Monday, May 29, 2023

Buying stuff in Kazakh

 


Here are some common phrases for buying stuff in Kazakh with transliteration and translation:


1. Сәлеметсіз бе? (Sälemetsiz be?) - Hello? 

2. Жақсы, рахмет. (Jaqsı, rahmet.) - Good, thank you. 

3. Маған көмек көресіз бе? (Mağan kömek köresiz be?) - Can you help me? 

4. Бұл қанша тұрады? (Bul qansha turaıdı?) - How much does this cost? 

5. Төлем жасаймын. (Tölem jasaimın.) - I will pay. 

6. Бұлды таңдауға болады ма? (Buldy tańdauğa boladı ma?) - Can I choose this one? 

7. Менің қолымдағы ақша ханша? (Meniń qolymdağı aqşa hanşa?) - How much money do I have in my hand? 

8. Сізде POS-терминал бар ма? (Sizde POS-terminal bar ma?) - Do you have a POS-terminal? 

9. Ресми тіркеу кезінде деректеріңізді толтырыңыздар. (Resmi tirkeu kezinde derekterińizdi toltyryńyzdar.) - Please fill in your information during registration. 

10. Рахмет, сау болыңыз. (Rahmet, sau bolıńız.) - Thank you, have a nice day.

Kazakh personal pronouns

 


Kazakh personal pronouns can be divided into several categories based on their grammatical function. Here are the main categories of Kazakh personal pronouns with examples:


1. Subject pronouns:

- Мен (Men, I): Мен жұмысқа бардым. (I went to work.)

- Сен (Sen, You - singular informal): Сен қалайсың? (How are you?)

- Ол (Ol, He/She/It): Ол осы жерде тұр. (He/She/It is here.)

- Біз (Biz, We): Біз осы жерде жұмыс істейміз. (We work here.)

- Сіз (Siz, You - plural or singular formal): Сізге қандай көмек көрсетуге болады? (How can I help you?)

- Олар (Olar, They): Олар қайда жұмыс істейді? (Where do they work?)


2. Object pronouns:

- Мені (Meni, Me): Менің атым Айжан. (My name is Aizhan.)

- Сені (Seni, You - singular informal): Сені көрдім. (I saw you.)

- Оны (Ony, Him/Her/It): Оны көрдім. (I saw him/her/it.)

- Бізді (Bizdi, Us): Бізді таңдағаныңызға рақмет. (Thank you for choosing us.)

- Сізді (Sizdi, You - plural or singular formal): Сіздің депозитіңізді қайтарагыңыз келмеді ме? (Do you want to renew your deposit?)

- Оларды (Olardy, Them): Олардың ішінде менім досым бар. (My friend is among them.)


3. Possessive pronouns:

- Менің (Meniń, My): Менің қалаға баруым керек. (I need to go to my city.)

- Сенің (Seniń, Your - singular informal): Сенің кітабың қалай? (How is your book?)

- Оның (Onyń, His/Her/Its): Оның телефоны қайда? (Where is his/her/its phone?)

- Біздің (Bizdiń, Our): Біздің кешіріміз сізге үйретіледі. (Our apologies are taught to you.)

- Сіздің (Sizdiń, Your

Friday, May 26, 2023

Ancient Egyptian phrases about war.

 

Ancient Egyptians fighting the Yksos

Here are some phrases using the words related to war in Ancient Egyptian:


1. "ḫꜥj-ḫꜥt" (khaj-khat) - "warfare"

- "ḫꜥj-ḫꜥt ḫrj rwty" (khaj-khat kherj rowety) - "Warfare against foreign enemies"

- "ḫꜥj-ḫꜥt n nb" (khaj-khat en neb) - "Warfare led by the king"


2. "nḫt" (nekh-t) - "battle"

- "nḫt n nb" (nekh-t en neb) - "The battle of the king"

- "nḫt rwty" (nekh-t rowety) - "Battle against enemies"


3. "tpy" (t-p-y) - "to fight"

- "tpy n rwty" (t-p-y en rowety) - "Fighting against enemies"

- "tpy n nb" (t-p-y en neb) - "Fighting for the king"


4. "ḫr" (kher) - "to destroy"

- "ḫr rwty" (kher rowety) - "Destruction of enemies"

- "ḫr nb" (kher neb) - "Destruction of the enemy's power"


5. "nḥm" (nekh-em) - "to smite"

- "nḥm ḫrj" (nekh-em kherj) - "Smiting the enemy"

- "nḥm n nb" (nekh-em en neb) - "Smiting for the king"


6. "ḫꜥ" (kha) - "army"

- "ḫꜥ nb" (kha neb) - "The king's army"

- "ḫꜥ n rwty" (kha en rowety) - "The army of the enemies"


7. "ḥꜣt" (hat) - "soldier"

- "ḥꜣt nb" (hat neb) - "The king's soldiers"

- "ḥꜣt rwty" (hat rowety) - "The soldiers of the enemies"


8. "nb" (neb) - "lord, ruler"

- "nb n nb" (neb en neb) - "The king of kings"

- "nb tpy" (neb t-p-y) - "The ruler who fought"


9. "nṯr" (neter) - "god, divine"

- "nṯr nb" (neter neb) - "The divine king"

- "nṯr n rwty" (neter en rowety) - "The divine enemy"


10. "ḫrj" (kherj) - "enemy"

- "ḫrj nb" (kherj neb) - "The king's enemy"

- "ḫrj n rwty" (kherj en rowety


The Hyksos were a group of people who migrated into ancient Egypt from the eastern Mediterranean region around the 17th century BCE. They were likely a mixed group of people, including Semitic-speaking individuals from Western Asia and Hurrian and Kassite people from the area of modern-day Iran.


The Hyksos established their capital at Avaris, in the eastern delta region of Egypt, and began to exert their influence over the northern part of the country. They introduced new military technology, such as the chariot, and they also introduced new cultural and religious practices.


