Как сказать "please" по-русски?What Is This? chtO eta? (short chtOyto?) Что это?My Russian Is Bad. U  min’A plOha s rUskim У меня плохо с русскимI need to practice my Russian mnE nUzhna praktikovAt’sa v Russkam Мне нужно практиковаться в русскомDon't Worry! Ni bispakOytis’ Не беспокойтесьExpressions & Words    Good/ Bad/ So-So. HarOshiy/ PlahOy/ tAk sibe Хороший/Плохой/Так себе

Big/ Small  Bal'shOy {Aya/Oye}/ mAlin'kiy {aya/ oye}Маленький {-ая} {-ое} / Большой {-ая} {-

ое}Today/ Now aivOdn’a/ SichAs Сегодня/ СейчасTomorrow/ Yesterday zAftra/ fchirA Завтра/ ВчераYes/ No da/ N'et Да/ НетHere You Go! (when giving something) Vot/ Vot, vaz'mite Вот/ Вот, возьмите

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Do You Like It? Vam (eta) nrAvitsa? Вам (это) нравится?I Really Like It! Mne Eta Ochin' nrAvitsa! Мне (это) очень нравится!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ya hAchu YEst'/ Ya hAchu pit' Я хочу есть/ Я хочу питьIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. utrAm/ vEchirom/ nOch’yu Утром/ Вечером/ НочьюThis/ That. Here/There Eta/ To. Zdes’/ Tam Это/То. Здесь/ТамTo Me/To You.  To Him/ To Her. Mn’e / tibE (vam). yimU (imU) / yey мне / тебе (вам). ему / ейReally! na sAmom deli На самом делеLook! (Pa)smatrI (По)смотри!Hurry Up! Patarapis’! (Davay .../Davayte ...) Поторопись! (Давай ... /Давайте ...)What? Where? Shto? / Gde? Что? Где?What Time Is It? Skol’ka sichAs vr’Emini? Сколько сейчас времени?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Desyat’ chasof. / sEm' tritsat’ vEchira Десять часов/ Семь тридцать вечераGive Me This! DAy mn’e ... DAyti mn’e ... Дай мне … Дайте мне ...I Love You! Ya tibyA l’ublyU Я тебя люблюI Feel Sick. Ya sibyA ploha chUstvuyu Я себя плохо чувствуюI Need A Doctor MnE nUzhin vrAch Мне нужен врачOne, Two, Three adin, dvA, tri Один, два, триFour, Five, Six chitYri, p’At', shEst’ Четыре, пять, шестьSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten sEm', vOsim', dEvit’, dEsit’ Семь, восемь, девять, десять

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Scottish PhrasesScottish Phrases

English ScotsGreetings  Hi! Awrite!Good morning! Guid mornin!Good evening! Guid eenin!Welcome! (to greet someone) Welcome!How are you? Hou ar ye?  Hou's aw wi ye?  Hou's it gaun?I'm fine, thanks! A'm fine, slainte!And you? An ye?Good / so-so. Guid / so-so.Thank you (very much)! Thenk ye (uncoly)!You're welcome! (answering "thank you") Ye're welcome!Hey! Friend! Hey! Mukker!I missed you so much! A misst ye sae muckle!What's new? Whit's new?Nothing much Naething muckle!Good night Guid nicht!See You Later! See ye efter!Goodbye! Guid cheerio the nou!

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Help & Directions  I'm lost. A'm tint.Can I help you? Can A gie ye a haund?Can you help me? Can ye gie's a haund?Where is the (bathroom / pharmacy)?

Whaur's the (bathroom / pharmacy)?

Go straight! Then turn left / right!

Gae straecht! Than turn left / reit!

I'm looking for John. A'm leukin / swatchin for John.One moment please! Ae moment please!Hold on please! (phone) Haud on please!How much is this? Hau much is this?Excuse me ...! ( to ask for something) Ho ye!Excuse me! ( to pass by) Ho ye!Come with me! Come wi's!Personal Info  Do you speak (English / Scots)? D'ye spaek (English / Scots)?Just a little. Juist a wee.What's your name? Whit's yer name?My name is …. Ma name is ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss…Nice to meet you! Nice tae meit ye!You're very kind! Ye ar verra kin!Where are you from? Whaur ar ye frae?

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I'm from (the U.S / Scotland) A'm frae (the U.S / Scotland)I’m (American / Scottish) A'm (American / Scottish)Where do you live? Whaur d'ye bide?I live in (the U.S / Scotland) A bide in (the U.S / Scotland)Did you like it here? Did ye like it haur?Scotland is a wonderful place. Scotland is a wonderful place.What do you do for a living? Whit d'ye dae for a livin?I work as a (translator / businessman)

A wirk as a (translatur / businessman)

I like Scots. A like ScotsI've been learning Scots for 1 month.

A've been lairnin Scots ae month.

Oh! That's good! Och! That's guid!How old are you? Hou auld ar ye?I'm (twenty, thirty…) years old.

A'm (twintie, thrittie ...) year auld.

I have to go. A hae tae gang.I will be right back! A'll be reit back!Wishes  Good Luck! Guid Luck!Happy Birthday! Canty Birthday!Happy New Year! Happy Hogmanay!Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! / Merry Yuil!Congratulations! Congratulations!Enjoy! (For meals…) Enjoy!I'd like to visit Scotland one day.

A'd like tae veesit Scotland ae day.

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Say Hi to John for me. Say "Guid day" tae John for meBless you! (when sneezing) Bless ye!Good night & sweet dreams! Guid night an sweit dreams!

Misunderstanding  I'm sorry! (if you don't hear something) A'm sairy!Sorry! (for a mistake) Sairy!No problem! Nae problem!Can you say it again? Can ye say it again?Can you speak slowly? Can ye spaek slowly?Write it down please! Screive it doun please!I don't understand! A dinna kin!I don't know! A dinna ken!I have no idea. A hae nae thochtie.What's that called In Scots? Whit's 'at caad in Scots?What does "..." mean in English?

Whit dis "..." pure decht in English?

How do you say "Please" in Scots? Hou d'ye say "Please" in Scots?What is this? Whit's this?My Scots is bad. Ma Scots is bad.

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I need to practice my Scots. A need tae practice ma Scots.Don't worry! Dinna fash yersel!Expressions & Words  Good / bad / so-so Guid / bad / so-soBig / small Muckle / weeToday / now The day / nouTomorrow / yesterday The morn / the streenYes / No Ay / NaeHere you go! (when giving something) Haur ye gae!Do you like it? D'ye like it?I really like it! A pure like it!I'm hungry / thirsty. A'm guttin / thirsty.In the morning / evening / at night.

In the mornin / in the forenicht / at nicht.

This / that. Here / there. This / that. Haur / thaur.Me / you. Him / her. Me / ye. Him / her.Really! Pure!Look! Leuk! / Swatch!Hurry up! Coorie up!What? Where? Whit? Whaur?What time is it? Whit's the time?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm.It's ten oors. It's 0730 at the forenicht.

Give me this! Gie's this!I love you. A loue ye!I feel sick. A feel no weel.I need a doctor. A need a doctor.

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one, two, three ane, twa, threefour, five, six fower, five, saxseven, eight, nine, ten sieven, aicht, nine, ten

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Serbian PhrasesSerbian Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Zdravo!Good Morning! Dobro jutro!Good Evening! Dobro veče!Welcome! (to greet someone) Dobrodošli (pl); Dobrodošla (f);      Dobrodošao (m)How Are You? Kako ste? (polite); Kako si?I'm Fine, Thanks! Dobro. Hvala.And You? A vi? (polite); A ti?Good/ So-So. Dobro/Kako – tako.

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Thank You (Very Much)! Hvala (puno)!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Nema na čemu!Hey! Friend! Hej! Prijatelju!I Missed You So Much! Nedostajao (m)/ Nedostajala (f) si mi puno!What's New? Šta ima novo?Nothing Much NištaGood Night! Laku noć!See You Later! Vidimo se kasnije!Good Bye! Doviđenja!   Help & Directions  I'm Lost Izgubio (m) / Izgubila (f) sam seCan I Help You? Mogu li da vam (polite) / ti pomognem?Can You Help Me? Možete li da mi pomognete?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Gde je (kupatilo / apoteka)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Idite pravo! Onda skrenite levo/desno.I'm Looking For John. Tražim Džona.One Moment Please! Sačekajte momenat.Hold On Please! (phone) Sačekajte molim vas! (telefon)How Much Is This? Koliko košta ovo_Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Izvinite.. Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Izvinite / PardonCome With Me! Pođite sa mnom   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Serbian)? Da li govorite (polite) / govoriš Engleski/Srpski?Just a Little. Samo malo.What's Your Name? Kako se zovete (polite) / zoveš?My Name Is …. Zovem se…Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Gospodin / Gospođa / GospođicaNice To Meet You! Drago mi je!

You're Very Kind!Veoma ste (polite) / si ljubazni (polite) / ljubazan (m) / ljubazna (f)

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Where Are You From? Odakle ste (polite) / si?I'm From (the U.S/ Serbia) Ja sam iz (SAD-a/ Srbije)I’m (American) Ja sam (Amerikanac)Where Do You Live? Gde živite (polite) / živiš?I live in (the U.S/ Serbia) Živim u (SAD-u / Srbiji)Did You Like It Here? Da li vam (polite) / ti se sviđa ovde?Serbia Is a Wonderful Country Srbija je predivna zemlja.What Do You Do For A Living? Čime se bavite (polite) / baviš?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Radim kao (prevodilac / biznismen)I Like Serbian Sviđa mi se srpski.I've Been Learning Serbian For 1 Month Učim srpski mesec dana.Oh! That's Good! Oh! To je dobro.How Old Are You? Koliko imate (polite) / imaš godina?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Imam (dvadeset, trideset..) godina.I Have To Go Moram da idem.I Will Be Right Back! Vratiću se brzo.   Wishes  Good Luck! Srećno!Happy Birthday! Srećan rođendan!Happy New Year! Srećna nova godina!Merry Christmas! Srećan božić!Congratulations! Čestitam!Enjoy! (For meals…) Prijatno!

I'd Like To Visit Serbia One DayVoleo (m) / volela (f) bih da posetim Srbiju jednog dana.

Say Hi To John For me. Pozdravi Džona u moje ime.Bless you (when sneezing) Nazdravlje!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Laku noć & slatki snovi!   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Pardon (nisam čuo (m) / čula (f))Sorry (for a mistake) Izvinite (polite) / Izvini.

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No Problem! Nema problema!Can You Say It Again? Možeš/ možete (polite) li da ponovite?Can You Speak Slowly? Možeš/ možete (polite) li pričati sporije?Write It Down Please! Zapišite to molim vas.I Don't Understand! Ne razumem.I Don't Know! Ne znam.I Have No Idea. Nemam pojma.What's That Called In Serbian? Kako se to kaže na srpskom?What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Šta znači 'lingua' na engleskom?How Do You Say "Please" In Serbian? Kako se kaže 'Please' na srpskom?What Is This? Šta je ovo?My Serbian Is Bad. Moj srpski je loš.I need to practice my Serbian Treba da vežbam srpski.Don't Worry! Ne brinite se (polite). Ne brini.   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Dobro/ Loše/ Tako-tako.Big/ Small Veliko/ Malo.Today/ Now Danas/ Sada.Tomorrow/ Yesterday Sutra/ Juče.Yes/ No Da/ Ne.Here You Go! (when giving something) Izvoli/ Izvolite (polite).Do You Like It? Da li ti/ vam (polite) se sviđa?I Really Like It! Veoma mi se sviđa.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Gladan (m) / Gladna (f) / Žedan (m) / Žedna (f) sam.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Ujutro/ Predveče / Uveče.This/ That. Here/There Ovo/ Ono. Ovde/ Tamo.Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Ja/ Ti. On/Ona.Really! Stvarno!Look! Pogledaj/ Pogledajte (polite and pl).Hurry Up! Požuri/ Požurite (polite and pl).What? Where? Šta? Gde?What Time Is It? Koliko je sati?

