Difference between revisions of "Conversational Mi'gmaq"
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| I'm fine. And you? | | I'm fine. And you? | ||
| − | | Welei. Gatu gi'l(ew? | + | | Welei. Gatu gi'l(ew)? |
| Response to ''Me' talein?''. ''gi'l'' is singular, ''gi'lew'' is plural. | | Response to ''Me' talein?''. ''gi'l'' is singular, ''gi'lew'' is plural. | ||
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Revision as of 08:22, 2 February 2014
| English | Mi'gmaq | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hi | Gwe' | |
| Thank you | Wela'lin | One person to another person |
| Thank you | Wela'lioq | One person to many people |
| Thank you | Wela'lieg | Two or more people to one or more people |
| Yes | E'e | pronounced "ehe" |
| No | Moqwa | |
| What's up? | Taliaq? | not |
| How are you? | Me' talein? | Asking one person |
| How are you? | Me' talioq/talultioq? | Asking two people/asking three or more |
| I'm fine. And you? | Welei. Gatu gi'l(ew)? | Response to Me' talein?. gi'l is singular, gi'lew is plural. |
| Good morning! | Weliegsipu'g | |
| Good day! | Weligisgug! | |
| Good night (before bed) | Welimpa | literally: sleep well |
| Happy birthday! | Uliajipuna'! | |
| What is your name? | Taluisin (gi'l)? | To one person |
| What is your name? | Taluisioq (gilew)? | To two people |
| What is your name? | Taluisultioq (gilew)? | To three or more people |
| Where are you from? | Tami tett tle'awin? | To one person |