Hello.
Ziē.
This Anyēa phrase is as meaningless as 'hello' does; people just use it to greet each other.
How are you?
Sheo-ǵa tsa?
| Sheo | -ǵa | tsa |
|---|---|---|
| enjoying onself;
having a good time |
subject is second person,
singular |
marking a yes-no question |
This literally translates into 'Are you having a good time?'. A bit rude in English it seems, but very okay in Anyēa.
Fine, thank you.
Sheo-nta ieli.
| Sheo | -nta | ieli |
|---|---|---|
| enjoying onself;
having a good time |
subject is first person,
singular |
really,
honestly speaking |
This literally translates into 'I am really having a good time'. In Anyēa there is no word for 'yes' or 'no', and people repeat the question more than in English they do.
May I please ask, what is your name?
Ci-nta pū-bin-ǵa-me tsa qie?
| Ci | -nta | pū | -bin | -ǵa | -me | tsa | qie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| know | subject is first person,
singular |
name | honoured,
dignified |
second person,
singular |
possessive case | marks
yes-no question |
once, one time |
Literally, 'Can I know your dignified name just for once?'.
What is your name?
Dre-sie pū-ǵa-me?
| Dre | -sie | pū | -ǵa | -me |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| what | identical case marker
(this is a verb-like case; so Lonya-sie serves as the predicate) |
name | subject is second person,
singular |
possessive case marker |
My name is Lonya.
Lonya-sie-nta.
| Lonya | -sie | -nta |
|---|---|---|
| personal name
(Literally, good and fragrant) |
identical case marker
(this is a verb-like case; so Lonya-sie serves as the predicate) |
subject is first person,
singular |
This literally translates into 'I am Lonya'.
Nice to meet you.
H́ēn-ǵa-plhā shūn.
| H́ēn | -ǵa | -plhā | shūn |
|---|---|---|---|
| get to know | second person, singular | marks the object | good, happy |
This literally translates into 'It feels good getting to know you'.
Please.
Shēndo!
This is slightly stronger in emotion than 'please' in English.
Thank you.
Ābei.
This phrase is believed to have evolved from an ancient Anyēa term meaning 'I owe you'.
You're welcome.
Zāne-b́ea.
| Zāne | -b́ea |
|---|---|
| trouble, big affair | little or no |
This literally translates into 'no problem' or 'it's not a big thing'.
Excuse me. (getting attention)
Ai dzudza!
| Ai | dzudza |
|---|---|
| exclaimation | here |
This literally translates into 'Oi there!'. Simply saying 'dzudza' also carries the meaning of 'excuse me'.
Excuse me. (begging pardon or passing by)
Do-ǵa.
This literally translates into 'You are embarrassed'. A bit strange for English speakers, but this is how Anyēa works.
I'm sorry.
Ian-cü-nta.
| Ian | -cü | -nta |
|---|---|---|
| to owe nothing to;
to have the right to face |
not | first person, singular |
This literally translates into 'I don't have the right to face you'. The Anyēa word 'ian' is quite unique to the culture, and carries a meaning that the speaker has done nothing bad to the listener, and thus can face them with no shame.
It's okay.
Zāne-b́ea.
Note that this reply to 'I'm sorry' is identical to that of 'thank you'. It's not such a big thing, after all.
Goodbye.
Singie.
This carries the meaning of 'wishing for good'.
I can't speak Anyēa.
Kī-la-cü-nta Anyēa.
| Kī | -la | -cü | -nta | Anyēa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| speak | to be able to | not | I | the Anyēa language |
Do you speak English?
Kī-la-ǵa Ing-h́uo?
| Kī | -la | -ga | Ing | h́uo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| speak | to be able to | you | British | language |
Is there someone here who speaks English?
Ing-h́uo-kī-la-cia tsa?
This literally translates into 'Any English speaker?'.
Help!
Gāmen!
Gāmen means, well, 'help'.
Good morning!
Ziali!
This comes from the Anyēa for 'Hello suns', as there are two suns in Anyēa.
Good evening!
Singali!
This comes from 'Goodbye suns'.
Good night! (to sleep)
Ziē sūf-li.
'Hello dreams'.
I don't understand.
Tsu-cü-nta.
Where is the toilet?
Lho dzanū?
