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Pohnpeian Phrases

Artwork by Aleen Albert, Sapwalap Elementary, Pohnpei FSM

English POHNPEIAN Sounds like...
Hello Kaselehlia ka-say-LEH-lee-eh
Good morning Menseng mwahu men-seng mwow
Good afternoon Souwas mwahu soh-wus mwow
Good evening Soutik mwahu soh-tik mwow
Good night Pwohng mwahu pohng* mwow
Thank you Kalahngan ka-LANG*-an
You're welcome Komw dehr kupwurohki kom DER+ koo-poor+-O-kee
Goodbye Kaselehlia ka-say-LEH-lee-eh
My name is (insert name) Edei (insert name) eh-TAY (insert name)
What is your name? Ia edemw? ya TOM
Yes Eih ay ('hay' without the 'h')
No Soh soh

+Roll the 'r' (as in Spanish)
* Pronounce 'NG' by putting back of tongue at top of mouth