Basic Words And Phrases

Question 1

I

Answer 1

Njan = Nyan

” Nj “ is pronounced as “ Nya “

Question 2

Mine

Answer 2

Ente = Ende

Question 3

You

Answer 3

Informal / Younger = Nee = Nee
Formal / Older = Ningal / Thangal = Ningal / Thangal

Question 4

Your

Answer 4

Ninte - Ninde

Question 5

He

Answer 5

Avan = Avan

Question 6

His

Answer 6

Avante = Avande

Question 7

She

Answer 7

Aval = Aval

Question 8

Her

Answer 8

Avalude = Avalude

Question 9

They

Answer 9

Avar = Avar

Question 10

Their

Answer 10

Avarude = Avarude

Question 11

That

Answer 11

Athu - Adhe

” U is pronounced like an e ( Strong U ) “

Question 12

This

Answer 12

Ithu = Idhe

” U is pronounced like an e ( Strong U ) “

Question 13

There

Answer 13

Avide = Avide

Question 14

Here

Answer 14

Ivide = Ivide

Question 15

How are you

Answer 15

Informal / Younger

Ninakku Sugamano / Ninakku Sugamalle = Ninakke Sugamane / Ninakku Sugamalle

Formal / Older

1. Ningalku Sugamano / Sugamalle = Ningalku Sugamane / Sugamalle
2. Enthokeyund Vishesham = Endokeyunde Vishesham

• Sugamille = Are you sick ?

How to reply to this question

1. Sugam = Fine / Happy
2. Enikk ( Enikke ) Sugamane = I am fine
3. Sugamanu ( Sugamane ) / Sugam Thanne = I am fine

Question 16

Come Inside, Be Seated

Answer 16

Agathekku ( Inside ) Varoo ( Come ), Irikoo = Agatheku Varu, Irikew

” oo “ is pronounced as “ ew “

Question 17

Have Tea

Answer 17

Chaaya Kudikoo = Chaya Kudikew

Question 18

Have Coffee

Answer 18

Kaapi Kudikoo = Kaapi Kudikew

Question 19

See You Later

Answer 19

Pinne Kanaam ( See You ) = Pinne Kanaam
Poyitt Varam = Poyitte Varam ( More commonly used )

• Have to stress the letter “ n “ in Kanaam

Question 20

See You Again

Answer 20

Veendum ( Again ) Kanaam ( See You ) = Veendum Kanaam

• Have to stress the letter “ n “ in Kanaam

Question 21

Thank You

Answer 21

Nnanni = Nnanni