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It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Deset sati je. Sedam i trideset je.Give Me This! Daj/ Dajte (polite) mi ovo!I Love You! Volim te!I Feel Sick. Loše se osećam.I Need A Doctor Treba mi doctor.One, Two, Three Jedan, dva, triFour, Five, Six Četiri, pet, šestSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sedam, osam, devet, deset

 

Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Serbian)? Da li govorite (polite) / govoriš Engleski/Srpski?Just a Little. Samo malo.What's Your Name? Kako se zovete (polite) / zoveš?My Name Is …. Zovem se…Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Gospodin / Gospođa / GospođicaNice To Meet You! Drago mi je!

You're Very Kind!Veoma ste (polite) / si ljubazni (polite) / ljubazan (m) / ljubazna (f)

Where Are You From? Odakle ste (polite) / si?I'm From (the U.S/ Serbia) Ja sam iz (SAD-a/ Srbije)I’m (American) Ja sam (Amerikanac)Where Do You Live? Gde živite (polite) / živiš?I live in (the U.S/ Serbia) Živim u (SAD-u / Srbiji)Did You Like It Here? Da li vam (polite) / ti se sviđa ovde?Serbia Is a Wonderful Country Srbija je predivna zemlja.What Do You Do For A Living? Čime se bavite (polite) / baviš?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Radim kao (prevodilac / biznismen)I Like Serbian Sviđa mi se srpski.I've Been Learning Serbian For 1 Month Učim srpski mesec dana.Oh! That's Good! Oh! To je dobro.How Old Are You? Koliko imate (polite) / imaš godina?

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I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Imam (dvadeset, trideset..) godina.I Have To Go Moram da idem.I Will Be Right Back! Vratiću se brzo.   Wishes  Good Luck! Srećno!Happy Birthday! Srećan rođendan!Happy New Year! Srećna nova godina!Merry Christmas! Srećan božić!Congratulations! Čestitam!Enjoy! (For meals…) Prijatno!

I'd Like To Visit Serbia One DayVoleo (m) / volela (f) bih da posetim Srbiju jednog dana.

Say Hi To John For me. Pozdravi Džona u moje ime.Bless you (when sneezing) Nazdravlje!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Laku noć & slatki snovi!   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Pardon (nisam čuo (m) / čula (f))Sorry (for a mistake) Izvinite (polite) / Izvini.No Problem! Nema problema!Can You Say It Again? Možeš/ možete (polite) li da ponovite?Can You Speak Slowly? Možeš/ možete (polite) li pričati sporije?Write It Down Please! Zapišite to molim vas.I Don't Understand! Ne razumem.I Don't Know! Ne znam.I Have No Idea. Nemam pojma.What's That Called In Serbian? Kako se to kaže na srpskom?What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Šta znači 'lingua' na engleskom?How Do You Say "Please" In Serbian? Kako se kaže 'Please' na srpskom?What Is This? Šta je ovo?My Serbian Is Bad. Moj srpski je loš.I need to practice my Serbian Treba da vežbam srpski.

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Don't Worry! Ne brinite se (polite). Ne brini.   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Dobro/ Loše/ Tako-tako.Big/ Small Veliko/ Malo.Today/ Now Danas/ Sada.Tomorrow/ Yesterday Sutra/ Juče.Yes/ No Da/ Ne.Here You Go! (when giving something) Izvoli/ Izvolite (polite).Do You Like It? Da li ti/ vam (polite) se sviđa?I Really Like It! Veoma mi se sviđa.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Gladan (m) / Gladna (f) / Žedan (m) / Žedna (f) sam.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Ujutro/ Predveče / Uveče.This/ That. Here/There Ovo/ Ono. Ovde/ Tamo.Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Ja/ Ti. On/Ona.Really! Stvarno!Look! Pogledaj/ Pogledajte (polite and pl).Hurry Up! Požuri/ Požurite (polite and pl).What? Where? Šta? Gde?What Time Is It? Koliko je sati?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Deset sati je. Sedam i trideset je.Give Me This! Daj/ Dajte (polite) mi ovo!I Love You! Volim te!I Feel Sick. Loše se osećam.I Need A Doctor Treba mi doctor.One, Two, Three Jedan, dva, triFour, Five, Six Četiri, pet, šestSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sedam, osam, devet, deset

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Slovak Phrases and Sentences

English Phrases Slovak PhrasesGreetings  Hi! Ahoj !Good Morning! Dobré ráno !Good Evening! Dobrý večer !Welcome! (to greet someone) Vitaj ! (formal Vitajte)How Are You? Ako sa máš ? (formal Ako sa máte ?)I'm Fine, Thanks! Mám sa dobré, ďakujem.And You? A ty? (formal A vy?)Good/ So-So. Dobré / Ani (zlé), ani (dobré)Thank You (Very Much)! Ďakujem (veľmi pekne) !You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")

Ne máš za čo ! ( formal Ne máte za čo !)

Hey! Friend! Hej ! Priateľu (Kámo) !I Missed You So Much! Veľmi si mi chýbal/+a feminine) !  What's New? Čo nové ?Nothing Much Nič novéGood Night! Dobrú noc !See You Later! Tak zatiaľ !Good Bye! Dovidenia

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Help & Directions  I'm Lost Som stratený (feminine  Som stratená)Can I Help You? Môžem vám pomôcť ?Can You Help Me? Môžeš (formal môžete) mi pomôcť ?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kde je (kúpeľňa / lekáreň) ?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Choïte rovno! Potom dolava/doprava !I'm Looking For John. Hl’adám Johna.One Moment Please! Moment, prosím !Hold On Please! (phone) Počkajte, prosím !How Much Is This? Koľko to stojí ?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Prepáčte...!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Pardón!Come With Me! Poď so mnou !   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Slovak)? Hovoríš (formal hovoríte) po (Anglicky/ Slovensky) ?Just a Little. Iba trochu.What's Your Name? Ako sa voláš (formal Ako sa voláte) ? My Name Is …. Volám sa....Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Pán.../ Pani.../Slečna....Nice To Meet You! Teši ma!You're Very Kind! Si (formal ste) veľmi milý (milá feminine) !Where Are You From? Odkiaľ si (formal ste) ?I'm From (the U.S/ Slovakia) Pochádzam (z Ameriky, zo Slovenska).

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I’m (American) Som Američan.Where Do You Live? Kde bývaš ?I live in (the U.S/ Slovakia) Bývam (v Amerike, na Slovensku) ?Did You Like It Here? Páčilo sa ti (formal  vám) tu ?Slovakia Is a Wonderful Country Slovensko je pekná krajina.What Do You Do For A Living? Akú máš (formal máte) prácu ?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Som ( prekladateľ/+ka/ podnikateľ/+ka feminine)I Like Slovak Mám rád Slovenčinu.I've Been Learning Slovak For 1 Month Už mesiac učím sa slovenčinuOh! That's Good! Oh! To je dobré!How Old Are You? Koľko máš rokov ?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Mám (dvadsať, tridsať...) rokov.I Have To Go Musím isť.I Will Be Right Back! Hneď (za chvílu) sa vrátim !   Wishes  Good Luck! Veľa šťastia !Happy Birthday! Všetko najlepšie k tvojim narodeninám !Happy New Year! Šťastný nový rok!Merry Christmas! Veselé Vianoce !Congratulations! Gratulujem !Enjoy! (For meals…) Dobrú chuťI'd Like To Visit Slovakia One Day Chcel (Chcela feminine) by som raz navštiviť

Slovensko Say Hi To John For me. Povedz Johnovi ahoj odo mňa.Bless you (when sneezing) Na zdravie

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Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Pekné spi a sladké sny

Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Prepačte !Sorry (for a mistake) Je mi ľuto.No Problem! Žiadný problem.Can You Say It Again? Môžeš (formal môžete) to povedať ešte raz ?Can You Speak Slowly? Môžeš (formal môžete) hovoríť pomalšie ?Write It Down Please! Môžeš (formal môžete) to napísať prosím ?I Don't Understand! Nerozumiem !I Don't Know! Neviem !I Have No Idea. Neviem (o tom nič).What's That Called In Slovak? Ako to voláme po slovensky ?What Does "mačka" Mean In English? Čo znamemá mačka po anglicky ?How Do You Say "Please" In Slovak? Ako povieme "Please" po slovensky ?What Is This? Čo to je ?My Slovak Is Bad. Moja slovenčina je zlá.I need to practice my Slovak Potrebujem použivať moju slovenčinu.Don't Worry! Neznepokojuj sa (formal  neznepokojujte sa)   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Dobrý (á/é)/ Zlý (á/é  feminine/ neutral)/ Ani dobrý ani

zlýBig/ Small Veľký (á/é)/ Malý (á/é feminine/ neutral)

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Today/ Now Dnes/ TerazTomorrow/ Yesterday Zajtra/ VčeraYes/ No Áno/ NieHere You Go! (when giving something) Na/ Tu máš (formal máte)Do You Like It? To máš (formal máte) rád (+a feminine) (formal

rádi)?I Really Like It! To naozaj mám rád(+a feminine) !I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Som hladný(á feminine)/ Som smädný(á feminine)In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Ráno/ Večer/ V nociThis/ That. Here/There To/ Toto. Tu/ TamMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Ja/ Ty. On/ OnaReally! Naozaj !Look! Pozri !Hurry Up! Rychlo !What? Where? Čo ? Kde ?What Time Is It? Koľko je hodín ?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Je 10 hodín. Je pol ôsmej.Give Me This! Daj mi toto !I Love You! Milujem ťa !I Feel Sick. Cítim sa chorý (á feminine)I Need A Doctor Potrebujem isť k doktorovi.One, Two, Three Jeden, dva, triFour, Five, Six štyri, päť, šesťSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten sedem, osem, deväť, desať

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Spanish Phrases

English Phrases Spanish Phrases

Greetings  Hi! ¡Hola!Good Morning! ¡Buenos Días!Good Evening! ¡Buenas Tardes!Welcome! (to greet someone) ¡Bienvenido!How Are You? ¿Cómo Estás?I'm Fine, Thanks! Estoy Bíen ¡Gracias!And You? ¿Y Tú?Good/ Más o menos. Bíen/ Así AsíThank You (Very Much)! ¡(Muchas) Gracias!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") ¡De Nada!Hey! Friend! ¡Eh! ¡Amigo!I Missed You So Much! ¡Te Extraño Mucho!What's New? ¿Qué Hay De Nuevo?Nothing Much NadaGood Night! ¡Buenas noches!See You Later! ¡Hasta luego!Good Bye! ¡Adiós!