The Hyksos ruled Egypt for about 100 years, during a period known as the Second Intermediate Period. However, they faced increasing resistance from the native Egyptians, who eventually rallied under the leadership of a series of pharaohs from the Theban region in southern Egypt.


The most famous of these pharaohs was Ahmose I, who is credited with launching the successful campaign to expel the Hyksos from Egypt. Ahmose I was able to unite the various factions within Egypt and build a powerful army that was able to defeat the Hyksos in a series of battles. The final battle took place at the city of Avaris, which was the Hyksos capital, and the Egyptians were able to breach the city walls and capture the city.


With the defeat of the Hyksos, Egypt entered the New Kingdom period, which was marked by a renewed sense of national pride and a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement.




Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Greetings in Luwian.


 The Luwian language is an extinct language that was spoken in ancient Anatolia, now modern-day Turkey. Here are two ways to say "Greetings" in Luwian:


1. "Tarhunawalliya!" - This is a greeting that invokes the name of the Luwian god Tarhun. It can be translated as "May Tarhun be with you!" or "Hail Tarhun!"


2. "Annara!" - This is a general greeting that can be translated as "Hello!" or "Greetings!"


It's important to note that Luwian is an extinct language, and the knowledge of its grammar and vocabulary is limited to what has been uncovered through archaeological and linguistic research. Therefore, the pronunciation and usage of these phrases may not be 100% accurate.

Phrases about agriculture in Ancient Egyptian



 Here are some ancient Egyptian phrases related to agriculture:


1. "Htp-di-nsw n Wsjr nb AbDw anx wDbw m Hbw nb pA wt nTr." (Translation: "An offering which the king gives to Osiris, lord of Abydos, that he may give a good flood, grant water, and cause the earth to sprout with greenness.")

This phrase was commonly used in offerings and prayers to ensure a bountiful harvest.


2. "Hapy n Ra, tAwy n Hapy." (Translation: "The Nile is a gift of God, the earth is a gift of the Nile.")

This phrase highlights the importance of the Nile River in Egyptian agriculture, as it provided water for crops and fertile soil for farming.


3. "hrw n snDyt n sSmt." (Translation: "The farmer is the seed's friend.")

This phrase emphasizes the close relationship between the farmer and the crops they cultivate.


4. "Smai mnxw nbwt wHmwy." (Translation: "May your fields be fertile and your harvests plentiful.")

This was a common blessing given to farmers during the planting and harvesting seasons.


5. "tAwy n Km.t" (Translation: "The land of Egypt is a gift of the Nile.")

This phrase reinforces the significance of the Nile River in Egyptian agriculture and the country as a whole.


6. "Snyt pA nTr." (Translation: "The breadbasket of the world.")

This phrase was used to describe Egypt's agricultural abundance and its ability to produce enough food to feed its people and even export to other countries.


7. "wDj n aHA ntr n tAwy m Hbw." (Translation: "May the god of the harvest bless us with bountiful crops.")

This prayer was often recited during harvest festivals to give thanks for a successful growing season and to ask for continued prosperity.


8. "Sd n twt n nHH." (Translation: "The sower of seed is the lord of years.")

This phrase recognizes the importance of the farmer in ensuring a successful harvest and the cyclical nature of agriculture.


Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Sample texts in Standard Albanian and Gheg Albanian



Standard Albanian (SA) and Gheg Albanian (GA) are two dialects of Albanian language spoken in Albania and Kosovo. There are some differences in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation between these two dialects.


Here are two sample texts in SA and GA with their translations, syntax and grammar analysis, and vocabulary lists:


Text 1


Standard Albanian: 

Përshëndetje, si jeni? Unë jam në kërkim të një ushqimi të shpejtë. A keni ndonjë sugjerim?


Gheg Albanian: 

Tungjatjeta, si jeni? Unë jam duke kërkuar ushqim të shpejtë. A keni ndonjë sugjerim?


English Translation:

Hello, how are you? I am looking for a quick meal. Do you have any suggestions?


Syntax and Grammar Analysis:

Both texts use the same basic sentence structure, with the subject coming before the verb. The verb agrees with the subject in number and person. The question particle "A" is used at the beginning of the question. In GA, the greeting "Tungjatjeta" is used instead of "Përshëndetje". 


Vocabulary:

- Përshëndetje/Tungjatjeta: Hello

- Si jeni: How are you? 

- Unë: I

- Jam: am

- Në kërkim të: in search of

- Një: a/an

- Ushqim: meal/food

- Të shpejtë: quick

- A: Do/does

- Keni: you have

- Ndonjë: any

- Sugjerim: suggestion



Text 2


Standard Albanian: 

Në këtë qytet ka shumë gjëra për të parë. Katedralja është një ndër to. A do të shkoni atje?


Gheg Albanian: 

Në këtë qytet ka shumë gjëra për të parë. Katedralja është një prej tyre. A do të shkoni atje?


English Translation:

There are many things to see in this city. The cathedral is one of them. Will you go there?


Syntax and Grammar Analysis:

Both texts use the same basic sentence structure, with the subject coming before the verb. The verb agrees with the subject in number and person. The question particle "A" is used at the beginning of the question. In GA, the phrase "në kërkim të" is replaced with "një prej tyre" to mean "one of them".


Vocabulary:

- Në këtë qytet: in this city

- Ka: there are

- Shumë: many

- Gjëra: things

- Për të parë: to see

- Katedralja: cathedral

- Është: is

- Një: a/an

- Prej: one of

- Tyre: them

- A: Do/does

- Do të shkoni: will you go

- Atje: there

Buying a bus ticket in Turkish.

Turkish Phrases for Buying a Bus Ticket

Turkish Phrases for Buying a Bus Ticket

Turkish flag
The Turkish flag, symbolizing Turkish language and culture.

Starting the Purchase

Merhaba, otobüs bileti almak istiyorum.

Translation: Hello, I would like to buy a bus ticket.

Nereye gitmek istiyorsunuz?

Translation: Where would you like to go?

