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Palauan Phrases

Artwork by Cherish Andres, Koror Elementary, Republic of Palau

English PALAUAN Sounds like...
Hello Alii a-LEE
Good morning Ungil tutau oong-EEL too-TOW+
Good afternoon Ungil sueleb (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Ungil chodechosong
(1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

oong-EEL swelb

oong-EEL oath-OH-song

Good evening Ungil kebesengei (after 5 p.m.) oong-EEL kebba-sung-NGAY*
Good night Me a klukuk/tutau mah CLUE-gook/too-TOW+
Thank you Mesulang m-soo-LAHNG
You're welcome Ng diak im dee-AHK
Goodbye

Mechikung

Ak merolung

may-ee-KOONG (said by person staying behind)
AHK mare-oh-loong (said by person leaving)

My name is (insert name) A ngklek a (insert name) ahng KLEK a (insert name)
What is your name? Ng techa ngklem? TAHNG-KLEM?
Yes Chochoi (short form "choi") OH-OY
No Ng diak in dee-AHK

+ 'ow' as in 'owl'
* Pronounce 'NG' by putting back of tongue at top of mouth