Pronouns are listed in normal mode unless otherwise noted.
Greetings and Farewells
| Jolan'tru |
Hello/Goodbye - semiformal; the most popular greeting |
| Y'hhau |
Hello/Goodbye - informal; used among friends and family |
| Æfvadh |
Be welcome - formal greeting |
| Shaoi ben |
Formal greeting, superior to inferior |
| Shaoi dan |
Formal greeting, nonmodal |
| Shaoi kon |
Formal greeting, inferior to superior |
| Bedah |
Goodbye - formal |
| Bed aoi |
Goodbye forever |
Thank you
| Khnai'ra |
Semiformal; nonmodal |
| Khnai'ru rhissiuy |
Superior to inferior |
| Khlinæ arhem |
Inferior to superior |
Yes and No
| Ie |
Yes |
| Daie |
Yes - inferior to superior |
| Au'e |
An emphatic Yes |
| Dhat |
No |
Other Words and Phrases
| Vikra temflaiihe'rhe? |
Where is the restroom? |
| Narihu-difv hwi? |
What is your name? |
| Narihu ... arhem. |
My name is ... |
| Dochai-difv Ænglish hwi? |
Do you speak English? |
| Arhem ssuajukhe. |
I don't understand. |
| Ta'krenn! |
Look! Look at that! |
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