Vocabulary

  • merhaba - hello
    Grammar: A standard greeting, used formally or informally to initiate conversation.
  • otobüs bileti - bus ticket
    Grammar: Compound noun, "otobüs" (bus) + "bilet" (ticket), accusative case "-i" added when object of "almak."
  • almak istiyorum - I want to buy
    Grammar: "Almak" (to buy) is an infinitive verb, followed by "istiyorum" (I want, present tense, first person singular).
  • nereye - where
    Grammar: Interrogative adverb used to ask about destination, often followed by a verb like "gitmek."
  • gitmek istiyorsunuz - would you like to go
    Grammar: "Gitmek" (to go) is an infinitive, paired with "istiyorsunuz" (you want, present tense, second person plural for politeness).

Test Your Knowledge

What does "merhaba" mean?

Choosing Destination and Time

İzmir'e gitmek istiyorum.

Translation: I want to go to Izmir.

Hangi saatte gitmek istiyorsunuz?

Translation: What time would you like to go?

Saat 14:00'teki otobüsle gitmek istiyorum.

Translation: I want to go with the 2:00 PM bus.

Vocabulary

  • İzmir - Izmir
    Grammar: Proper noun, dative case "-e" added to indicate destination with "gitmek."
  • gitmek istiyorum - I want to go
    Grammar: "Gitmek" (to go) + "istiyorum" (I want, present tense, first person singular).
  • hangi saatte - what time
    Grammar: Interrogative phrase, "hangi" (which) + "saatte" (at the hour, locative case).
  • saat - hour
    Grammar: Noun meaning "hour" or "time," used in time expressions.
  • otobüs - bus
    Grammar: Noun, used with instrumental case "-le" to indicate means of travel.

Test Your Knowledge

What does "hangi saatte" mean?

Ticket Type and Payment

Tamam, tek yön mü yoksa gidiş-dönüş mü?

Translation: Alright, do you want a one-way or a round-trip ticket?

Sadece gidiş için bilet istiyorum.

Translation: I only want a one-way ticket.

Ücreti nakit mi yoksa kredi kartıyla mı ödeyeceksiniz?

Translation: Will you pay by cash or credit card?

Kredi kartıyla ödeyeceğim.

Translation: I will pay by credit card.

Vocabulary

  • tamam - alright
    Grammar: Interjection used to confirm or agree, often at the start of a response.
  • tek yön - one-way
    Grammar: Phrase meaning "one-way," used as an adjective for ticket type.
  • gidiş-dönüş - round-trip
    Grammar: Compound phrase, "gidiş" (going) + "dönüş" (return), used as an adjective.
  • - or
    Grammar: Interrogative particle added after nouns to form a choice question.
  • sadece - only
    Grammar: Adverb used to emphasize exclusivity.
  • gidiş için - for one-way
    Grammar: Phrase with "için" (for) + "gidiş" (going) to specify ticket type.
  • bilet - ticket
    Grammar: Noun, accusative case "-i" when object of "istiyorum."
  • ücret - fee
    Grammar: Noun, accusative case "-i" when object of "ödeyeceksiniz."
  • nakit - cash
    Grammar: Noun, used with interrogative "mi" in questions.
  • kredi kartı - credit card
    Grammar: Compound noun, used with instrumental case "-yla" for payment method.
  • ödeyeceksiniz - will you pay
    Grammar: Future tense of "ödemek" (to pay), second person plural for politeness, with interrogative "mi."
  • ödeyeceğim - I will pay
    Grammar: Future tense of "ödemek," first person singular.

Test Your Knowledge

What does "tek yön" mean?

General Vocabulary

Biletiniz hazır. İyi yolculuklar!

Translation: Here's your ticket. Have a good trip!

Başka bir saatte otobüs var mı?

Translation: Is there a bus at another time?

Vocabulary

  • biletiniz - your ticket
    Grammar: "Bilet" (ticket) + possessive suffix "-iniz" (your, second person plural for politeness).
  • hazır - ready
    Grammar: Adjective indicating preparedness, used as a predicate.
  • iyi yolculuklar - have a good trip
    Grammar: Phrase with "iyi" (good) + "yolculuklar" (trips, plural with "-ler" suffix), used as a farewell.
  • başka - another
    Grammar: Adjective meaning "other" or "different," used to specify an alternative.
  • bir saatte - at another time
    Grammar: Phrase with "bir" (one/a) + "saatte" (at the hour, locative case).
  • var mı - is there
    Grammar: Existential phrase "var" (there is) + interrogative "mı" to form a question.

Test Your Knowledge

What does "iyi yolculuklar" mean?

Full Dialogue

Turkish:

A: Merhaba, otobüs bileti almak istiyorum.

B: Nereye gitmek istiyorsunuz?

A: İzmir'e gitmek istiyorum.

B: Hangi saatte gitmek istiyorsunuz?

A: Saat 14:00'teki otobüsle gitmek istiyorum.

B: Tamam, tek yön mü yoksa gidiş-dönüş mü?

A: Sadece gidiş için bilet istiyorum.

B: Peki, ücreti nakit mi yoksa kredi kartıyla mı ödeyeceksiniz?

A: Kredi kartıyla ödeyeceğim.

B: Tamam, biletiniz hazır. İyi yolculuklar!

Translation:

A: Hello, I would like to buy a bus ticket.

B: Where would you like to go?

A: I want to go to Izmir.

B: What time would you like to go?

A: I want to go with the 2:00 PM bus.

B: Okay, do you want a one-way or a round-trip ticket?

A: I only want a one-way ticket.

B: Alright, will you pay by cash or credit card?

A: I will pay by credit card.

B: Okay, here's your ticket. Have a good trip!

Monday, May 22, 2023

Meeting people in Navajo.