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Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Estoy perdidoCan I Help You? ¿Podría Ayudarse?Can You Help Me? ¿Puede Ayudarme?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? ¿Dónde Está (el Baño/ la Farmacia)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! ¡Vaya Ud Derecho! Pues Tuerza Ud por la Izquierda/ Derecha!I'm Looking For John. Estoy Buscando A Juan.One Moment Please! ¡Un Momento, Por Favor!Hold On Please! (phone) ¡No Cuelgue, Por Favor!How Much Is This? ¿Cuánto Vale/ Cuesta Eso?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) ¡Perdone! / ¡Oiga!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) ¡Perdone! / Disculpe!Come With Me! ¡Venga Conmigo!Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Spanish)? ¿Hablas (Inglés/ Español)?Just a Little. Solo Un Poquito.What's Your Name? ¿Cómo te llamas?My Name Is …. Me llamo ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Señor.../ Señora.../ Señorita...Nice To Meet You! ¡Tanto Gusto! / Medio Gusto Conocerte!You're Very Kind! ¡Eres Muy Amable!Where Are You From? ¿De Dónde Eres?I'm From (the U.S/ Spain) Soy De (los Estados Unidos/ España..) / Soy (americano)I’m (American) Soy (americano/ americana)

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Where Do You Live? ¿Dónde Vives?I live in (the U.S/ Spain) Vivo En (los Estados Unidos/ España)Did You Like It Here? ¿Le gusta a usted aquí?Spain Is a Wonderful Country España Es Un País MaravellosoWhat Do You Do For A Living? ¿A Qué Te Dedicas?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Trabajo Como (Traductor/ Hombre de Negocios)I Like Spanish Me Gusta El EspañolI've Been Learning Spanish For 1 Month Tengo Un Mes Estudiando EspañolOh! That's Good! ¡Oh, Qué Bíen!How Old Are You? ¿Cuántos Años Tienes?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Tengo (veinte ...treinta) Años.I Have To Go Me Tengo Que Ir.I Will Be Right Back! Regreso En Un Momentito.Wishes  Good Luck! ¡Que Tenga Suerte!Happy Birthday! ¡Feliz Cumpleaños!Happy New Year! ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!Merry Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad!Congratulations! ¡felicidades!Enjoy! (For meals…) ¡Que Aproveche!I'd Like To Visit Spain One Day Me Gustaría Visitar Algún Día Tu PaísSay Hi To John For me. Dale Saludos A ( Juan ...) De Mi ParteBless you (when sneezing) ¡Salud!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! ¡Buenas Noches Y Dulces Sueños!

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Misunderstanding  

I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) ¡Discuple!Sorry (for a mistake) ¡Lo Siento!No Problem! ¡No Problema!Can You Say It Again? ¡Puede Repetirlo!Can You Speak Slowly? ¡Puedes Hablar Más Despacio!Write It Down Please! ¡Escríbalo, Por Favor!I Don't Understand! ¡No Entiendo!I Don't Know! ¡No (Lo) Sé!I Have No Idea. ¡No Tengo Ni Idea!What's That Called In Spanish? ¿Cómo Se llama a Esto En Español?What Does "gato" Mean In English? ¿Qué Quiere Decir "gato" En Inglés?How Do You Say "Please" In Spanish? ¿Cómo Se Dice "please" En Español?What Is This? ¿Qué Es Esto?My Spanish Is Bad. Mi Español Es MaloI need to practice my Spanish me falta práctica en EspañolDon't Worry! ¡No Te Preocupes!Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Bueno/ Malo/ Así AsíBig/ Small Grande/ PequeñoToday/ Now Hoy/ AhoraTomorrow/ Yesterday Mañana/ AyerYes/ No Sí/ NoHere You Go! (when giving something) ¡Aquí Tiene!Do You Like It? ¿Te Gusta? ¿Te Encanta?I Really Like It! ¡Me Gusta/ Encanta Mucho!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Tengo Hambre/ Sed.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Por La Mañana/ Tarde/ Noche.This/ That. Here/There Eso/Ese. Aquí/ AllíMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Yo/ Tú. Él/ Ella

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Really! ¡Verdad!Look! ¡Mira!Hurry Up! ¡Date Prisa!What? Where? ¿Qué? ¿Dónde?What Time Is It? ¿Qué Hora Es?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Es Las Diez En Punto, Las Siete Y Media.Give Me This! ¡Dame Eso!I Love You! ¡Te Quiero!I Feel Sick. Estoy MareadoI Need A Doctor ¡Necessito Un Médico!One, Two, Three Uno, Dos, TresFour, Five, Six Cuatro, Cinco, SeisSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Siete, Ocho, Nueve, Diez

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American Sign Language (usually abbreviated as ASL or Ameslan) is used mainly in the US, Canada, and some parts of Mexico by an estimated number of 200.000 to 2 million. The American Sign Language is a manual

language expressed not with combinations of sounds but with combinations of hand movement and shape, arms and body, and facial expressions. It is used natively and predominantly by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Below is a table of American Sign Language Alphabet, also soon there will be available hand expression sentences and phrases to be used with deaf People to be able to communicate with them better.

 

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Swedish Phrases and Sentences

English Phrases Swedish Phrases

   Hi! Hej!Good Morning! God morgon!Good Evening! God middag!Welcome! (to greet someone) Välkommen!How Are You? Hur mår du?I'm Fine, Thanks! Jag mår bra, tack!And You? Och du?Good/ So-So. Bra / Sådär.Thank You (Very Much)! Tack (så mycket)!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Var så god!Hey! Friend! Hejsan kompis! I Missed You So Much! Jag har saknat dig!What's New? Något nytt på gång?Nothing Much Inte mycketGood Night! God Natt!See You Later! Ses senare!Good Bye! Hej då!

Help & Directions  

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Can I Help You? Kan jag hjälpa dig?Can You Help Me? Kan du hjälpa mig?Where is the (bathroom)? Vart ligger toaletten?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Gå rakt fram! Sväng sedan Vänster/Höger!I'm Looking For John. Jag letar efter John.One Moment Please! Ett ögonblick!Hold On Please! (phone) Vänta en sekund! (telefon)How Much Is This? Hur mycket kostar detta/den här/det här?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Ursäkta!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Ursäkta mig!Come With Me! Följ med mig!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Swedish)? Kan du prata (Engelska/Svenska)?Just a Little. Bara lite.What's Your Name? Vad heter du?My Name Is ¡¦. Jag heter ...Mr.../ Mrs.¡¦/ Miss¡¦ Herr.../ Fru.../ Fröken (not used any more,

given names are more polite)Nice To Meet You! Trevligt att träffas!You're Very Kind! Du är väldigt vänlig!Where Are You From? Var kommer du ifrån?I'm From (the U.S/ Sweden) Jag är från (USA/Sverige)I¡¯m (American) Jag är AmerikanWhere Do You Live? Vart bor du någonstans?I live in (the U.S/ Sweden) Jag bor I (USA/Sverige)Did You Like It Here? Gillar du den/det?Sweden Is a Wonderful Country Sverige är ett underbart landWhat Do You Do For A Living? Vad jobbar du med?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Jag jobbar som (översättare/företagare)

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I Like Swedish Jag gillar Svenska språketI've Been Learning Swedish For 1 Month Jag har lärt mig Svenska I en månadOh! That's Good! Oj! Det var bra!How Old Are You? Hur gammal är du?I'm (twenty, thirty¡¦) Years Old. Jag är (tjugo, trettio..) år gammal.I Have To Go Jag måste gåI Will Be Right Back! Jag kommer strax tillbakaWishes     Good Luck! Lycka till!Happy Birthday! Grattis på födelsedagen!Happy New Year! Gott nytt år!Merry Christmas! God jul!Congratulations! Grattis!Enjoy! (For meals¡¦) Smaklig måltid!I'd Like To Visit Sweden One Day Jag skulle vilja besöka Sverige en dag.Say Hi To John For me. Hälsa John från mig.Bless you (when sneezing) Prosit!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! God natt och dröm sött

Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Förlåt?Sorry (for a mistake) Ursäkta mig!No Problem! Inga problem!

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Can You Say It Again? Förlåt, vad sa du?Can You Speak Slowly? Kan du tala saktare?Write It Down Please! Skriv ner det, är ni snäll!I Don't Understand! Jag förstår inte!I Don't Know! Jag vet inte!I Have No Idea. Jag har ingen aning.What's That Called In Swedish? Vad heter det på Svenska?What Does "saktare" Mean In English? Vad betyder ¡°saktare¡± på Engelska?How Do You Say "Please" In Swedish? Hur säger man ¡°Snälla¡± på Svenska?What Is This? Vad är det där?My Swedish Is Bad. Min Svenska är dålig.I need to practice my Swedish Jag måste öva på min Svenska.Don't Worry! Oroa dig inte!   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Bra/ Dåligt/ Sådär.Big/ Small Stor/ LitenToday/ Now Idag/ NuTomorrow/ Yesterday Imorgon/ IgårYes/ No Ja/ NejHere You Go! (when giving something) Var så god!Do You Like It? Gillar du den?I Really Like It! Jag gillar den/det verkligen!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Jag är Hungrig/TörstigIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. imorgon bitti/ i kväll/ i nattThis/ That. Here/There Det här/ Det där. Här/ DärMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Mig/ Dig. Han/ HonReally! Verkligen!Look! Kolla!Hurry Up! Skynda på!

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What? Where? Vad? Vart?What Time Is It? Vad är klockan?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Hon är tio. Halv åtta på kvällen.Give Me This! Ge mig den!I Love You! Jag älskar dig!I Feel Sick. Jag mår dåligt.I Need A Doctor Jag behöver en läkare.One, Two, Three Ett, två, treFour, Five, Six Fyra, fem, sexSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Sju, åtta, nio, tio

Tagalog Phrases and Sentences

English Phrases Tagalog Phrases

Greetings  Hi!  Good Morning! Magandang Umaga!Good Evening! Magandang Gabi!Welcome! (to greet someone)  How Are You? Kumusta?I'm Fine, Thanks! Mabuti naman,Salamat!

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And You? At ikaw?Good/ So-So.  Thank You (Very Much)! Maraming Salamat!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you")  Hey! Friend! Kaibigan!I Missed You So Much!  What's New? Anong bago?Nothing Much Wala namanGood Night!  See You Later! Sa muling pagkikita!

Help & Directions  

I'm Lost Ako’y nawawalaCan I Help You? Pwede ba kitang tulungan?Can You Help Me? Pwede mo ba akong tulungan?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Nasaan ang (palikuran/botika)?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Diretso lang, tapos kaliwa/kanan!I'm Looking For John. Hinahanap ko si John.One Moment Please! Isang Saglit lang po.Hold On Please! (phone) Sandali lamang po.How Much Is This? Magkano ito?

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Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Makisuyo po…!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Makikiraan po!Come With Me! Sumama ka sa akin!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Tagalog)?  Just a Little. Kaunti lang.What's Your Name? Ano ang pangalan mo?My Name Is …. Ako ay si….Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Ginoo../ Ginang../ Binibining…Nice To Meet You!  You're Very Kind! Ang bait-bait mo!Where Are You From? Taga-saan ka ba?I'm From (the U.S/ the Philippines) Taga Pilipinas ako.I’m (American) Ako ay Amerikano.Where Do You Live? Saan ka nakatira?I live in (the U.S/ the Philippines) Nakatira ako sa Pilipinas.Did You Like It Here? Gusto mo ba dito?the Philippines Is a Wonderful Country Ang Pilipinas ay magandang bansa.What Do You Do For A Living? Ano ang ikinabubuhay mo?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Nagtatrabaho ako bilang (Translator/Negosyante)I Like Tagalog Gusto ko ang Tagalog.I've Been Learning Tagalog For 1 Month Pinag-aralan ko ang tagalog ng isang buwan. Oh! That's Good! Mabuti iyan!How Old Are You? ilang taon ka na?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Ako’y (Dalawampung, tatlumpung..) taon gulang na.I Have To Go Kailangan ko ng umalis.I Will Be Right Back! Babalik ako.

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Wishes  

Good Luck!  Happy Birthday! Maligayang Kaarawan!Happy New Year! Maligayang Bagong Taon!Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko!Congratulations!  Enjoy! (For meals…)  I'd Like To Visit the Philippines One Day Gusto kong bisitahin ang Pilipinas isang araw.Say Hi To John For me. Ikumusta mo na lang ako kay John.Bless you (when sneezing)  Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Gandang Gabi!   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Pakiulit nga po..Sorry (for a mistake) Pasensya na..No Problem! Walang Problema..Can You Say It Again? Pakisabi nga ulit?Can You Speak Slowly? Pwedeng pakihinaan ang iyong pagsasalita?Write It Down Please! Pakisulat nga po!I Don't Understand! Hindi ko maintindihan.I Don't Know! Hindi ko alam.I Have No Idea. Wala akong ideya.What's That Called In Tagalog?  What Does "lingua" Mean In English?  How Do You Say "Please" In Tagalog? Paano mo sabihin ang “Please” sa tagalog.What Is This? Ano ito?My Tagalog Is Bad. Ang tagalog ko ay mali.

