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SN ENGLISH FULANI
1 Hello! Mihofnima
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How are you? / What’s up? No’awani/koyahata?
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I’m fine. And you? Mido jam,anbo?
4 Please. Useni
5 Thank you. / Thank you very much. Miyetti/miyeti sosai
6 You’re Welcome Ja66ama
7 Goodbye. / Bye. / See you soon. Jippu jam/saito minfotti/hofnu sare
8 Greetings Hofnugo
9 Excuse me Hokkam wakkati
10 I’m sorry. Wadu munyal
11 What’s your name? No indema?
12 I’m… / My name is… / I am called… Min inde am/bedo nyauna am.
13 Nice to meet you. Minani beldum fattugo bema
14 Where are you from? Hato a’ifti?
15 I’m from… Mi iftiti
16 I’d like to introduce my friend/wife/husband. Miyidi mi holla sobajo/debbo/gorko am.
17 How old are you? Ndubima noi?
18 I’m… years old. Ndubi am sappo
19 What do you do for a living? Ko’a watta no’avai maroyanki?
20 I’m a doctor Mi yaudo himbe
21 What do you do for fun? / What are your hobbies? Ko’awatta je jelede/foptugo
22 I don’t like… Miyida
23 Yes. Eh
24 No. Na non
LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION
25 Do you speak…? Ado volwa?
26 I don’t understand miheiftai
27 I speak a little… Mido volwa seda
28 I don’t speak… Miwala volwa
29 Could you please speak a little slower? A’wawan volugo be hakkilo?
30 Could you write that down? Awawan vindungo’am
31 Could you repeat that? Awawan lornutungo am na?
32 How do you say…? No’aviyata
33 What does… mean? Ko’anufata
34 What time is it? Noi wakkati man?
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It’s (five o’clock. Jamdi jui
SHOPPING & MONEY
36 How much? Noi on?
37 I would like… mimaran
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Can I pay by credit card/debit card? Miwawan yabugo kati nyamade?
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Here you go. Hado min yahata
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Could I see this/that one? Miwawan larugo do’o ko to’o?
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What time do you open/close? Jambi noi a’mabbititta/mabbata?
42 Do you have this in small/large/medium? Adon mari ge petel/manga/daidai?
43 Do you have anything cheaper? Adon mari hunde koidum na?
44 It’s too expensive. Naudum
45 I’ll give you… for it. Mihokkete gamman
46 Where can I exchange money? Tomihebata sanji chede?
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How much for a first class/second class/economy ticket to…?
Nai’on je aji arande /didabre/tikiti tattali jaudi je..
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A one-way/return ticket to… please.
Lawal gotel/je hebugo tikiti am useni
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Here’s my passport.
Nda hoto am
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What time does the bus/train/plane/ferry from… arrive?
Wakkati toi bas/jirgi leddi/jirgi dau jippata?
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What time does the bus/train/plane/ferry to… depart?
Wakkati toi bas/jirgi leddi/jirgi dau ummata?
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Which platform/gate/terminal?
Tabrawal dume
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Is the bus/train/plane direct?
Bas/jirgi leddi/jirgi dau
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Do I have to change buses/trains?
Saito mi sanji bas na/jirgi leddi?
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Do I need a seat reservation?
Midon wani haje babalsiga?
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Is this seat taken?
Be jafti pelel jode?
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When is the next train/bus/minibus/ferry to…?
Nde on jirgi leddi /bas/petel/jirgi vurta nga.
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Could you call me a taxi?
A’wawan nyaunugo’am bas na?
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I’d like to go to…
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Could you let me know when to get off?
A’wawan yachugo’am ndebe ummata
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Where could I rent a bike/car?
Tomi hebata guwari mashin ko mota?
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I’d like to rent a bike/car.
Miyidi gowari mashin ko mota
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Could you recommend a good restaurant?
A’wawan numugohotel bodumje?
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What would you recommend?
Dume on shawarama?
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What are some local specialties?
Dume’on sare fere kilindum?
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What is the special of the day?
Dume’on jeyalade musamman
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Could I see the menu, please?
Miwawan larugo dereji defugo nyiri?
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A beer/coffee/tea, please.
Ndiyam gauri/coffee/
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Could I get the bill, please / The check, please.
Miwawan larugo lisafi leuru useni?
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I’m allergic to…
Miwawan hebugo masala
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That was delicious!
Todo buri velugo
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This isn’t what I ordered.
Nado mimari hajeba
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Can I buy you a drink?
Miwawan sodugo kujeji yerigona?
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Let’s have another!
Hami heba fere
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How do I get to…?
Noimi wawata yahugo?
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It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/at the corner.
Don nano/don nyamo/lawal gotel/ha selal
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How far is…?
Noi dayugo mai
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Where is the closest bank/post office/exchange office?
Hato banki badidum//pellel sanji?
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Where can I find tourist information?
Hato mihebata habaru nanugo beldum?
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Do you have a map?
Adon mari taswiro duniya na?
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Can you show me that on the map?
Awawan hollugo’am taswiro duniya na?
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Where is the (American embassy/consulate?
Toi on ofis je jakada amurka?
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What is the entrance fee?
Noi’on chede nastugo?
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What is that building?
Dume’on mahol todo?
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What’s on at the cinema/theatre/opera tonight?
Dume’on ha babal taloi?
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That’s a beautiful church/cathedral/building.
/mohol
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What is there to see around here?
Dume’on jebe laratahado?
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I have a reservation.
Midon mari babal sigigo
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Do you have any single/double rooms available?
A’wadi sudu gotel/didi?
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Could I see the room?
Mi wawan larugo sudu
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I’d like to stay for… nights.
Miyidi mi wala
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Is breakfast included?
Mihauti be nyamdu fajiri
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The TV/air conditioner/lamp in my room doesn’t work.
Telebijan/hendu/fitilaje sudu’am wala huwa
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Could I get a different room?
Miheban sudu fere?
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Is there a restaurant here?
Wodi hotel hado na?
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Help!
Vallude
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I need a doctor/dentist/police officer.
Midi haje likita/
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Is there pharmacy nearby?
Wodi sudu yarugo lekki je dayai?
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Can I use your phone?
Miwawan nafturgo be wayama
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Call the police/ambulance!
Yaunu mota dansanda