Navajo Culture

Navajo Culture and Language

Navajo Flag

Common Navajo Phrases

1. Yá'át'ééh (Hello)

2. Yá'át'ééh abíní (Hello my friend)

3. Yá'át'ééh nídolyéí (Hello my relatives)

4. Shik'éí dóó shidine'é (boys and girls)

5. Dóó shidine'é (girls)

6. Shik'éí (boys)

7. T'áá 'ádíín (Good morning)

8. T'áá 'íiyáá (Good afternoon)

9. T'áá 'íinaá (Good evening)

10. Ya'at'eeh kǫʼ (How are you?)

12. T'áá hwó'ají t'éego (Nice to meet you)

I hope you find these helpful!

The Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation Map

The Navajo Nation is a Native American territory located in the southwestern United States. It is the largest Native American tribe in the United States and covers over 27,000 square miles across parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo Nation has a population of approximately 350,000 people, making it one of the most populous Native American tribes in the United States.

The Navajo Nation has a unique government structure, with a president, vice president, and tribal council. The tribal council is made up of representatives from each of the tribe's 110 chapters, and they are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the Navajo Nation.

The Navajo people have a rich culture and history, and their language, known as Diné bizaad, is still spoken by many members of the tribe. The Navajo are known for their weaving, pottery, and jewelry-making traditions, as well as their strong connection to the land and their deep respect for nature.

Today, the Navajo Nation is working to promote economic development and preserve its cultural heritage while also dealing with ongoing challenges such as poverty, health issues, and environmental concerns.

The Role of the Navajo Language in WW2

The Navajo language played a significant role in World War II as a code language that was used by the United States military. The Navajo Code Talkers were a group of Navajo Native Americans who were recruited by the Marine Corps to serve in the Pacific theater of the war.

The Navajo language was chosen for its complexity and the fact that it was not a written language, making it difficult for the Japanese to decipher. The Code Talkers developed a code based on the Navajo language that was used to transmit confidential messages during the war. The code was so effective that it was never broken by the Japanese.

The Code Talkers were able to transmit messages quickly and accurately, which was crucial in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of the battlefield. Their work played a significant role in the success of many important battles, including the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Despite their contributions, the Code Talkers' role in the war was kept secret for many years after the war ended. It was not until the 1980s that their story began to be widely known, and they were acknowledged for their bravery and service to their country. Today, the Navajo Code Talkers are recognized as a vital part of American military history.

Mode Switches: 0

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Buying stuff in Turkish.


Here are some Turkish phrases about buying stuff:


1. "Ne kadar?" - "How much?"


2. "Fiyatı pazarlık yapabilir miyiz?" - "Can we negotiate the price?"


3. "Bu ne kadar sürer?" - "How long does this last?"


4. "Satın almak istiyorum" - "I want to buy"


5. "Bu ürün hakkında daha fazla bilgi alabilir miyim?" - "Can I get more information about this product?"


6. "Nereden aldınız?" - "Where did you buy this?"


7. "Peki, anlaştık. İşlemi gerçekleştirelim" - "Okay, we have a deal. Let's make the transaction."


Here is a sample dialogue at the flea market with English translation:


Turkish:

A: Merhaba, bu kolyenin fiyatı nedir?

B: Merhaba, 50 lira.

A: Fiyatı pazarlık yapabilir miyiz?

B: Elbette, ne kadar teklif ederseniz edin.

A: 40 lira olsa nasıl olur?

B: Tamam, anlaştık. 40 liraya sana veriyorum.

A: Peki, işlemi gerçekleştirelim.


English:

A: Hi, how much is this necklace?

B: Hi, it's 50 lira.

A: Can we negotiate the price?

B: Sure, make an offer.

A: What about 40 lira?

B: Okay, we have a deal. I'll give it to you for 40 lira.

A: Okay, let's make the transaction.

 

Friday, May 19, 2023

Daily activities (Russian podcast)


Here's a text with daily activities in Russian with translations:


Каждый день я просыпаюсь в 7 утра. Сначала я умываюсь, чищу зубы и одеваюсь. Затем я завтракаю - обычно это овсянка с фруктами и чашка кофе. 

Every day I wake up at 7 in the morning. First, I wash my face, brush my teeth, and get dressed. Then, I have breakfast - usually oatmeal with fruits and a cup of coffee.



После завтрака я еду на работу. Я работаю в офисе с 9 утра до 5 вечера. Обычно я обедаю в кафе рядом с офисом или просто покупаю еду в супермаркете и ем в офисе.После работы я возвращаюсь домой. Если у меня есть свободное время, я занимаюсь спортом - бегаю, хожу в тренажерный зал или занимаюсь йогой. 

After breakfast, I go to work. I work in an office from 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening. Usually, I have lunch at a cafe near the office or I just buy food at the supermarket and eat it at the office.After work, I come back home. If I have free time, I exercise - I go for a run, go to the gym, or do yoga.



Вечером я ужинаю - это может быть что угодно, от пасты до салатов. После ужина я обычно смотрю телевизор или читаю книгу. В 11 вечера я ложусь спать, потому что мне нужен достаточный отдых для следующего дня.

In the evening, I have dinner - it can be anything, from pasta to salads. After dinner, I usually watch TV or read a book.At 11 pm, I go to bed because I need enough rest for the next day.

 


Here are some daily activities in Russian with translations:

1. Просыпаться (prosypat'sya) - to wake up

2. Умываться (umyvat'sya) - to wash one's face

3. Чистить зубы (chistit' zuby) - to brush teeth

4. Одеваться (odevat'sya) - to get dressed

5. Завтракать (zavtrakat') - to have breakfast

6. Ехать на работу/в школу (ekhat' na rabotu/v shkolu) - to go to work/school

7. Работать (rabotat') - to work

8. Обедать (obedat') - to have lunch

9. Возвращаться домой (vozvrashchat'sya domoy) - to return home

10. Заниматься спортом (zanimat'sya sportom) - to exercise/play sports

11. Ужинать (uzhinat') - to have dinner

12. Смотреть телевизор/читать книгу (smotret' televizor/chitat' knigu) - to watch TV/read a book

13. Ложиться спать (lozhit'sya spat') - to go to bed


I hope this helps! 