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I need to practice my Tagalog Kailangan ko pang pag-aralan ang tagalog.Don't Worry! Huwag kang mag-alala.   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Maganda/MasamaBig/ Small Malaki/MaliitToday/ Now NgayonTomorrow/ Yesterday Bukas/KahaponYes/ No Oo/HindiHere You Go! (when giving something) Para sa iyo!Do You Like It? Nagustuhan mo ba?I Really Like It! Nagustuhan ko talaga!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Ako’y nagugutom/nauuhaw.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Sa umaga/hapon/gabi.This/ That. Here/There Ito/Iyan. Dito/DyanMe/ You. Him/ Her. Ako/Ikaw. SiyaReally! Talaga!Look! Tingnan mo!Hurry Up! Bilisan mo!What? Where? Ano? Saan?What Time Is It? Anong oras na?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Alas diyes na. Alas syete y medya na ng gabi.Give Me This! Ibigay mo sa akin ito!I Love You! Mahal kita!I Feel Sick.  I Need A Doctor Kailangan ko ng doktor.One, Two, Three Isa, Dalawa, TatloFour, Five, Six Apat, Lima, AnimSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Pito, Walo, Siyam, Sampu.

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Tamil PhrasesTamil Phrases

English TAMIL

Greetings  VaazhthuGoodwishes, please come Vanakkam, Vaanga!Hi!  Alo!Good Morning!  Kaalai VanakkamGood Evening!  Maalai VanakkamWelcome! (to greet someone)  Vaazhga!Thanks Romba NandriHow Are You?  Eppati irukkinga?  (or) Nalamaa?I'm Fine, Thanks!  Nallaa irukéan!  (or) Nalam! , Nandri!And You?  Nienga?Good/ So-So.  SariThank You (Very Much)!  Romba NandriYou're Welcome! (answering "thank you")  Paravaa illaHey! Friend!  Alo! Nanbaa!I Missed You So Much!  Unnai rumba izhanthu vittéan.What's New?  Enna seithi?Nothing Much Onnum illaiGood Night!  Iravu vanakkamSee You Later!  Apram paarkalame!Good Bye!  Poittu varén!     Help & Directions  Udavi & VazhiI'm Lost  Enakku vazhi theriyala.Can I Help You?  Unakku udhavattumaa?

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Can You Help Me?  Enakku udhavi seivienkala?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Kazhivarai / Marundukadai Engéa?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Néraa ponga! Idathu/Valathu thirumpungaI'm Looking For John. Naan johnnai théduréan. (or) John irukkara?One Moment Please! Oru nimidam!Hold On Please! (phone) Irunga!How Much Is This? Idhu evvalavu?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Mannikanum  (or) Alo!Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Mannikanum  (or) Alo!Come With Me! Ennodu va (informal)  Ennodu Vaanga! (formal)   Personal Info  I NaanYou! Nienga!Do You Speak (English/ Tamil)? Nienga (english/ thamizh) pésuviengala?Just a Little. Konjam konjam.What's Your Name? Unga péranna?My Name Is …. En péru ……….Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Thiru…. / Thirumadhi…. / Selvi…..Nice To Meet You! Ungalai santhithathil magizhchi  (or) Magizhchi!You're Very Kind! Nienga romba nallavar.Where Are You From? Nienga engirundhu varrienga?I'm From (the U.S/ Sri Lanka) Naan …… irundhu varéan.I’m (American) Naan (american)…..Where Do You Live? Neinga engéa vasikkirienga?I live in (the U.S/ Sri Lanka) Naan …… il vasikkiréan.Did You Like It Here? Ingu nalla irukka?Sri Lanka Is a Wonderful Country ………..oru nalla naadu!What Do You Do For A Living? Enna vélai seirienga?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Naan ……. Vélai seiyaréan.I like Tamil. Enakku Thamizh pidikkum

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I've Been Learning Tamil For 1 Month Naan oru maasama thamizh padikkiréne.Oh! That's Good! O! Romba Nalladhu!How Old Are You? Ungalukku ethanai vayasu?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Enakku ….(age)… vayasu.I Have To Go Naan poga véndum.I Will Be Right Back! Naan udané thirumpuvéne.   Wishes  Good Luck! Nallathu!Happy Birthday! Pirandha naal vazhthu!Happy New Year! Iniya putthaandu!Merry Christmas! Iniya kiristhumas!Congratulations! PaaraattukkalEnjoy! (For meals…) Nanraaga saappidunkalSay Hi To John For me. Johnnai kéttathaaga sollunkal.Bless you (when sneezing) Nouraandu vazhga!Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Nalla thoungunga!   Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Mannikkanum!Sorry (for a mistake) Mannikkanum!No Problem! Onnum prachanai illaiCan You Say It Again? Thirumba sollunga?Can You Speak Slowly? Porumaiya pésunga?Write It Down Please! Adhai ezhuthunga!I Don't Understand! Enakku puriyala!I Don't Know! Enakku theriyaathuI Have No Idea. Ennaku theriyalaWhat's That Called In Tamil? Thamizhil enna solvaarkal?What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Englishil "lingua" enraal enna?How Do You Say "Please" In Tamil? "Please" enbathai thamizhil enna solvaarkal?

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What Is This? Idhu enna?My Tamil Is Bad. En …(thamizh) romba mosam.I need to practice my Tamil. Naan thamizh pésa véndum.Don't Worry! Kavalai padaathey!   Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Nallathu / Mosam / Appadithaan.Big/ Small Periya / ChinnaToday/ Now Indru / IppothuTomorrow/ Yesterday Naalai / NétruYes/ No Amaam / illaiHere You Go! (when giving something) Indhaa.Do You Like It? unakku idhu pidikkuthaa?I Really Like It! Enakku idhu romba pidikkuthu.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Enakku pasi / thagam irukku.In The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Kalaiyil / Maalaiyil / Rathri (or) iravilThis/ That. Here/There Idhu / Adhu.   Ingu / AnguMe/ You.  Him/ Her. Enakku / Ungalukku.  Avanukku / AvalukkuReally! Nijamavaa?Look! PaarungaHurry Up! Siekkiram!What? Where? Enna?  EngéaWhat Time Is It? Ippo mani enna?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Ippo 10(patthu) mani.  Ezhu nuppathu(7.30)Give Me This! Adhai enakku koduI Love You! Naan unnai virumpukirén.I Feel Sick. Enakku udambu sari illai.I Need A Doctor Daktarai paarka véndum.One, Two, Three Onnu, Rendu, Moonu,Four, Five, Six Naalu, indhu, aaruSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten ézhu, ettu, onbadhu, patthu

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Thai Phrases and Sentences

English Phrases Thai Phrases (pronunciation) Thai PhrasesGreetings    Hi! sa-was-dee สวั�สดี�Good Morning! a-roon-sa-was อรุ�ณสวั�สดี�Good Evening! sa-yan-sa-was สายั�ณห์�สวั�สดี�Welcome! (to greet someone) yin-dee-ton-rab ยันดี�ต้�อนรุ�บHow Are You? sa-bai-dee-mai สบายัดี�ไห์มI'm Fine, Thanks! sa-bai-dee, kob-kun สบายัดี�, ขอบคุ�ณAnd You? leaw-kun-la แล้�วัคุ�ณห์ล้ะGood/ So-So. kor-dee/ reauy-reauy ก็�ดี�/  เรุ��อยัๆThank You (Very Much)! kob-kun-(mak) ขอบคุ�ณ(มาก็)

You're Welcome! (to thank you") mai-prn-rai ไม!เป็#นไรุHey! Friend! yai-puan ไงเพื่��อนI Missed You So Much! chan/phom-kid-thung-kun-mak ฉั�น/ผมคุดีถึ)งคุ�ณมาก็What's New? mee-a-rai-mai-bang ม�อะไรุให์ม!บ�างNothing Much mai-mee-ar-rai-mak ไม!ม�อะไรุมาก็Good Night! ra-tee-sa-was รุาต้รุ�สวั�สดี�See You Later! leaw-jor-kan-mai แล้�วัเจอก็�นให์ม!Good Bye! la-korn ล้าก็!อน

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Help & Directions In Thai    I'm Lost chan/phom-long-tang ฉั�น/ผมห์ล้งทางCan I Help You? hai-chan/phom-chuay-a-rai-mai-ka/krab ให์�ฉั�น/ผมช่!วัยัอะไรุไห์ม คุะ/คุรุ�บCan You Help Me? chuay-chan/phom-noi-dai-mai-ka/krab ช่!วัยัฉั�น/ผมห์น!อยัไดี�ไห์ม คุะ/คุรุ�บWhere is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

houng-num(bathroom)/ ran-kay-ya(pharmacy) .... you-tee-nai-ka/krab

ห์�องน/0า/รุ�านขายัยัาอยั1!ท��ไห์น คุะ/คุรุ�บ

Go Straight! trong-pai ต้รุงไป็Turn left leaw-sai เล้�0ยัวัซ้�ายัTurn right leaw-kaw เล้�0ยัวัขวัาI'm Looking For John. chan/phom-kam-lang-ha-John-you ฉั�น/ผมก็/าล้�งห์าจอห์�นอยั1!One Moment Please! pab-neung-na แป็3บห์น)�งนะHold On Please! (phone) theu-sai-roo-sak-kru-na-ka/krab ถึ�อสายัรุอส�ก็คุรุ1!นะคุะ/คุรุ�บHow Much Is This? an-nee-tao-rai อ�นน�0เท!าไห์รุ!Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something)

kor-thod-ka/krab- ..... ขอโทษคุะ/คุรุ�บ .....

Excuse Me! ( to pass by) kor-tang-noi-ka/krab ขอทางห์น!อยัคุะ/คุรุ�บCome With Me! ma-kab-chan/phom/si มาก็�บฉั�น/ผมซ้     Personal Information in Thai    

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Do You Speak English? kun-pood-pa-sa-ang-kgrit-dai-mai คุ�ณพื่1ดีภาษาอ�งก็ฤษไดี�ไห์มDo You Speak Thai? kun-pood-pa-sa-thai-dai-mai คุ�ณพื่1ดีภาษาไทยัไดี�ไห์มJust a Little. nid-noi นดีห์น!อยัWhat's Your Name? kun-cheu-a-rai คุ�ณช่��ออะไรุMy Name Is …. chan/phom-cheu..... ฉั�น/ผมช่��อ.....

Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… nai.../ nabg.../ nang-saaw... นายั.../ นาง.../ นางสาวั...

