Hokkien

The Hokkien word for lizard is 杜定. 杜定 is used to refer to the reptile known as a lizard.

The Hokkien word for “sorry” is 失禮. 失禮 is used as a polite apology when one has committed a social faux pas or an unintentional rudeness.

The Hokkien word for “idiot” is 戇大呆. 戇大呆 is used to describe a person of low general intelligence.

The Hokkien phrase for “like” is 佮意. 佮意 is used to express that you find someone or something pleasant, attractive or agreeable.

The English phrase “congratulations” is expressed in Hokkien as 恭喜. You use 恭喜 to express approbation.

The English phrase “thank you” is translated into Hokkien as 多謝.

The phrase 左倒右 is the Hokkien way to say left and right. This phrase refers to the directions of the left and right sides.

To say “I love you” in Hokkien, use 我愛你. 我愛你 is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.

The Hokkien word for “ugly” is 歹看. The term is used to describe something that is displeasing to the eye or not aesthetically pleasing.

The English phrase “good morning” is translated into Hokkien as 早安. The phrase is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.