Nagamese language is the lingua franca of Nagaland. It is cute language to listen to and also easy to learn. There are so many similarities between Assamese, Bengali, and Nagamese. If you belong to the Assamese and Naga communities, you will have no problem communicating with each other.
Are you thinking of going to Nagaland and want to learn some basic Nagamese words and phrases? You've come to the right place. Here we have listed the most essential phrases in Nagamese to help you start speaking quickly. You can use them in many situations, like for greetings, at the market, hotel directions, and many more. Let's get started!
Basic Greetings in Nagamese
Here are some basic greetings and conversational phrases in Nagamese:
Hello - Hi/Hello are quite common.
What is your name? - Aapni laga naam ki ase?
My name is Thairili - Moi laga naam Thairili ase
How are you? - Kinika ase?
I am fine - Bishi bhal ase
What are you doing? - Aapni ki kori ase?
Where are you from? - Aapni kute para ase?
I am from Dimapur - Moi Dimapur para ase
Where are you going? - Kote jai ase?
I am going to Kohima - Moi Kohima te jai ase
Do you know English - Aapni English jane?
I don't understand - Moi na buje
I am sorry - Moi ke maap kori dibi
Speak slowly! - Olop aaste para kobi!
You're so beautiful - Aapni bishi sundar ase
Thank you - Bishi thanks ase
Directions and Transportation
Some basic English words are used in Nagaland. Such as Left and right.
Where is the bus stand? - Bus stand kote ase?
Where is the ...? - ... kote ase?
Is it far? - Bissi dur ase?
How long will it take? - Kiman diri lagibo?
Straight - Sidha
Here - Eyate
Shopping at the local market
Can I change money? - Moila poisa change hobo?
How much is this? - Etu khan kiman dam ase?
It's too expensive - Etu bissi dam ase
Lower the price - Dam komabi na
I don't want it - Nalage etu khan
Food at the Restaurant
When you're visiting a restaurant where speaking Nagamese is optional. Most hotel staff are fluent in English. You may not need to worry about speaking Nagamese at a restaurant or hotel. Knowing a few basic words in Nagamese will make locals much more open and friendly.
Is there a restaurant nearby? - Etu usorot restaurant ase?
I am hungry - Moi bissi bhog lagise
What is this? - Ki etu khan?
It is so spicy - Bissi jhaal lagise dei
Give me water - Paani dibi na
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FAQs on Nagamese language words
Q1. How do you say I love you in Nagamese?
Ans: I love you is said as "Moi aapni ke morom kore" in Nagamese.
Q2. How do you say 'Hi' or 'Hello' in Nagamese?
Ans: In Nagaland, Hi or Hello are quite common words.
Q3. How do you say You're so beautiful in Nagamese?
Ans: Aapni bishi sundar ase.
Q4. How to say Thank you in Nagamese?
Ans: Thank you in Nagamese is Bishi thanks ase.
Q5. Is Nagamese similar to Assamese?
Ans: Yes, Nagamese is similar to Assamese. If you belong to the Assamese and Naga communities, you will have no problem communicating with each other.
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