Conversational Mi'gmaq

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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