Nice To Meet You! yin-dee-tee-dai-ruu-jak ยันดี�ท��ไดี�รุ1�จ�ก็You're Very Kind! kun-jai-dee-jang คุ�ณใจดี�จ�งWhere Are You From? kun-ma-jak-tee-nai คุ�ณมาจาก็ท��ไห์นI'm From (the U.S / Thailand) chan/phom-ma-jak-america/pa-thad-thai ฉั�น/ผมมาจาก็อเมรุก็า/ป็รุะเทศไทยัI'm (American) chan/phom-pen-kon-american ฉั�น/ผมเป็#นคุนอเมรุก็�น

Where Do You Live? kun-you-tee-nai คุ�ณอยั1!ท��ไห์นI live in (the U.S/ Thailand) chan/phom-you-tee-pra-thad-america/thai ฉั�น/ผมอยั1!ท��ป็รุะเทศอเมรุก็า/ไทยัDid You Like It Here? kun-chob-tee-nee-mai คุ�ณช่อบท��น��ไห์มThailand Is a Wonderful Country pra-thad-thai-pen-pra-thad-tee-wi-sead-mak ป็รุะเทศไทยัเป็#นป็รุะเทศท��วัเศษ

มาก็What Do You Do For A Living? kun-tam-ngan-a-rai คุ�ณท/างานอะไรุI Work As A (Translator/ Businessman)

chan/phom-pen... (nak-plea/nak-tu-ra-kit) ฉั�น/ผมเป็#นน�ก็แป็ล้/น�ก็ธุ�รุก็จ

I Like (Thai language) chan/phom-chob-(pa-sa-thai) ฉั�น/ผมช่อบ (ภาษาไทยั)

I like Thai people chan/phom-chob-kon-thai ฉั�น/ผมช่อบคุนไทยั

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I like Thailand chan/phom-chob-meang-thai ฉั�น/ผมช่อบเม�องไทยัI've Been Learning Thai For 1 Month

chan/phom-rean-pa-sa-thai-ma-neung-dean-leaw ฉั�น/ผมเรุ�ยันภาษาไทนมา 1 เดี�อนแล้�วั

Oh! That's Good! oh-man-dee-mak-leoy โอ�! ม�นดี�มาก็เล้ยัHow Old Are You? kun-r-yu-tao-rai คุ�ณอายั�เท!าไห์รุ!I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. chan/phom-r-yu-(yee-sib/sam-sib) ฉั�น/ผมอายั� (20, 30)

I Have To Go chan/phom-tong-pai-leaw-na ฉั�น/ผมต้�องไป็แล้�วันะI Will Be Right Back! leaw-chan/phom-ja-klab-ma-mai แล้�วัฉั�น/ผมจะก็ล้�บมาให์ม!     Wishes in Thai    Good Luck! chock-dee-na โช่คุดี�นะHappy Birthday! suk-san-wan-kerd ส�ขส�นต้�วั�นเก็ดีHappy New Year! sa-was-dee-pee-mai สวั�สดี�ป็:ให์ม!Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! --Congratulations! yin-dee-dauy-na ยันดี�ดี�วัยันะEnjoy! (For meals…) kin-khao-hai-a-roi-na ก็นข�าวัให์�อรุ!อยันะDelicious a-roi อรุ!อยัI'd Like To Visit Thailand One Day chan/phom-yak-ma-teaw-meang-thai ฉั�น/ผมอยัาก็มาเท��ยัวัเม�องไทยัSay Hi To John For me. fak-sa-was-dee-John-douy-na ฝาก็สวั�สดี�จอห์�นดี�วัยันะBless you (when sneezing) Nothing is said after sneezing --Good Night & Sweet Dreams! ra-tee-sa-was / fun-dee-na รุาต้รุ�สวั�สดี� / ฝ<นดี�นะ

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Misunderstanding & Apologizing    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something)

ko-thod-ka/krab-a-rai-na-ka/krab ขอโทษคุะ/คุรุ�บ อะไรุนะคุะ/คุรุ�บ

Sorry (for a mistake) ko-thod-ka/krab ขอโทษคุะ/คุรุ�บNo Problem! mai-mee-pan-ha ไม!ม�ป็<ญห์าCan You Say It Again? chuay-pood-mai-eak-krang-na-ka/krab ช่!วัยัพื่1ดีให์ม!อ�ก็คุรุ�0งนะคุะ/คุรุ�บCan You Speak Slowly? chuay-pood-chaa-chaa-noi-ka/krab ช่!วัยัพื่1ดีช่�าๆ ห์น!อยัคุะ/คุรุ�บWrite It Down Please! chuay-kean-hai-doo-noi-ka/krab ช่!วัยัเข�ยันให์�ดี1ห์น!อยัคุะ/คุรุ�บI Don't Understand! (chan/phom)-mai-khao-jai-ka/krab (ฉั�น/ผม)ไม!เข�าใจคุะ/คุรุ�บI Don't Know! Chan/phom-mai-ruu ฉั�น/ผมไม!รุ1�I Have No Idea. chan/phom-kid-mai-ook ฉั�น/ผมคุดีไม!ออก็What's That Called In Thai? an-nee-pa-sa-thai-reak-wa-a-rai-ka/krab อ�นน�0ภาษาไทยัเรุ�ยัก็วั!าอะไรุคุะ/คุรุ�บWhat Does "chuay duay " Mean In English?

'chuay duay'-plair-wa-a-rai-nai-pa-sa-ang-krit-ka/krab "ช่!วัยัดี�วัยั"แป็ล้วั!าอะไรุในภาษาอ�งก็ฤษ

How Do You Say "Please" In Thai? kam-wa-'please'-nai-pa-sa-thai-pood-yang-rai คุ/าวั!า 'please' ในภาษาไทยัพื่1ดีวั!าอยั!างไรุ

What Is This? an-nee-keo-a-rai อ�นน�0คุ�ออะไรุMy Thai Is Bad. pa-sa-thai-khaong-chan/phom-mai-koay-khang-reang ภาษาไทยัของฉั�น/ผมไม!คุ!อยัแข�งแรุงI need to practice my Thai chan/phom-yak-fik-pa-sa-thai ฉั�น/ผมอยัาก็ฝ>ก็ภาษาไทยั

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Don't Worry! mai-thong-pen-huang ไม!ต้�องเป็#นห์!วัง     General Expressions in Thai    Good/ Bad/ So-So. dee/mai-dee/ngan-ngan ดี�/ไม!ดี�/ง�0นๆBig/ Small yai/lek ให์ญ!/เล้�ก็Today/ Now wan-nee /deaw-nee วั�นน�0/เดี�?ยัวัน�0Tomorrow/ Yesterday prung-nee/ mea-waan-nee พื่รุ�!งน�0/ เม��อวัานน�0Yes/ No chai/mai-chai ใช่!/ ไม!ใช่!Do You Like It? kun-chab-man-mai คุ�ณช่อบม�นไห์มI Really Like It! chan/phom-chob-man-mak ฉั�น/ผมช่อบม�นมาก็I'm Hungry. chan/phom-hew-khao ฉั�น/ผมห์วัข�าวัI'm Thirsty. chan/phom-hew-num ฉั�น/ผมห์วัน/0าIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night.

thorn-chao/ thorn-yen/ thorn-klang-kean ต้อนเช่�า/ ต้อนเยั�น/ ต้อนก็ล้างคุ�น

This/ That. nee/ nan น��/ น��นHere/There tee-nee/ tee-nan ท��น��ฝ ท��น��นMe/ You. Him/ Her. chan/ kun/ khao/ lon ฉั�น/ คุ�ณ/ เขา/ ห์ล้!อนReally? jring-reu จรุงห์รุ�อReally! jring-jring จรุงๆLook! doo-nan-si ดี1น��นสHurry Up! reaw-khao เรุ�วัเข�า

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What? a-rai อะไรุWhere? tee-nai ท��ไห์นWhen? mea-rai เม��อไห์รุ!Why? tam-mai ท/าไมHow? yang-rai อน!างไรุWhat Time Is It? thorn-nee-kee-moang-leaw-ka/krab ต้อนน�0ก็��โมงแล้�วัคุะ/คุรุ�บIt's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. thorn-nee-sib-moang-leaw-ka/krab ต้อนน�0 10 โมงแล้�วัคุะ/คุรุ�บGive Me This! ko-doo-chin-nee-noi-ka/krab ขอดี1ช่0นน�0ห์น!อยัคุะ/คุรุ�บI Love You! (very much) chan/phon-rak-kun-mak ฉั�น/ผมรุ�ก็คุ�ณมาก็I Feel Sick. chan/phom-mai-sa-bai ฉั�น/ผมไม!สบายัI Need A Doctor chan/phom-yak-pob-maw ฉั�น/ผมอยัาก็พื่บห์มอOne, Two, Three neung/ sawng/ sahm 1/ 2/ 3Four, Five, Six see/ ha/ hok 4/ 5/ 6Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten jet/ paat/ gow/ sib 7/ 8/ 9/ 10

Turkish Phrases

English Phrases Turkish Phrases

Greetings  Hi! Merhaba!Good Morning! Günaydın!

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Good Evening! İyi akşamlar!Welcome! (to greet someone) Hoş geldiniz! (answer Hoş bulduk!)How Are You? Nasılsın(ız)?I'm Fine, Thanks! İyiyim, teşekkür ederim!And You? Ya siz?Good/ So-So. İyi / Şöyle böyleThank You (Very Much)! (Çok) teşekkür ederim!You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Rica ederim!Hey! Friend! Hey! Arkadaş!I Missed You So Much! Seni (sizi) çok özledim!What's New? Ne var ne yok?Nothing Much Özel bir şey yok!Good Night! İyi geceler!See You Later! Görüşürüz!Good Bye! Hoşça kal(ın)!

Help & Directions  

I'm Lost KayboldumCan I Help You? Yardımcı olabilir miyim?Can You Help Me? Bana yardım edebilir misiniz?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Tuvalet/ eczane nerede?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Doğru git (gidin), sonra sola /sağa dön (dönün)I'm Looking For John. John'u arıyorumOne Moment Please! Bir dakika lütfen!

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Hold On Please! (phone) Bekleyin, lütfen!How Much Is This? Bunun fiyatı ne kadar?Excuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Bakar mısınız?Excuse Me! ( to pass by) LütfenCome With Me! Benimle gel(in)!Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Turkish)? İngilizce /Türkçe konuşuyor musunuz?Just a Little. Biraz What's Your Name? ismin(iz ) nedir?My Name Is …. ismim ...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… … Bey/ …Hanım (Mrs & Ms are the same)Nice To Meet You! Memnun oldum!You're Very Kind! Çok naziksinizWhere Are You From? Nerelisiniz?I'm From (the U.S/ Turkey) (Amerika/ Türkiye) 'dan geliyorumI’m (American) AmerikalıyımWhere Do You Live? Nerede oturuyorsun(uz)?I live in (the U.S/ Turkey) Amerika'da/ Türkiye'da oturuyorumDid You Like It Here? Burayı sevdiniz mi?Turkey Is a Wonderful Country Türkiye çok güzel bir ülkedirWhat Do You Do For A Living? Ne iş yaparsınız?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Mütercim/ iş adamı olarak çalışıyorumI Like Turkish Türkçe seviyorum I've Been Learning Turkish For 1 Month Bir aydan beri Türkçe öğreniyorumOh! That's Good! Öyle mi! bu çok güzel bir şey!How Old Are You? Kaç yaşındasın(ız)?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Yirmi/ otuz yaşındayımI Have To Go Gitmem lâzımI Will Be Right Back! Hemen geri geliyorumWishes  

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Good Luck! iyi şanslar!Happy Birthday! Doğum günün(üz) kutlu olsun!Happy New Year! Yeni yılın(ız) kutlu olsun!Merry Christmas! Noelin(iz) kutlu olsun!Congratulations! Tebrikler!Enjoy! (For meals…) Afiyet olsun! (to be said after the meal)I'd Like To Visit Turkey One Day Bir gün Türkiye görmek isterim Say Hi To John For me. John'a selam söyle(yin)!Bless you (when sneezing) Çok yaşa! (answer sen de gör!)Good Night & Sweet Dreams! İyi geceler ve tatlı rüyalar!

