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Yapese Phrases

Artwork by Kuuleilani Dinmeg Fillmed, Dalipebinaw Elementary, Yap FSM

English YAPESE Sounds like...
Hello Mogethin MO-gay-thin
Good morning Fal'e kadbul FAHL-leh KHAD-bul
Good afternoon Fal'e misii FAHL-leh mih-See
Good evening Fal'e baleyal FAHL-leh bahl-LIE-yal
Good night (none) (none)
Thank you Kammagar KAHM-mah-gahr
You're welcome (none) (none)
Goodbye Kafel/Kefel kah-FEHL
My name is (insert name) Fithngag ea (insert name) fith-NGAHG* eh (insert name)
What is your name? Minii fithngam? mih-NEE fith-NGAHM?*
Yes Ea a (as in apple)
No Danga DOHNG*-ah

* Pronounce 'NG' by putting back of tongue at top of mouth