Common Na'vi Language Phrases

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The backbone of polite conversation is key Na'vi phrases and questions that any beginner should know. Below you will find a collection of words and phrases that make up the basics of most polite or familiar Na'vi conversation.

Hello and Goodbye

Kaltxì ma X! Hello X!
Zola'u nìprrte'! Welcome!
Tolätxaw nìprrte'! Welcome back!
Oel ngati kameie I See you
Smon nìprrte'! Nice to meet you!
Oe zene hivum! I've gotta go
Kìyevame Goodbye, See you soon
Hayalovay Until next time
Eywa ngahu Eywa be with you
Rewon/kaym/txon lefpom Good morning/noon/night

How have you been?

Ngaru lu fpom srak? How are you?
Kempe leren? What's happening?
Tìfkeytok pefya? How are things?
Ngafkeyk pefya? How are you?
Pefmawn? What's the news?
Lu fpom, ngaru tut? I'm fine, and you?
Tam ke tam So-so, more or less
Keftxo Sorry to hear that! / That's sad!
Sulìn oe I've been busy (a good busy)
Vrrìn oe I've been busy (a bad busy)

Politeness

Rutxe Please
Irayo Thanks
Kea tìkin You're welcome
Nìprrte' Gladly
Ke pxan Not worthy (of thanks)
Hayalo oeta You're welcome (next time from me)
Tstunwi (nìhawng) You're (too) kind
Hìtxoa Excuse me, pardon me
Ngaytxoa I'm sorry, I apologize
Oeru txoa livu Please forgive me

Common Expressions

Txe'lan mawey Don't worry
Swawtsyìp One moment
Etrìpa syayvi! Good luck!
Kefyak? Right? Correct?
Ma oeyä Eywa! My god
Omum oe I know
Komum oe I don't know
Oeru ke'u I don't care
Siva ko! Do it! Rise to the challenge!
Srane / Kehe Yes / No

Further Reading

Inan nì'ul

Na’vi Language Phrasebook by Vawmataw
Some common and useful phrases for beginners.

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A Na’vi Language Crash Course by Mako
A no-frills guide to the many grammatical facets of Na’vi.

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