Misunderstanding  I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Efendim?Sorry (for a mistake) Özür dilerim!No Problem! Önemli değil!Can You Say It Again? Bir daha söyler misiniz?Can You Speak Slowly? Daha yavaş konuşabilir misin(iz)?Write It Down Please! Bunu lütfen yazar mısın(ız)?I Don't Understand! AnlamadımI Don't Know! BilmiyorumI Have No Idea. Hiç fikrim yok

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What's That Called In Turkish? Bu Türkçe nasıl denilir?What Does "evet" Mean In English? 'evet'' 'nun İngilizcesi nedir?How Do You Say "Please" In Turkish? "please" Türkçe nasil denilir?What Is This? Bu ne?My Turkish Is Bad. Türkçem kötüdürI need to practice my Turkish Türkçe pratik yapmam lâzımDon't Worry! Merak etme(yin)!Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. iyi/ kötü/ şöyle böyleBig/ Small büyük/ küçükToday/ Now Bugün/ şimdiTomorrow/ Yesterday yarın/ dünYes/ No evet/ hayırHere You Go! (when giving something) Buyurun!Do You Like It? Bunu seviyor musun(uz)?I Really Like It! gerçekten çok seviyorum!I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. acıktım /susadımIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Sabahleyin/ akşamleyin/ geceleyinThis/ That. Here/There bu/ şu/ o. burada/ şurada/ oradaMe/ You. Him/ Her. Ben, sen, o/ o (same for him & her) Really! Gerçekten mi!Look! Baksana!Hurry Up! Acele et!What? Where? Ne? Nerede?What Time Is It? Saat kaç?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Saat on. Saat yedi buçuk.Give Me This! Bunu bana ver(in)!I Love You! Seni seviyorum!I Feel Sick. Kendimi kötü hissediyorumI Need A Doctor Bana bir doktor lâzım

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One, Two, Three bir, iki, üçFour, Five, Six dört, beş ,altı Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten yedi, sekiz, dokuz, on

Urdu Phrases and Sentences

Urdu Phrases and ExpressionsGreetings    Hi! Salam! سالم!Good Morning! Salam Alekum/Subha Ba-khair! سالم علیکم/صبح بخیر!Good Evening! Salam Alekum سالم علیکمWelcome! (to greet someone) Khush Aamdeed خوش آمدیدHow Are You? Kya Hal Hai? ؟ ہےکیا حال I'm Fine, Thanks! Main Theek Hun, Shukriya! ! وں،شکر ی ہمیں ٹھیک ہAnd You? Aur Aap? اور آپ؟Good/ So-So. Accha/Kuch Theek اچھا/کچھ ٹھیکThank You (Very Much)! Bahut Bahut Shukriya! ! ت شکری ت ب ہب ہ ہ

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You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Koi Baat Nahin یں ہکوی بات نHey! Friend! Dost Suno! دوست سنو!

I Missed You So Much! Mujhe Aap Ki Bahut Kami Mehsoos Huwi!ت کمی محسوس ! ہمجھ آپکی ب ےہوی

What's New? Koi Nai Khabar? کوی نÎی خبر؟Nothing Much Koi Nai Khabar Nahi   یں کوی نÎی خبر ہ نGood Night! Salam Walekum/Shab Bakhair! سالم وعلیکم/شب بخیر!See You Later! Phir Milaiyin ge! ! ےپھر ملینگGood Bye! Khuda Hafiz! خدا حافظ!     

 

Help & Directions    I'm Lost Mai Kho Gya Hun وں ہمیں کھوگیاCan I Help You? Kya Main Aapki Madat Kar Sakta Hun? وں؟ ہکیا میں آپکی مدد کر سکتاCan You Help Me? Kya Aap Meri Madat Kar Sakte Hain? یں؟ کت Ðےہکیا آپ میرئ مدد کر سWhere is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Bathroom/Dawa Khana Khan Hai? ؟ اں ہےباتھروم/داواخان ک ہ ہGo Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Sidhe Jakar Dain/Bain Murh Jaiye ! Î یں مڑجا Îیں/با Îجاکر دا ہےسیدھ ہ ہ ےI'm Looking For John. Main Jon Ko Dhuund Raha Hoon وں ا ون کÐو ڈھونڈر Ðہمیں ج ہ

One Moment Please! Barae Meherbani Kuch Deyr Intizar Kijiyeربانی کچھدیر ! م ÎراÐہب ے

ÎےدیرانتظارکیجیHold On Please! (phone) Barae Meherbani Hold Kijiye Îولڈ کیجی ربانی م ÎراÐےب ہ ہ ےHow Much Is This? Yeh Kitne Ka Hai? ؟ کا ہےی کwتن ے ہExcuse Me ...! ( to ask for something) Maazirat Chahta Hoon /Zara Sunye! Îوں/ذراسنی تا ےمعزرت چا ہ ہExcuse Me! ( to pass by) Maaf Karna! معاف کرناCome With Me! Mere Saath Aaiye ! ےمیر سا تھ آً ی ہ ے     

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Personal Info    Do You Speak (English/ Urdu)? Kya Aap Angrezi/Urdu Bool Sakte Hain یں؟ کت Ðےہکیا آپ انگریزی/اردوبول سJust a Little. Sirf Thori Si صرف تھوڑی سیWhat's Your Name? Aap Ka Naam Kya Hai? ؟ ہےآپ کانام کیاMy Name Is …. Mera Naam..... Hey ہےمیرانام ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Mohtaram/ Mohtarmah/Anisa /آنس ہمحترم/محترم ہNice To Meet You! Aap Se Milker Khushi Huwi! وÎی! ہآپ سÐ ملکر خوشی ےYou're Very Kind! Aap Bahut Meherban Hain یں ربان ت م ہآپ ب ہ ہWhere Are You From? Aap Ka Taaluq Kahan Se Hai? ؟ اں س ہےآپکا تعلق ک ے ہI'm From (the U.S/ Pakistan) Mera Taaluq Amrika/Pakistan Se Hai /پاکستان س ہےمیراتعلق امریک ے ہI’m (American) Mein Amriki Hoon وں ہمیں امریکی Where Do You Live? Aap Kahan Rahte Hain یں؟ ت اں ر ہآپ ک ے ہ ہI live in (the U.S/ Pakistan) Main Amrika/Pakistan Main Rahta Hoon وں تا /پاکستان میں ر ہمیں امریک ہ ہDid You Like It Here? Kya Aap Ko Yahan Achchha Laga? اں اچھا لگا؟ ہکیا آپ کو یPakistan Is a Wonderful Country Pakistan Bahut Achchha Mulk Hai ت اچھا ملک ہےپاکستان ب ہWhat Do You Do For A Living? Aap Kya Kam Karte Hain? یں؟ ہآپ کیا کام کرت ےI Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Mein Mutarjim/Tajir Hoon وں ہمیںمترجم /تاجر I Like Urdu Mujhe Urdu Achchhi Lagti Hai اردو اچھی لگتی ہےمجھ ےI've Been Learning Urdu For 1 Month Mein Eik Mahine Se Urdu Seekh Raha Hoon وں ا ین س اردو سیکھر ہمیں ایک م ہ ے ہ ہOh! That's Good! Wah Bahut Achchha! ت اچھا! ہوا ب ہHow Old Are You? Aap Ki Umar Kitni Hai? ؟ ہےآپ کی عمر کتنی I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Main Bees/Tees Saal Ka Hoon ہےمیری عمر بیس/تیس سال I Have To Go Mujhe Jana Hai ہےمجھ جانا ےI Will Be Right Back! Main Foran Wapas Aaon ga! میں فورا_ واپس آوں گا!

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Wishes    Good Luck! Allah Ka Fazal Ho و! ہالل کا فضل ہ Happy Birthday! Salgirah Mubarak ہسالگwر مبارک!Happy New Year! Naya Saal Mubarak ال مبارک! Ðنیا سMerry Christmas! Krismas Mubarak کرسمÐس مبارک!Congratulations! Mubarak مبارک!Enjoy! (For meals…) Maze Karein کریں ےمزI'd Like To Visit Pakistan One Day Mai Eik Din Pakistan Jana Chahta Hun وں تا ہمیں ایک دن پاکستان جانا چا ہSay Hi To John For me. Jon Ko Mera Salam Kehna نا ون کو میرا سالم ک ÐہجBless you (when sneezing) Allah Rahm Kare ےالل رحم کر ہGood Night & Sweet Dreams! Shab Bakhair Aur Suhane Khuwab ان خواب! ےشب بخیر اور س ہ     Misunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Maazrat Chahta Hun وں تا ہمعزرت چا ہSorry (for a mistake) Maaf Karna معاف کرناNo Problem! Koi Baat Nahi! یں! ہکوی بات نCan You Say It Again? Kya App Ise Dobarah Keh Sakte Hain? یں؟ سکت ےہکیا آپ اس دوبار ک ہ ہ ےCan You Speak Slowly? Kya Aap Ahistah Keh Saktay Hein? یں؟ سکت ست ک ےہکیا آپ آ ہ ہ ہWrite It Down Please! Barae Mihr bani  Likhye! ! Îکھیwربانی ل م Îےبرا ہ ےI Don't Understand! Main Samjah Nahi! یں! ہمیں سمجھا نI Don't Know! Mujhe Nahi Malum! یںمعلوم! ہمجھ ن ےI Have No Idea. Mujhe Andazah Nahi یں ہمجھ انداز ن ہ ےWhat's That Called In Urdu? Use Urdu Main Kya Kehte Hain? یں؟ ت ہاس اردو میں کیا ک ے ہ ےWhat Does "lingua" Mean In English? Angrezi Main Lingua Kise Kehte Hain? یں؟ ت ہانگریزئ میں لwنگواکwس ک ے ہ ےHow Do You Say "Please" In Pakistani? Aap"Pliiz" Ko Urdu Main Kya Kehte Hain? یں؟ ت ےہآپ اردو میں“ پلیز“کوکیا ک ہWhat Is This? Yeh Kya Hai? ؟ ہےی کیا ہMy Urdu Is Bad. Meri Urdu Kharab  Hai. ہےمیری اردو خراب

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I need to practice my Urdu Mujhe Urdu Ki Mashq Karni Chahiye ی ےمجھ اردو کی مÐشق کرنی چا ہ ےDon't Worry! Pareshan Nahi Hon! وں! یں ہپریشان ن ہ     Expressions & Words in Urdu    Good/ Bad/ So-So. Achchha/ Bura/ Mamuli sa, Thori Thori اچھا/برا/ معمولئ سا،تھوڑی تھوڑیBig/ Small Bara/  Chota بڑا/چھوٹاToday/ Now Aaj/ Abhi آج/ابھیTomorrow/ Yesterday Kal(Aney wala )/  Kal(Gurzra huwa) وا واال/کل گزرا ہکل آن ےYes/ No Haan/ Nahi یں ہاں/ن ہHere You Go! (when giving something) Yeh Lijiye ےی لیجی ہDo You Like It? Kya Yeh Aap Ko Pasand Aya? ہکیا ی آپ کو پÐسند آیا؟I Really Like It! Mujhe Yeh Bahut Pasand Aya! ت پÐسند آیا! ب ہی مجھ ے ہI'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Mujhe Bhuk/Piyas Lagrahi Hai ی ہےمجھ بھوک/پیاس لÐگ ر ہ ےIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Subah Main/ Shaam Main/Raat Main صبح میں/شام میں/رات میںThis/ That. Here/There Yeh/ Woh. Yahan/ Wahan اں اں/و ،ی /و ہی ہ ہ ہ

Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Main/ Aap. Usay -Larkey Ko/ Usey- Larki Ko،لڑکی کو/اس ،لڑک اس ےمیں/آپ ے ے ۔کو

Really! Sach Main! سچ میں!Look! Dekho! دیکھو!Hurry Up! Jaldi Karo! جلدی کرو!What? Where? Kya? Kidher? ر؟ ہکیا؟کدWhat Time Is It? Abhi Kya Waqt Huwa Hai? ؟ وا ہےابھی کیا وقت ہ

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Subah ke 10. Raat ke 7.30 Baje Hainے ک دÐس رات ک ساڑھ  صبح ے ۔ ے

