76 Basic Khasi Words and Phrases you need to know (English to Khasi)

 Are you going to Meghalaya and want to learn some basic Khasi phrases? If yes, what a great idea! Here I have listed the Khasi language words and phrases in English that you should know.

Especially, the locals appreciate you, and when you use these phrases, they will come in handy in many situations.

Learn Khasi Language Words

The Khasi language belongs to the Austro-Asiatic language family, spoken by the Khasi people in Meghalaya with over 1 million speakers as of 2011. There are two main dialects: Nonglung and Bhoi.

Basic Greetings in Khasi

In Meghalaya, you'll notice that people also speak Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia. When you visit their region, knowing a few basic words in Khasi will make locals much more open and friendly.

• Hi/Hello - Khublei!
• What's your name? - Phi kyrteng kumno?
• How are you? - Kumno phi long?
• What's up? - Phi leh aiu?
• Good morning! - Ka step ba kmen
• Nice to see you - Sngewtynnad ban iohi ia phi
• See you later! - Ngin sa iakynduh shibit
• Welcome - Pdiang sngewbha

20 Conversation Phrases in Khasi

Hi, my name is ... - Ka kyrteng jong nga

Where are you from? - Phi dei naei?
I am from Shillong - Nga dei na Shillong
What do you do? - Phi trei kam aiu?
I work at NEHU - Nga la pule ha NEH University

You are so beautiful - Phi bhabriew bha
Do you love me? - Phi ieid ne em ia nga?
I love you - Nga ieid ia phi
Can I get your phone number - Nga lah ban ioh ia u number jong phi?
Yes - Hooid
Do you have Facebook?
No - Em
I miss you - Nga sngewtmang
I am sorry - Nga sngewsih
Do you know English? - Hato phi nang ban kren phareng?
I am learning Khasi - Nga dang pule Khasi
I don't understand - Ngam sngewthuh
Can you help me? - Phi lah ban iarap ia nga!
I am lost - Nga la jah
Where can I find this? - Hangno ngi lah ban shem ia kane?
Thank you - Khublei

Must Read: 50 Conversational Phrases in Khasi

How to Address Others in Khasi

If you want to address them in their local language for familiarity. You can use these Khasi words.

• Brother - Bah heh
• Sister - Kong heh
• Uncle - Ukni/mama

Directions and Transportation

If you're travelling to a new town or village and can't find a certain sight, you may need to ask general questions for directions to the locals.

• Where is the bus stand? - Hangno ka don ka jaka ieng bus
• Where is the bathroom? - Hangno ka kamra shet
• Where is the restroom? - Hangno ki jaka leit shabar?
• Where is it? - Hangno ka don?
• How long will it take! - Katno ka por kan shim por?
• Where should I get off? - Hangno nga dei ban hiar?
• How do I get to ... - Kumno ngan poi sha ...
• Left - Kadiang
• Right - Badei
• Straight - Babeit
• Here - Hangne

Basic Khasi for Eating at a Restaurant or Hotel

Here are a few Khasi words for eating, ordering food. When you're visiting a restaurant where speaking Khasi is optional. Most hotel staff are fluent in English. So, you may not need to worry about speaking Khasi at a restaurant or hotel.

• Could I see the menu? - Nga lah ban iohi ia ka menu?
• What is this? - kaei kane?
• I am a vegetarian - Nga dei u nongbam dohkha
• How much is it? - Katno ka long?
• I want this - Nga kwah ia kane
• I want more ... - Nga kwah shuh shuh ...
• One cup of tea - Kawei ka khuri sha
• It's hot - Ka long kaba shit
• Water - Ka um
• It was delicious - Ka long kaba bang!

Shopping at the local market

Can I change money? - Nga lah ban pynkylla pisa?

How much is this? - Katno kane ka long?

It's too expensive - Ka long kaba rem dor palat!

Lower the price - Dam kom korok
I want this - Moi aitu lage
I don't want it - Nalage hobo!

Khasi Numbers

When you go shopping, you need to know the Khasi numbers, especially at the local market. Because they can't be sure that everyone speaks English there.

• One - Wei
• Two - Ar
• Three - Lai
• Four - Saw
• Five - San
• Six - Henrew
• Seven - Henniew
• Eight - Phra
• Nine - Khendai
• Ten - Shiphew
• Twenty - Arphew
• Thirty - Laiphew
• Forty - Sawphew
• Fifty - Sanphew
• Sixty - Henriphew
• Seventy - Henniephew
• Eighty - Phraphew
• Ninety - Khendaiphew
• Hundred - Shispah
• Five hundred - Sanspah
• One thousand - Shihajar

Here you can learn more numbers 1 to 100 in Khasi.

I hope you enjoy the learning!

FAQs on Khasi language words

Q1. How do you say hello in the Khasi language?

Ans: You can say Khublei in Khasi.

Q2. How do I say I am fine in Khasi?

Ans: I am fine is said as Nga biang in Khasi.

Q3. What is your name in Khasi?

Ans: You can ask "Phi kyrteng kumno?".

Q4. How do you say "I love you" in Khasi?

Ans: You can say Nga ieid ia phi.

Q5. How can I say Where are you going in Khasi?

Ans: Shano phin leit? in Khasi