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

At the Russian hotel.

Russian Phrases for Staying at a Hotel

Russian Phrases for Staying at a Hotel

Russian flag
The Russian flag, symbolizing Russian language and culture.

Check-In Phrases

Здравствуйте, я зарезервировал номер на свое имя.

Translation: Hello, I have reserved a room under my name.

Есть ли у вас свободные номера на сегодняшнюю ночь?

Translation: Do you have any available rooms for tonight?

Какой номер мне был назначен?

Translation: What room have I been assigned?

Vocabulary

  • здравствуйте - hello
    Grammar: Formal greeting used for "hello" or "good day." It's a polite imperative form addressing one or more people.
  • зарезервировал - I have reserved
    Grammar: Past tense of the verb "зарезервировать" (to reserve), masculine singular form (used here for a male speaker).
  • номер - room
    Grammar: Masculine noun, nominative singular. Refers to a hotel room or number.
  • на свое имя - under my name
    Grammar: Prepositional phrase using "на" (on/under) + accusative case of "имя" (name) to indicate reservation ownership.
  • есть ли - do you have
    Grammar: Question structure using "есть" (there is/are) + "ли" (question particle) to inquire about existence/availability.
  • свободные номера - available rooms
    Grammar: "Свободные" (free/available) is an adjective, plural to agree with "номера" (rooms, plural of номер).
  • на сегодняшнюю ночь - for tonight
    Grammar: "На" + accusative case of "ночь" (night) indicates duration. "Сегодняшнюю" is an adjective meaning "today's."
  • какой - what
    Grammar: Interrogative pronoun, masculine singular to agree with "номер" (room).
  • был назначен - have been assigned
    Grammar: Past passive construction of "назначить" (to assign), masculine singular to match "номер."

Test Your Knowledge

What does "здравствуйте" mean?

Room Issues Phrases

Можно ли мне получить дополнительное одеяло/подушку/полотенце?

Translation: Can I have an extra blanket/pillow/towel?

В номере не работает кондиционер/телевизор/интернет.

Translation: The air conditioning/TV/internet is not working in my room.

Vocabulary

  • можно ли - can I
    Grammar: Polite question structure using "можно" (it is possible) + "ли" (question particle) to request permission.
  • получить - have/get
    Grammar: Infinitive verb meaning "to receive" or "to get," used after "можно ли" to express a request.
  • дополнительное - extra
    Grammar: Adjective, neuter singular to agree with nouns like "одеяло" (blanket).
  • одеяло - blanket
    Grammar: Neuter noun, nominative singular. Used in accusative case here as the object of "получить."
  • подушку - pillow
    Grammar: Feminine noun, accusative singular (from nominative "подушка") as the object of "получить."
  • полотенце - towel
    Grammar: Neuter noun, nominative/accusative singular. Used as an object in the phrase.
  • в номере - in my room
    Grammar: Prepositional phrase using "в" (in) + prepositional case of "номер" (room).
  • не работает - is not working
    Grammar: Present tense of "работать" (to work) with negation "не," third person singular.
  • кондиционер - air conditioning
    Grammar: Masculine noun, nominative singular. Acts as the subject of "не работает."
  • телевизор - TV
    Grammar: Masculine noun, nominative singular. Acts as the subject of "не работает."
  • интернет - internet
    Grammar: Masculine noun, nominative singular. Acts as the subject of "не работает."

Test Your Knowledge

What does "не работает" mean?

Dining Phrases

Я бы хотел заказать завтрак/обед/ужин.

Translation: I would like to order breakfast/lunch/dinner.

Во сколько заканчивается завтрак/обед/ужин?

Translation: What time does breakfast/lunch/dinner end?

Vocabulary

  • я бы хотел - I would like
    Grammar: Conditional phrase using "бы" (conditional particle) + "хотел" (past tense of "хотеть," masculine singular).
  • заказать - to order
    Grammar: Infinitive verb meaning "to order," used after "хотел" to express desire.
  • завтрак - breakfast
    Grammar: Masculine noun, accusative singular as the object of "заказать."
  • обед - lunch
    Grammar: Masculine noun, accusative singular as the object of "заказать."
  • ужин - dinner
    Grammar: Masculine noun, accusative singular as the object of "заказать."
  • во сколько - what time
    Grammar: Interrogative phrase using "в" (at) + accusative of "сколько" (how much/how many) to ask about time.
  • заканчивается - does it end
    Grammar: Present tense of "заканчиваться" (to end), third person singular, reflexive verb.

Test Your Knowledge

What does "во сколько" mean?

General Requests

Во сколько я могу заселиться/выселиться?

Translation: What time can I check in/check out?

Где находится мой номер?

Translation: Where is my room located?

Можете ли вы вызвать такси для меня?

Translation: Can you call a taxi for me?

Vocabulary

  • во сколько - what time
    Grammar: Interrogative phrase using "в" (at) + accusative of "сколько" (how much/how many) to ask about time.
  • я могу - I can
    Grammar: Present tense of "мочь" (to be able), first person singular.
  • заселиться - check in
    Grammar: Infinitive reflexive verb meaning "to check in" or "to settle in."
  • выселиться - check out
    Grammar: Infinitive reflexive verb meaning "to check out" or "to move out."
  • где находится - where is
    Grammar: Interrogative phrase with "где" (where) + "находится" (is located, third person singular of "находиться").
  • мой номер - my room
    Grammar: "Мой" (my) is a possessive pronoun, masculine singular to agree with "номер" (room).
  • можете ли вы - can you
    Grammar: Polite question using "можете" (you can, second person plural) + "ли" (question particle).
  • вызвать такси - call a taxi
    Grammar: Infinitive verb "вызвать" (to call/summon) + "такси" (taxi, accusative singular).
  • для меня - for me
    Grammar: Prepositional phrase using "для" (for) + genitive case of "я" (I), meaning "for me."

Test Your Knowledge

What does "я могу" mean?