یں ہسات بÐج ےGive Me This! Mujhe Yeh Dijiye/Dena! /دینا! ےمجھ ی دیجی ہ ےI Love You! Mai Aap Se Mohabbat Karta Hun! وں! ہمیں آپ س محبت کÐرتا ےI Feel Sick. Meri Tabiyat Kharab Lag Rahi He ی ہےمیری طبعیت خراب لÐگ ر ہ

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I Need A Doctor Mujhe Tabeeb/Daktar Ki Zururat He! ہےمجھ طبیب/ڈاکٹر کی ضرورت ےOne, Two, Three Eik, Do, Tin ایک،دو،تینFour, Five, Six Char, Panch, Che ےچار،پانچ، چھSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Saat, Aath, Nau, Das سات،آڻھ ،نو،دÐس

Vietnamese Phrases

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Greetings  Hi! chàoGood Morning! chào buổi sángGood Evening! chào buổi tốiWelcome! (to greet someone) Chào mừng bạn ( đã đến đây )!How Are You? bạn có khỏe không?, khỏe chứ?( informal )I'm Fine, Thanks! Cám ơn bạn tôi khỏeAnd You? Bạn thì sao?Good/ So-So. Tốt / cũng tàm tạmThank You (Very Much)! Cám ơn ( rất nhiều )You're Welcome! (answering "thank you") Đừng ngại ( don't mind asking for my help )Hey! Friend! Này!, Ê!I Missed You So Much! Tôi nhớ bạn lắmWhat's New? Có gì mới không?Nothing Much Không có gì nhiềuGood Night! Chúc ngủ ngon!See You Later! Gặp lại sau nhéGood Bye! Tạm biệt

Help & Directions  I'm Lost Tôi bị lạc

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Can I Help You? Tôi có thể giúp bạn điều gì?Can You Help Me? Bạn giúp tôi đựơc không?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)? Phòng tắm ( nhà thuốc ) ở đâu?Go Straight! Then Turn Left/ Right! Đi thẳng, sau đó rẽ trái / phảiI'm Looking For John. Tôi đang tìm John.One Moment Please! Làm ơn đợi một lát!Hold On Please! (phone) Xin giữ máy!How Much Is This? Cái này giá bao nhiêu?Excuse Me...! ( to ask for something) Xin lỗi cho hỏi?Excuse Me! ( to pass by) Xin lỗi, làm ơn nhé!Come With Me! Đi với tôi   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English/ Vietnamese)? Bạn có nói (tiếng Anh/ tiếng Việt) không?Just a Little. Chỉ một chút.What's Your Name? Bạn tên gì?My Name Is …. Tôi tên là...Mr.../ Mrs.…/ Miss… Ông.../bà.../côNice To Meet You! Rất vui được gặp bạn.You're Very Kind! Bạn thật tốt!Where Are You From? Bạn từ đâu đến ( bạn quê ở đâu )?I'm From (the U.S/ Vietnam) Tôi đến từ...I'm (American) Tôi là người ( Mỹ,... )Where Do You Live? Bạn sống ở đâu?I live in (the U.S/ Vietnam) Tôi sống ở....Did You Like It Here? Bạn thích nơi đây chứ?

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Vietnam Is a Wonderful Country .... là một đất nước tuyệt đẹpWhat Do You Do For A Living? Bạn làm gì để kiếm sống?I Work As A (Translator/ Businessman) Tôi làm ( phiên dịch viên / nhà kinh doanh ).I Like Vietnamese Tôi thích tiếng nước...I've Been Learning Vietnamese For 1 Month Tôi đã học tiếng (... ) được 1 tháng.Oh! That's Good! Ồ! Tốt quá, giỏi quá!How Old Are You? Bạn bao nhiêu tuổi?I'm (twenty, thirty…) Years Old. Tôi 23 tuổi.I Have To Go Tôi phải đi đây.I Will Be Right Back! Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay.   Wishes  Good Luck! Chúc may mắnHappy Birthday! Chúc mừng sinh nhật!Happy New Year! Chúc mừng năm mới!Merry Christmas! Chúc giáng sinh vui vẻ!Congratulations! Chúc mừng!Enjoy! (For meals…) Ăn nào! ( only for meals )I'd Like To Visit Vietnam One Day Tôi thích đến Việt Nam một ngày nào đó.Say Hi To John For me. Gửi lời chào hộ tôi đến John.Bless you (when sneezing) Chúa ban phước cho bạn.Good Night & Sweet Dreams! Chúc ngủ ngon và có những giấc mơ đẹp!Misunderstanding    I'm Sorry! (if you don't hear something) Xin lỗi, nhắc lại được không?  Sorry (for a mistake) Xin lỗi!  No Problem! Không sao.  

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Can You Say It Again? Bạn có thể nhắc lại được không?  Can You Speak Slowly? Bạn có thể nói chậm lại không?  Write It Down Please! Làm ơn viết nó ra!  I Don't Understand! Tôi không hiểu.  I Don't Know! Tôi không biết.  I Have No Idea. Tôi chẳng có ý kiến gì cả.  What's That Called In Vietnamese? Cái đó gọi thể nào trong tiếng Việt?  What Does "lingua" Mean In English? Lingua nghĩa là gì trong tiếng Anh?  How Do You Say "Please" In Vietnamese? Bạn nói Please thế nào trong tiếng Việt?  What Is This? Cài này là gì?  My Vietnamese Is Bad. Tên tiếng Việt của tôi xấu.  I need to practice my Vietnamese Tôi cần thực hành tiếng Việt.  Don't Worry! Đừng lo!     Expressions & Words  Good/ Bad/ So-So. Tốt / xấu / bình thườngBig/ Small Lớn / nhỏToday/ Now Hôm nay / bây giờTomorrow/ Yesterday Ngày mai / hôm quaYes/ No Có, vâng, đúng vậy, ừ / khôngHere You Go! (when giving something) Của bạn đây.Do You Like It? Bạn thích nó chứ?I Really Like It! Tôi thật sự thích nó.I'm Hungry/ Thirsty. Tôi đói / khátIn The Morning/ Evening/ At Night. Vào buổi sáng / tối/ ban đêmThis/ That. Here/There Cái này / cái kia. Ở đây / ở đó

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Me/ You.  Him/ Her. Tôi / bạn. Anh ấy / cô ấyReally! Thật sao?, Vậy à?Look! Nhìn kìa!Hurry Up! Nhanh lên!What? Where? Gì cơ? ở đâu?What Time Is It? Mấy giờ rồi?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. 10 giờ. 7 giờ 30 phút chiềuGive Me This! Đưa cho tôi cái này!I Love You! Tôi yêu bạn!I Feel Sick. Tôi cảm thấy mệt.I Need A Doctor Tôi cần đến bác sĩ.One, Two, Three Một, hai, baFour, Five, Six Bốn, năm, sáuSeven, Eight, Nine, Ten Bảy, tám, chín, mừơi

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Yiddish Phrases

EnglishYiddish Phrases (Latin

script) Yiddish (Hebrew script)GreetingsHi! A gutn tog! - "Good day" אß גוטן טאÞג!

Gut-yor! - "Good year" גוט־יאÞר!Gut-shabes! - "Good Saturday" גוט־שבת!Sholem-aleykhem! (to a person you meet for the first time or you haven't seen for a long time) שלום-עליכם!

Good morning! Gutn morgn! גוטן מאÞרגן!Good evening! Gutn ovnt! גוטן אÞוונט!Welcome! (to greet someone)

Borekh habo! (to one person) ברוך־הבא!Brukhim-haboim! (to more than one person) ברוכים־הבאים!

How are you? Vi geyt es? װי גײט עס?I'm fine, thanks! Es geyt gut, a dank! עס גײט גוט, אß דאßנק?And you? Un dir? äן? דיר אוGood / so-so. Gut / nishkoshe. נישקשה / גוטThank you (very much)! A dank! / A sheynem dank! !נקßדא ßנק / !אßשיינעם דא ßאYou're welcome! (answering "thank you")

Zol es zayn dir voyl bakumen! זאÞל עס זַײן דיר ווויל באßקומען!Nishto farvos! נישטאÞ פæאßרװאÞס!Tsu gezunt! צו געזונט!

Hey! Friend! Hay! Khaver! !חבæר הַײ!

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I missed you so much!Ikh hob dikh azoyfil nokh gebenkt.

איך האÞב דיך אßזױפæיל נאÞך?געבענקט

What's new? Vos iz es faran neyes? נײעס פæאßראßן װאÞס איז עס?Nothing much. Nit fil. ניט פæיל!Good night! A gute nakht! אß גוטע נאßכט!See you later! Biz shpeter! שפäעטער ביז!Good bye! Zay gesunt! זַײ געזונט!

Help & DirectionsI'm lost. Ikh bin farloyrn. פæאßרלוירן איך בין.Can I help you? Ken ikh dikh oyshelfn? אויסהעלפæן דיך איך כען?Can you help me? Kenstu mikh oyshelfn? אויסהעלפæן מיך כענסטו?Where is the (bathroom/ pharmacy)?

Vu iz (dos bodtsimer / di apteyke)?

(אßפäטייקע די / באèדצימער דאÞס)?ä איז ווו

Go straight! Then turn left / right!

Gey tsuglaykh! Den links / rekhts vend!

ווענד רעכץ / לינקס דען !!צוגלַײך גײ

I'm looking for John. Ikh zukh Yohan. יאÞהאßן זוכ איך.

One moment please!A moment , ikh bet dikh! / A oygnblik, ikh bet dikh!

!! / ßמענט אÞאיך בעט דיך ,מאאויגנבליק אß ,איך בעט דיך

Hold on please! (phone) Blayb on! בלַײב אÞן!How much is this? Vi tayer iz dos? װי טַײער איז דאÞס?Excuse me ...! ( to ask for something) Zay moykhl! זַײ מוחל!Excuse me! ( to pass by) Zay moykhl! זַײ מוחל!Come with me! Kum mit mir! מיר מיט קומ!

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Personal InfoDo you speak (English/ Yiddish)? Redstu (English / Yidish)? ?( יִידיש / רעדסטו )ענגלישJust a little. Nor a bisl! ! ßר אÞביסל נאWhat's your name? Vi heystu? װי הײסטו ?My name is …. Ikh heys ... איך הייס ...Mr ... / Mrs … / Miss … Her ... / froy ... / fraylin ... הער , ... פæרַײלין , ... פæרוי ...

Nice to meet you!Es frayt mikh dikh tsu kenen. עס פæרַײט מיך דיך צו קענען.

You're very kind! Du bist zeyer khaverish! חבæריש זייער דו ביסט!Where are you from? Fun vanent kumstu? קומסטו פæון וואßנענט?I'm from (the U.S / Germany / Israel)

Ikh bin funem (Amerike / Daytshland / Yisroyl).

ישêראל / דַײטשלאßנד /).בין פæונעם איך (אßמעריקע

I’m (American / German / Israeli)

Ikh bin (amerikaner / daytsh / yisroyli).

ישêראלי / דַײטש /).איך בין (אßמעריקאßנער

Where do you live? Vu voynstu? ?ä וווינסטו וווI live in (the U.S / Germany / Israel).

Ikh voyn inem (Amerike / Daytshland / Yisroyl).

ישêראל / דַײטשלאßנד /).אינעם וווין איך (אßמעריקע

Did you like it here? Iz es dir do gefeln? איז עס דיר דאÞ געפæעלן?(The U.S. / Germany / Israel) is a wonderful country.

Dos (Amerike / Daytshland / Yisroyl) iz a vunderbar land.

äנדערבאßר אß איז )ישêראל. לאßנד ווודַײטשלאßנד / אßמעריקע( דאÞס/

What do you do for a living? Vos iz deyne okupatsye? אÞקופäאßציע דײנע איז וואÞס ?I work as a (translator / businessman)

Ikh bin (iberzetser / soykher). איך בין (סוחר / איבערזעצ).

