Words & Phrases
Mi orait tasol. “ How much is that? ” Em hamas? “ How much is this? ” Dispela em hamas? “ I’d like one please. ” Mi laikim wanpela plis. “ I would like to go to [Parliament House] ” Mi laik go long [Parliament House]. “ Can you come with me? ” Inap yu kam wantaim mi? “ No, I don’t want (to/ that/this). ” Sori nogat, mi less. “ Please, can you help me with this? ” Plis, inap yu halivim mi wantaim dispela
samting? “ What is that? ” Em wanem? “ That is/was very good! ” Em i gutpela stret! “ That is/was bad! ” Em no gut (pronounced goot)! “ That is/she is/he is OK. ” Em orait. “ Where are you from? ” Yu bilong wanem hap? “ I’m from England. ” Mi mangi Inglan. “ I’d like lots/plenty please. ” Mi laikim planti plis. “ I need a rest. ” Mi laik malolo liklik.
Lido village, Vanimo, West Sepik Photo: US Embassy
“ What is your name? ” Wanem nem bilong yu? “Who are you?” Yu whosait? “My name is [Sarah]” Nem bilong mi [Sarah].
“ Thank you very much ” Tenk yu tru! “ No thank you ” Sori nogat. “ How are you? ” Yu orait? “ I’m fine ”
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