Daily activities (Albanian podcast)




Dita ime fillon herët në mëngjes. Mërzitem dhe ngrihem nga krevati. Pastaj, unë pastroj dhomën dhe marr një dush. Mbetem në banjë për rreth një orë për të bërë higjienën e mëngjesit. 

My day starts early in the morning. I get bored and get out of bed. Then, I clean the room and take a shower. I stay in the bathroom for about an hour to do morning hygiene.



Pas dushit, unë bëj mëngjesin. Zakonisht, unë ha vezë të ziera dhe bukë të prera në copa me djathë. Kur kam kohë, unë preferoj të bëj qumësht me çaj siç bëjnë shumë njerëz në Shqipëri.

After the shower, I make breakfast. Usually, I eat boiled eggs and sliced bread with cheese. When I have time, I prefer to make milk with tea as many people in Albania do.



Pastaj, unë iku ne punë në orarin e mundshëm të punës time. Kur mbaroj punën, unë kthehem në shtëpi dhe shkoj në palestër për të bërë ushtrime. Më pas, unë provoj të gjitha aktivitetet që më pëlqejnë në kohën e lire si leximi, dëgjimi i këngëve ose ndjekja e filmit.

Then, I go to work at my possible work hours. When I finish work, I come back home and go to the gym to do exercises. Then, I try all the activities that I like in my spare time such as reading, listening to music, or watching a movie.


Back to Albanian core phrases.

Monday, May 15, 2023

Greetings in Pawnee.

Pawnee Flag

Common Pawnee Greetings & Phrases

The Pawnee language is a vibrant part of the tribe’s cultural identity. Though it is spoken by few today, efforts are underway to revitalize and teach it to younger generations. Here are some useful greetings and expressions in Pawnee:

Kíno'owúu? – How are you?

Ráno óhpi? – How is it going?

Kíno'owúu núhkta? – How are you today?

Ráno óhpi núhkta? – How are things today?

Tsa'áwit? – What is your name?

Tsa'áwit áhko? – What is your name again?

Núhkta'aha? – What time is it?

Táh ríhkta'aha? – What day is it?

Kíno'owúu kóohka? – How is your family?

Kíno'owúu pahka? – How is your health?

Mahkíra kóohka? – How is your day?

Ma'heónemestoo – Thank you.

Máhkta – Goodbye.

Who Are the Pawnee People?

The Pawnee are one of the Indigenous tribes of the Central Plains, historically centered in what is now Nebraska and Kansas. They were a confederacy of related bands, primarily the Chawi, Kitkahahki, Pitahawirata, and Skidi, each with their own ceremonial practices and leadership.

The Pawnee were both agricultural and nomadic, a dual lifestyle that allowed them to thrive for centuries. In the spring and early summer, they cultivated crops such as corn, beans, pumpkins, and squash in permanent village sites. In the late summer and fall, they organized hunting expeditions to follow the buffalo, which were central to their diet, clothing, tools, and spiritual life.

Sharitarish, Pawnee Chief
Sharitarish, a respected Pawnee chief

The Pawnee's spiritual beliefs were deeply tied to the stars and natural cycles. They conducted elaborate ceremonies to honor the Creator, the Evening Star, the Morning Star, and other celestial beings. These observances often dictated planting times, hunting seasons, and social duties.

Sadly, the 19th century brought devastating change. Epidemics of smallpox and cholera, combined with pressure from American expansion and intertribal conflict, drastically reduced the Pawnee population. By the late 1800s, they were forced onto a reservation in present-day Oklahoma.

Today, the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe. Through language programs, cultural revitalization efforts, and intergenerational storytelling, the Pawnee continue to celebrate their identity, resilience, and heritage.

The Pawnee Language in The Revenant

Language plays a key role in cultural survival and visibility. In the 2015 Oscar-winning film The Revenant, viewers are introduced to a Pawnee character who speaks his native language. These moments are more than artistic flourishes—they’re acts of representation and reclamation.

The film's producers worked closely with Pawnee language consultants to ensure authentic usage. Each phrase spoken reflects accurate pronunciation and contextual meaning. By including Pawnee dialogue, the film brings historical realism to life while raising awareness about a language at risk of fading away.

This collaboration between Hollywood and Indigenous communities demonstrates the importance of respectful storytelling. It also shows how modern media can be used as a platform to educate global audiences about Native American languages and the cultures they represent.

Whether through cinema, educational programs, or community efforts, each step toward language revitalization brings us closer to preserving the voices of the past for generations to come.

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Albanian personal pronouns

 


In Albanian, there are five personal pronouns, which are used to refer to people or things. Here are the personal pronouns in Albanian, along with their English equivalents:


1. Unë (I)

2. Ti (You, singular)

3. Ai (He)

4. Ajo (She)

5. Ne (We)

6. Ju (You, plural)

7. Ata (They, masculine or mixed gender)

8. Ato (They, feminine)


It's worth noting that in Albanian, the third person singular pronouns "Ai" and "Ajo" are used for both animate and inanimate objects, while the third person plural pronouns "Ata" and "Ato" are used for groups of people and for inanimate objects.

 

Asking for directions in Turkish.



Nerede?  
Where?

Orada
there is...

Biz Efes’e gitmek istiyoruz. 
we want to go to Ephesus.


Son durakta inin. Orada bir park olacak, onun arkasında hemen. 

“Get off at the last stop. There is a park there, it is right behind that.”


sol ve sağ
left and right

sol
left

sağ
right 

düz
straight 


sola dönün 
turn left


sola dön, 
informal 

sağa dönün 
turn right

sağa dön
informal


düz gidin
go straight

düz git
go straight 
informal 


nasıl giderim?
How do I get to...?


Meksika'ya nasıl gidebilirim?


10'a nasıl giderim?

Mutfağa nasıl ulaşacağım?

Evine nasıl gidebilirim?

Eating and drinking in Turkish.