I like Yiddish. Mir gefelt Yidish. יִידיש געפæעלט מיר.I've been learning Yiddish for 1 month.

Ikh lern mikh zint eynem khoydesh Yidish.

יִידיש חודש אַײנעם זינט מיך.לערן איך

Oh! That's good! Oy! Dos iz gut! ! אוי !גוט איז דאÞסHow old are you? Vi alt bistu? ביסטו אßלט װי?

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I'm (twenty, thirty…) years old.

Ikh bin (tsvantsik / traytsik ...) yorn alt.

יאÞרן אßלט )... דרַײסיק /.צוואßנציק( איך בין

I have to go Ikh muz gebn. מוז געבן איך.I will be right back! Ikh bin teykef tsurik! äף בין איך! צוריק תäיכ

 

Wishes

Good Luck! Zol zayn mit mazel! זאÞל זַײן מיט מזל!

Happy Birthday!Mazltov tsu dayn geboyrn-tog! מזל־טובæ צו דַײן געבוירנטאÞג!

Happy New Year! A gut yor! אß גוט יאÞר!Merry Christmas! Freylekhe nitl! פæרײלעכע ניטל!Congratulations! Mazltov! !æמזל־טובEnjoy! (For meals…) Es gezunterheyt! !עס געזונטערהײט

I'd like to visit (the U.S. / Germany / Israel) one day.

Ikh vil eyn tog dos (Amerike / Daytshland / Yisroyl) bazukhn.

איך וויל איין טאÞג דאÞס.דַײטשלאßנד / / ) אßמעריקע

ישêראל( באßזוכןSay Hi to John for me. Bagris Yohan fun mir. מיר פæון יאÞהאßן באßגריס!Bless you! (when sneezing) Gezunt! געזונט!Good night & sweet dreams!

A gute nakht un zise droymer! äן זיסע אß גוטע נאßכט! טרוימען או

MisunderstandingI'm sorry! (if you don't hear something) Zay moykhl! זַײ מוחל!Sorry (for a mistake) Zay moykhl! זַײ מוחל!No problem! Keyne problem! פäראÞבלעם קײנע!Can you say it again? Kenstu dos nokhamol ?סÞל דאÞמאßכאÞגן נאÞאיבערזא

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iberzogn? כענסטוCan you speak slowly? Kenstu pamelekh redn? כענסטו פäאßמעלעך רעדן?Write it down please! Shrayb es on, ikh bet dikh! ! אÞן עס שרַײב ,איך בעט דיךI don't understand! Ikh farshtey dos nit! ניט דאÞס פæאßרשטיי איך!I don't know! Ikh vis nit! ניט וויס איך!I have no idea. Ikh hob nit keyne idey. אידיי קײנע ניט איך האÞב.What's that called in Yiddish? Vos heyt dos oyf Yidish? אויף יִידיש וואÞס הייט?What does "..." mean in English?

Vos bataytet "..." oyf English? אויף ענגליש ... באßטַײטן וואÞס?

How do you say "..." in Yiddish? Vi zogstu "..." oyf Yidish? װי זאÞגסטו ... אויף יִידיש?What is this? Vos iz dos? װאÞס איז דאÞס?My Yiddish is bad. Mayns Yidish iz shlekht. שלעכט איז יִידיש מַײנס.I need to practice my Yiddish.

Ikh muz mayns Yidish mikh bavegn. באßוועגן מיך יִידיש מַײנס מוז איך.

Don't worry! Zorg dikh nit! !רגן דיךÞניט זא

Expressions & WordsGood / bad / so-so Gut / shlekht / nishkoshe נישקשה / שלעכט / גוטBig / small Gres / kleyn קליין / גרעסToday / now Haynt / atsind צינדßהַײנט / אTomorrow / yesterday Morgn / nekhtn נעכטן / נאÞרגןYes / No Yo / Neyn יאÞ / נײןHere you go! (when giving something) Do! ! ÞדאDo you like it? Gefelt es dir? דיר עס געפæעלט?I really like it! Mir gefelt es zeyer gut! גוט זייער עס געפæעלט מיר!I'm hungry / thirsty. Ikh bin hungerik / dorshtik. דאÞרשטיק / הונגעריק איך בין.

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In The Morning / evening / at night.

In der fri / inem ovnt / baynakht

בַײנאßכט / אÞוונט אים / אין דערפæרי

This / that. Here / there Dos / yene. Do / dort. . Þרט / דאÞס .דאÞיענע / דאMe / you. Him / her. Ikh / du. Er / zi. ער / זי / .זי / איך.Really! A? / Azoy? / Take? ? ßזוי / ?אßקע / ?אßטאLook! Kuk! !קוקHurry up! Ayl! אַײל!What? Where? Vos? Vu? ä ?וואÞס? וווWhat time is it? Vifl iz der zeyger? וויפæל איז דער זייגער?

It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm.

Es iz tsen a zeyger. Es iz zibene un traytsik inem ovnt.

. עס איז .עס איז צען אß זייגער äן דרַײסיק אינעם אÞוונט זיבענע או

Give me this! Gib mir dos! דאÞס גיב מיר!I love you! Ikh hob dikh lib! האÞב דיך ליב איך!I feel sick. Ikh fli krank. קראßנק פæיל איך!I need a doctor. Ikh badarf a doktor. דאÞקטאÞר אß באßדאßרף איך.one, two, three eyns, tsvey, dray דרַײ ,צוויי ,איינסfour, five, six fir, finef, zeks זעקס ,פæינעף ,פæירseven, eight, nine, ten zibn, akht, nayn, tsen צען ,נַײן ,אßכט ,זיבן

 

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Zulu Phrases

English Phrases Zulu PhrasesGreetings in Zulu  Hi! Sawubona! (to a person)

Sanibona! (to persons)Good Morning! Sawubona! (to a person)

Sanibona! (to persons)Good Evening! Sawubona! (to a person)

Sanibona! (to persons)Welcome! (to greet someone) Ngiyakwemukela! (to a person)

Ngiyanemukela! (to persons)How are you? Unjani?

I'm fine, thanks! Ngikhona, ngiyabonga! / Ngiyaphila, ngiyabonga!

And you? Wena unjani?Good / so-so. Ngisaphila! / Angiphili kakhulu!Thank you (very much)! Ngiyabonga (kakhulu)!You're welcome! (answering "thank you") Kulungile!Hey! Friend! Heyi! Shomi!I missed you so much! Ngikukhumbulile kangaka!

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What's new? Zithini ezintsha?Nothing much Lutho oluningi!Good night! Lala kahle! (to a person

Lalani kahle! (to persons)See you later! Sizobonana!Good Bye! Sala kahle! (to a person staying)

Salani kahle! (to persons staying)Hamba kahle! (to a person leaving)Hambani kahle! (to persons leaving)

Help & Directions  I'm lost. Ngilahlekile.Can I help you? Ngingakusiza na?Can you help me? Ungangisiza na?Where is the (bathroom / pharmacy)? Likuphi (ikamelo lokugezela / ikhemisi)?

Go Straight! Then Turn left / right!Qonda ngqo! Khona-manjalo jikela ngakwesobunxele / ngakwesokudla!

I'm looking for John. Ngifuna uJohane.One moment please! Siza ulinde umzuzu owodwa!Hold on please! (phone) Siza ulinde umzuzu owodwa!How much is this? Kubiza malini?

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Excuse me ...! ( to ask for something) Uxolo!Excuse me! ( to pass by) Uxolo!Come with me! Woza nami!   Personal Info  Do You Speak (English / Zulu)? Ukhuluma (isiNgisi / isiZulu) na?Just a little. Kancane kodwa.What's your name? Ngubani igama lakho?My name is …. Igama lami ngu...Mr ... / Mrs ... uMunz ... / uNkk ...Nice to meet you! Ngiyajabula ukukwazi!You're very kind! Umusa kakhulu!Where are you from? Uphumaphi?I'm from (the U.S / South Africa). Ngiphuma (eMelika / eNingizimu Afrika).I’m (American) Ngigowaze eMerika.Where do you live? Uhlalaphi?I live in (the U.S / South Africa) Ngihlala (eMerika / eNingizimu Afrika).Did you like it here? Ukuthandile lapha na?Choose  1) Durban / Johannesburg is a wonderful city. 1) iThekwini / iGoli lidolobha elimangalisayo.2) South Africa is a wonderful country. 2) iNingizimu Afrika lizwe elimangalisayo.What do you do for a living? Usebenzani?I Work as a (translator/ businessman)

Ngisebenza njengomhumushi / njengosomabhizinisi.

I like Zulu. Ngithanda isiZulu.

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I've been learning Zulu For 1 Month Bengifunda isiZulu inyanga eyodwa.Oh! That's good! Kukhule!How old are you? Uneminyaka emingaki?

I'm (twenty, thirty …) years old.Ngineminyaka (eshumi ebili / eshumi ethathu ...).

I have to go. Ngifanele ngihambe.I will be right back! Ngizobuya!

Wishes     Good Luck! Ngikufisela inhlanhla!Happy Birthday! Halala ngosuku lokuzalwa!Happy New Year! Unyaka omusha omuhle!Merry Christmas! UKhisimusi omuhle!Congratulations! Ngiyakuhalalisela!Enjoy! (For meals…) Thokoleza ukudla!

I'd like to visit South Africa one dayNgiyothanda ukuvakasha iNingizimu Afrika ngelinye ilanga.

Say Hi to John for me. Ngikhonele uJohane.Bless you (when sneezing) ??Good night & sweet dreams! Ubusuku obuhle namaphupho amamnandi!   Misunderstanding  I'm sorry! (if you don't hear Ngiyaxolisa!

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something)Sorry (for a mistake) Phephisa!No problem! Akunkinga!Can you say it again? Ukwazi ukukuthi futhi na?Can you speak slowly? Ukwazi ukukhuluma ngokudonda na?Write it down please! Siza ubhale phansi!I don't understand! Angizwa!I don't know! Angazi!I have no idea. Anganomkhankanyo!What's that called in Zulu? Leyinto uyisho kanjani ngesiZulu?What does "..." mean in English? ... ukusho kanjani ngesiNgisi?How do you say "..." in Zulu? ... ukusho kanjani ngesiZulu?What is this? Yini le?My Zulu is bad. IsiZulu sami sibi.I need to practice my Zulu. Ngidinga ukuzijwayeza isiZulu sami.Don't worry! Musa ukwenqena!   Expressions & Words  Good / bad Kuhle / KubiBig / small Kukhulu / KuncaneToday / now Namhlanje / ManjeTomorrow / yesterday Kusasa / IzoloYes / No Yebo / ChaHere you go! (when giving something) Nazo-ke!Do you like it? Uyakuthanda na?I really like it! Ngiyakuthanda ngempela!I'm hungry / thirsty. Ngilambile. / Ngomile!

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In the morning / evening / at night Ekuseni / kusihlwa / ebusukuThis / that. Here / there Lokhu / lokho. Lapha / Lapho.Me / you. Him / her. Mina / wena. Yena / yena.Really! Ngempela!Look! Bheka!Hurry Up! Jahela!What? Where? Yini? Ngaphi?What time is it? Sikhathi sini?It's 10 o'clock. 0730pm. Isikhathi ngu10.  Isikhathi ngu7.30 kusihlwa.Give me this! Ngibize le!I love you! Ngiyakuthanda!I feel sick. Ngiyagula.I need a doctor Ngidinga udokotela.one, two, three kunye, isibili, kuthathufour, five, six okune, isihlanu, isithupha

seven, eight, nine, tenisikhombisa, isishiyagalombili, isishiyagalolunye, ishumi

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