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Marshallese
Phrases
| English |
MARSHALLESE |
Sounds like... |
| Hello |
Iakwe |
YAH-kway |
| Good morning |
Iakwe |
YAH-kway |
| Good afternoon |
Iakwe |
YAH-kway |
| Good evening |
Iakwe |
YAH-kway |
| Good night |
(none) |
(none) |
| Thank you |
Kommol |
kohm-mohl |
| You're welcome |
Kinjouij |
kun-JOHJ |
| Goodbye |
Bar iakwe |
bar YAH-kway |
| My name is (insert name) |
Eta in (insert name) |
E-da een (insert name) |
| What is your name? |
Etam? |
e-dam? |
| Yes |
Aet |
ah-ET |
| No |
Jaab |
jahb |
+ Roll the 'r' (as in Spanish)
* 'KH' sound should come from the back of the throat
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