Hokkien

To say “I like you” in Hokkien, use 我合意你.

The Hokkien verb for ‘look’ is 看. The verb 看 is used broadly to cover the English meanings of ‘to look’, ‘to see’ or ‘to watch’.

The Hokkien word for grandmother is 阿嬤. 阿嬤 is used to refer to the mother of one’s parent.

The English word beer is translated into Hokkien as 啤酒. 啤酒 is a noun used to refer to the alcoholic beverage made from malt.

The Hokkien word for learn is 學. 學 is a verb used to express the acquisition of knowledge or an ability.

你好，你按怎？ is the Hokkien phrase for “hello how are you”.

The Hokkien word for cake is 雞蛋糕. This noun refers to a type of sweet dessert.

The Hokkien word for uncle is 阿伯. 阿伯 is used to refer to the older brother of one’s father.

The English phrase “how are you” is translated into Hokkien as 你好無? 你好無? is an informal way to ask someone how they are doing.

The Hokkien word for Indian is 印度人. 印度人 refers to an Indian person.