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Carolinian Phrases

Artwork by Anne R. Pelen, William S. Reyes School, CNMI

English CAROLINIAN Sounds like...
Hello Tirow tee-ROW+
Good morning Leesor allim LAY-sohr+ a-LIM
Good afternoon Raal allim rel+ a-LIM
Good evening (none) (none)
Good night Leebwong allim lay-BONG a-LIM
Thank you Ghilissow KHEE*-lee-so
You're welcome E ghatch schagh eh HATCH sha
Goodbye Ulee lo oo-LAY la
My name is (insert name) Iteey nge (insert name) eh-tay NAHNG (insert name)
What is your name? Meeta itomw? meh-TIE eh-tom
Yes Oo ah
No Ehe eh-HEH

+ Roll the 'r' (as in Spanish)
* 'KH' sound should come from the back of the throat