The Lotha language (also known as Kyong) belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family spoken by the Lotha people of the northeastern Indian state of Nagaland.
In this blog, we’ll learn about the Lotha language words and phrases in English translation.
Basic Greetings and Phrases in Lotha
- Hi/Hello – Monkhum!
- Good morning! – Enya monkhum ka
- How are you? – Kvuto vana la?
- I am fine – Ayo mhona vana ka
- What’s your name? – Nino kvuto ni tsa cho la?
- My name is Thairili – A mying Thairili
- Where are you from? – Nino kvulo na la?
- I am from Wokha – Ayo Wokha na ka
- Long time no see! – Sunga untokta si la!
- Nice to meet you! – Ni ndoko ji elum e tsohung ha
- Can you speak Lotha? – Uno kyong yi sansan thi?
- Yes, I can – Hoka, Nsanthi ka
- No, I don’t understand – Meka, ayo ungathe
- I am sorry – Unlan a siya
- Thank you – Montsso ka!
- I love you – Ana ni a jupona la
- Good night! – Zumo mhom
Body Parts Names in Lotha and English
Head – Kvuri
Hair – Otsan
Face – Omha
Eye – Omhyek
Ear – Eno
Nose – Kheno
Mouth – Opung
Tooth – Oho
Hand – Okhe
Foot – Ojo
Animal Names in Lotha and English
Cat – Moni
Dog – Furo
Cow – Mangsu
Pig – Woko
Sheep – Olyu
Mouse – Zhuro
Chicken – Hono
Animal – Ekumrumo
Lotha Numbers 1 to 10
| English | Lotha |
|---|---|
| 1 (one) | ekha |
| 2 (two) | eni |
| 3 (three) | ethum |
| 4 (four) | mezhu |
| 5 (five) | mongo |
| 6 (six) | tirok |
| 7 (seven) | tiying |
| 8 (eight) | tiza |
| 9 (nine) | tokvu |
| 10 (ten) | taro |
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