 

Here are some common Turkish phrases you might use when eating and drinking:


1. Afiyet olsun! - Enjoy your meal!

2. Ne önerirsiniz? - What do you recommend?

3. İçeceklerde ne var? - What do you have to drink?

4. Bana bir şişe su getirir misiniz, lütfen? - Can you bring me a bottle of water, please?

5. Menüde ne var? - What's on the menu?

6. Siparişim hazır mı? - Is my order ready?

7. Hesabı alabilir miyim, lütfen? - Can I have the bill, please?

8. Bu yemek çok lezzetli! - This food is very delicious!

9. Bir bardak şarap istiyorum, hangi şaraplardan var? - I would like a glass of wine, what kind of wines do you have?

10. Tatlı olarak ne önerirsiniz? - What do you recommend for dessert?


I hope this helps!

 

At the hotel in Turkish




Here are some common Turkish phrases you might use at a hotel:


1. Merhaba, benim adım [your name]. - Hello, my name is [your name].

2. Odalarınız müsait mi? - Are your rooms available?

3. Ne kadar kalacağım? - How long will I be staying?

4. Sabah kahvaltısı dahil mi? - Is breakfast included?

5. Hangi kat ve oda numarasında kalacağım? - On which floor and in which room number will I be staying?

6. Check-in saat kaçta? - What time is check-in?

7. Check-out saat kaçta? - What time is check-out?

8. Bir taksi çağırabilir misiniz, lütfen? - Can you please call a taxi for me?

9. Odama ekstra havlu getirebilir misiniz? - Can you bring me extra towels/shampoo/tissues to my room?

10. Restoranınızda ne gibi yemekler var? - What kind of food do you have in your restaurant?


I hope this helps!

 

Cuman phrases


Cuman is an extinct Turkic language that was spoken by the Cumans, a nomadic people who roamed the Eurasian steppe during the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, very few written records of the Cuman language have survived, and as a result, our knowledge of the language is limited. However, here are a few phrases in Cuman that have been reconstructed by linguists based on available evidence:


1. Salam - Hello

2. Süymen - I am here

3. Giderim - I go

4. Keldim - I came

5. Yaxşı - Good

6. Kötü - Bad

7. Yarış - Horse race

8. Kümüş - Silver

9. Tengri - God, sky

10. Alğa - Go away


Note that the spelling and pronunciation of these phrases may vary depending on the source and the specific dialect of Cuman being considered.




 

Saturday, May 13, 2023

A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian: Essential Phrases and Cultural Insights

Greetings

Papyrus with Hieroglyphs
  • "Ma'at ka ra" (muh-aht kuh rah) - Truth, Life, and Prosperity
  • "Ankh, Udja, Seneb" (ahnk, oo-jah, sen-eb) - Life, Vitality, and Health
  • "Nekhtet" (nek-tet) - Victory
  • "Henu" (he-nu) - Greetings
  • "Senebti" (sen-eb-tee) - Good health to you
  • "Em hotep" (em ho-tep) - In peace
  • "Sa wad dee" (sah-wad-dee) - Hello
  • "Hetep di nesu" (hetep dee ne-su) - Peace to the king

More greetings in Ancient Egyptian language.

Meeting People

Phrases for meeting people in Ancient Egyptian:

  • "I am pleased to meet you." - 𓅱𓇋𓏠𓏏𓄿𓏏𓈖𓊃𓍯𓈖𓂝𓇿𓆑𓂋𓎟 (nfr.k m nb=f)
  • "What is your name?" - 𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃𓈖𓋴𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓆑𓂝𓊃 (msi.tw r n.f?)
  • "My name is __." - 𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃𓈖𓄿𓏏𓇋𓏏𓈖𓆑𓂝 (msi.tw n.f __)
  • "How are you?" - 𓈖𓍯𓅓𓂝𓊃 𓆑𓂋𓏏𓈖𓇋𓅱 (m-hy.tw r.f?)
  • "I am good, thank you." - 𓈖𓍯𓅓𓂝𓊃 𓃠𓏤𓂝𓊃 (m-hy.tw nfr)

Note: These phrases are in transliteration. Hieroglyphic spellings may vary.

Food and Drink

  • "Ta henket" - Bread and beer, the basic food and drink
  • "Ankh waen" - Living bread, sustaining life
  • "Wabet" - Offering bread, for the gods
  • "Ma'at kheru" - True of voice and pleasing to the god
  • "Ka en ipet" - The bull of his mother, fertility of the land
  • "Shai henet" - Satisfy my hunger
  • "Dua nefer" - Delicious
  • "Hepi" - Fruit
  • "Seneb" - Healthy
  • "Sekhmet hotep" - Offering to Sekhmet

Phrases for buying food:

  • "How much does this cost?" - 𓍯𓂝𓇋𓏏𓈖𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (ir.n=f rdi.t?)
  • "I would like to buy __." - 𓎛𓇋𓏏𓈖𓂋𓏏𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (n-mn.tw s.t __)
  • "Do you have __?" - 𓅱𓂸𓎟𓊃𓈖𓂝𓊃 𓃭𓍯𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (jw=tw r __?)
  • "I would like to order __." - 𓎛𓇋𓏏𓈖𓂋𓏏𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓊃𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (n-mn.tw htp __)
  • "Thank you." - 𓃠𓏤𓂝𓊃 (nfr)

Person 1: Em hotep! (Hello!)

Person 2: Em hotep! Ankh wedja seneb. (Hello! I am well, thank you.)

Person 1: Nefertiti ankh. (Is Nefertiti well?)

Person 2: Ah, Nefertiti ankh ity. (Yes, Nefertiti is well.)

Person 1: Nefertiti en khetet shetep nesu. (I want to buy Nefertiti a necklace.)

Person 2: Henu, em hotep. (Very well, hello.)

Person 1: Ankh wedja seneb. (I am well, thank you.)

Person 2: Nefertiti en efet. (Nefertiti wants this one?)

Person 1: Ii, wab nefer. (Yes, it is beautiful.)

Person 2: Remenkimi em hotep. (Thank you, hello.)

