Nagamese is the lingua franca of Nagaland. It is a 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 in Nagaland.
- 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
Check also: Basic Lotha Language Words in English
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
Check also: Anal Language Words and Phrases in English
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
Read Also: 64 Basic Assamese Phrases in English
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FAQs on Nagamese language words
Ans: I love you is said as “Moi aapni ke morom kore” in Nagamese.
Ans: In Nagaland, Hi or Hello are quite common words.
Ans: You can say “You’re so beautiful” in Nagamese as “Aapni bishi sundar ase“.
Ans: Thank you in Nagamese is Bishi thanks ase.
Ans: Yes, Nagamese is similar to the Assamese language. If you belong to the Assamese and Naga communities, you will have no problem communicating with each other.
Hi, this is Shyamal Bodosa, a part-time blogger from the Northeastern Indian state of Assam. I started blogging in 2018 and have 8 years of experience, yet I continue to work consistently in the field. My goal is to collect the world’s languages and make linguistics accessible to all. Thank you