Dmakmakis

Phrasebook

Everyday phrases

Learn these first — you’ll hear them in every chapter

Greetings

  • Helo! · Hi!

    Hello! · Hi!

  • Bog gérai! · Bog nagan!

    Good morning! · Good evening!

  • Vogu its yung? — Ittsi its bogat.

    How are you? — I’m good.

Introductions

  • Ittsa nam its…

    My name is…

  • Fran vunk grabekén yunge!

    Nice to meet you!

Politeness

  • Lopféter

    Please (at the start or end of a request)

  • Atné! · Latra atkas!

    Thanks! · Many thanks!

  • Atné ul ittse.

    Thank you. (formal)

  • Nantéorach!

    You’re welcome! / Not at all!

  • Fanté! · Fanté ittse!

    Sorry! Excuse me! · I’m sorry, forgive me!

Basics

  • Yok. · Na.

    Yes. · No.

Goodbyes

  • Sing!

    Goodbye!

  • Ping dafuter! · Ping yohér!

    See you tomorrow! · See you later!

  • Sklafé bogatli!

    Good night! Sleep well!