Person 1: Remenkimi, nuk tepi. (Thank you, I am satisfied.)

Work

  • "Sedjem en tep" - To make good progress
  • "Iri heru" - To do one's duty
  • "Sahsu" - Craftsmanship
  • "Iry maat" - Doing what is right
  • "Sekhem-ka" - Power of the soul
  • "Heka" - Magic
  • "Senebty" - Health and happiness
  • "Ta-wer" - The Great Balance
  • "Iri set" - To make things happen
  • "Seneb wabau" - Healthy and pure

Person 2: Nehi ma'a nuk en-efet? (What do you want to do?)

Person 1: Nuk sekhet-a. (I want to work in the fields.)

Person 2: Nuk senefru-a. (I want to craft things.)

Person 1: Nuk sekhet-a wabet. (I want to plow the fields.)

Person 2: Nuk senefru-a seba. (I want to make pottery.)

Person 1: Ii, nuk senefru-a seba. (Yes, I want to make pottery too.)

Person 2: Henu, em hotep. (Very well, hello.)

Person 1: Ankh wedja seneb. (I am well, thank you.)

Egypt

Kemet
Kemet - the black land
  • Kemet - Black land, referring to the fertile Nile soil
  • Hwt-ka-Ptah - Temple of the ka of Ptah, Memphis
  • Waset - Thebes, capital during the New Kingdom
  • Ma'at - Order, balance, and justice
  • Nfr-kA - Perfect soul, pharaoh's soul after death
  • Ankhsenamun - She lives for Amun
  • Hetep di nesu - Offering given by the king
  • Renenutet - Goddess of fertility and harvest
  • Nebty - The two ladies, Nekhbet and Wadjet
  • Sema-tawy - Unifier of the two lands

Where do you come from?

  • Informal: Peyt en ek?
  • Formal: Peyt en nesu?

Language

  • "mdw ntr" (medu netjer) - Divine speech, hieroglyphs
  • "sesh medew netcher" - Writing the words of the gods
  • "sesh per em heru" - Writing in the manner of Horus
  • "sesh per ankh" - Writing for life
  • "mryt n km.t" (meret en kemet) - Beloved of the Black Land

Person 1: Iryt tawy nesut-bity netjeru her wer? (Do you speak the language of the pharaohs and the gods?)

Person 2: Iryt tawy nesut-bity netjeru her wer. (I speak the language of the pharaohs and the gods.)

Person 1: Henek iry nesu-tawy? (Where did you learn it?)

Person 2: Iryt iry nesu-tawy tawy. (I learned it in the school.)

Person 1: Iryt-ef maa-ef shai? (Do you understand me?)

Person 2: Iryt-ef maa-ef shai. (I understand you.)

Person 1: Henket nefer! (That's good!)

Person 2: Nekhtet! (Thank you!)

War

  • "hei-tep di-nit" - Offering of peace to the gods
  • "Sedjef en Nesu" - He who strikes the enemy
  • "nkhkhwt" - Warriors or soldiers
  • "nhh" - To smite or strike down
  • "smai tawy" - Uniter of the two lands

Trade

  • "mr-sp" - To make a deal or trade
  • "bH-nTr" - The trade of the god
  • "tAwy" - The two lands, trade between regions
  • "sA-nfr" - Beautiful merchandise
  • "mnw" - To count or measure

Seller: Em hotep! (Hello!)

Buyer: Em hotep! (Hello!)

Seller: Nefret neferu? (How are you?)

Buyer: Ankh nfr. (I am fine.)

Seller: Nesu nefer? (What do you want to buy?)

Buyer: Senedjem shai a-aa. (I want to buy some bread.)

Seller: Senedjem shai a-aa em hotep. (I will sell you some bread.)

Buyer: Henket nefer. (That's good.)

Seller: Bekhenet nefer. (That will be good.)

Buyer: Meket nefer. (That's fair.)

Seller: Iryt pat? (How many loaves?)

Buyer: Iryt shai en-aa. (I want ten loaves.)

Seller: Bekhenet nefer. (That will be good.)

Buyer: Nekhtet. (Thank you.)

Seller: Em hotep. (Goodbye.)

Ancient Egyptian Gods

  • Ra - 𓉐𓂸
  • Osiris - 𓆎𓍯𓇋𓅓𓏏𓈖𓂝𓊃
  • Isis - 𓂧𓆣𓎼𓄿
  • Horus - 𓊃𓈖𓇋
  • Anubis - 𓋴𓇋𓂋
  • Thoth - 𓈖𓎡𓁐
  • Hathor - 𓇋𓂥𓈖𓆫
  • Bastet - 𓆤𓍯𓏏𓅱
  • Set - 𓎡𓈖𓊃
  • Amun - 𓋹𓇳𓏏𓄿

Pyramids and Pharaohs

  • "Akhet Khufu" - The horizon of Khufu, Great Pyramid
  • "Neb Ankh" - Lord of life
  • "Ma'at" - Order, balance, and justice
  • "Sed festival" - Ceremony to renew pharaoh's power
  • "Pyramidion" - Capstone of a pyramid
  • "Nemes" - Striped headcloth of pharaohs
  • "Heqat" - Unit of measurement (~4.8 meters)

Ads block

Banner 728x90px

FOLLOW ME

Search This Blog

Contact us.

Name

Email *

Message *

Translate

Recent comments

Followit

Popular

Powered by Blogger.

Comments

3-comments

LATEST

3-latest-65px

Courses

6-latest-350px-course

Section Background

Section Background

Search This Blog

Latest video-course

1-tag:Videos-800px-video

Campus

4-tag:Campus-500px-mosaic

Testimonials

3-tag:Testimonials-250px-testimonial

SEARCH

Header Background

Header Background
Header Background Image. Ideal width 1600px with.

Logo

Logo
Logo Image. Ideal width 300px.

Section Background

Section Background
Background image. Ideal width 1600px with.

Section Background

Section Background
Background image. Ideal width 1600px with.