The Kuki language, also known as Thadou, belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family and is spoken by the Kuki people. They are mostly found in the northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, and Mizoram, as well as in the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar. As of the 2011 census, Kuki/Thadou has a population of over 300,000 speakers in India.
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| Kuki Words (Translate Kuki Language) |
In this blog, we will learn the basic Kuki language words and phrases in English that you need to know. Knowing a few basic words in Thadou/Kuki is an easy way to connect with the locals. Below are listed the Kuki language words that you can use.
Basic Greetings in Kuki/Thadou
- Hi/Hello – Chibai/Salam
- Welcome – Kalem Uve!
- What is your name? – Namin ipi ham?
- How are you? – I-nati hinam?
- What are you doing? – Ipi nabol ham?
- Where are you going? – Hoilang che kigo nahim?
- Where are you from? – Hoilai a koun nahim?
- Good Morning! – Jingkah pha
- Good Night – Mang pha
Learn Kuki/Thadou Language Words and Phrases in English
| No. | English | Kuki/Thadou |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You’re welcome | Kei zong ka kipah e |
| 2 | I am so happy | Ka kipah’e |
| 3 | I wanna talk | Kasei nom’e |
| 4 | I am so tired | Ka lel val e |
| 5 | I am sad | Ka kingaise e |
| 6 | I am nervous | Ka kisonglel’e |
| 7 | Have you eaten food? | Bu naneh hitam? |
| 8 | I’m hungry | Kagil kiel’e |
| 9 | I am fine | Kapha na e |
| 10 | Do you speak Thadou/Kuki? | Thadou pau na tho thei yam? |
| 11 | Yes | E |
| 12 | No | E ihh |
| 13 | Come here | Hung ngo |
| 14 | Why are you crying? | Ipidia lhase nahim? |
| 15 | Who told you? | Kon nasei pih ham? |
| 16 | Why are you late? | Ipi jeh’a nagei ham? |
| 17 | Sorry | Ngaidam |
| 18 | Let’s go together | Kal suong khawm ute |
| 19 | I am 21 years old | Kei kum 21 kahi e |
| 20 | Thank you | Ka ki pah e |
Some Basic Words in Kuki
- Sun – Nisa
- Bird – Vacha
- Earth – Leiset
- Soil – Lei
- River – Vadung
- Sands – Ngeldi/Leingoi
- Rock – Songpi
- Water – Tui/Twi
- Tree – Thingphung
- Grass – Hampa
- Bush – Nangboh
- Air – Hui
- Wind – Hui nung
Body Parts Name in Kuki/Thadou
- Hair – Sam
- Face – Mai
- Eye – Mit
- Nose – Nah
- Mouth – Kam
- Ear – Bil
- Neck – Lawl, lol
- Hand – Khut
- Fingers – Khutjung
- Stomach – Oipoh
- Thigh – Mal
- Knee – Khup
- Toe – Kengto
- Leg – Keng
- Anus – Toko
- Skin – Vun
Vegetables Name in Kuki/Thadou
Food – Bu
Egg – ahtui
Vegetable – Anche
Potato – Ahlu
Tomato – Pohkuol
Cauliflower – Kopipah
Chilly – Malcha
Ginger – Thing
Turmeric – Ai-eng
Brinjal – Dahdil/Dahdul
Pineapple – Lengthei
Banana – Mawt/Mot
Cucumber – Changmai
Pumpkin – Mai
Corn – Kolbu
Rice – Anchang
Hot Water – Tuilum
Salt – Chi
Sugar – Chini
Kuki Numbers 1 to 10
| No. | English | Kuki/Thadou |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One | Khat |
| 2 | Two | Ni |
| 3 | Three | Thum |
| 4 | Four | Li |
| 5 | Five | Nga |
| 6 | Six | Gup |
| 7 | Seven | Sagi |
| 8 | Eight | Get |
| 9 | Nine | Ko |
| 10 | Ten | Som |