English and Palauan are the languages most often spoken in the Republic of Palau.
Useful Palauan phrases:
|
Palauan |
English |
Pronunciation |
| Alii |
Hello |
ah-LEE |
| Ungil Tutau |
Good morning |
oong-EEL-too-TAW |
| Ungil Chodechosong |
Good afternoon |
oong-EEL OTH-o-song |
| Ungil Kebesengei |
Good evening |
oong-EEL-kebba sung Ay |
| Dorael |
Let's go |
do-RILE |
| Ke ua ngerang? |
How are you? |
ka-wannga-RANGH |
| Sulang |
Thanks |
soo-LAHNG |
| Ak morolung |
I am leaving (goodbye) |
ahk-more-oh-long |
| Ngtecha ngklem? |
What is your name? |
ngte-AHNG-KLEMM |
| A ngklek a____ |
My name is _____ |
Ahng-KLEKK-a____ |
| Ngteland a cheral? |
What is the price? |
ngtela-ah-RAHL |
| Choi, O' Oi |
Yes |
OH-OY |
| Ng diak |
No |
Inh-dee-AHK |
| Mei |
Come! |
MAY |
| Bo momengur |
Have something to eat! |
Bo-mo-mung-OOR |
| Merkong! |
Stop, that's enough! |
Murr-GONG |
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