Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to say various phrases in Assyrian! Assyrian, also known as Neo-Aramaic or Suret, is a Semitic language spoken by Assyrian people in the Middle East. In this guide, we will cover both formal and informal ways to express yourself, focusing on widely understood phrases. While there may be regional variations, we’ll primarily emphasize the standard Assyrian language. Let’s start with some common phrases:
Table of Contents
Greetings and Basic Phrases
1. Hello (formal): Shlama lak
2. Hello (informal): Shlomo
3. How are you? (formal): Malka, kheyran?
4. How are you? (informal): Kheyrin?
5. I’m fine, thank you: Ekh tamam, shukraan lkh
6. What’s your name? (formal): Ba’shma?
7. What’s your name? (informal): Min shmo?
8. My name is…: Shma bit
9. Nice to meet you: Shlama alakhon
Numbers
10. One: Khan
11. Two: Treen/treeneh
12. Three: Tlata/tlataneh
13. Four: Arba/arbah
14. Five: Khamsha
15. Six: Shesha
16. Seven: Shewa
17. Eight: Tmena
18. Nine: Tesha
19. Ten: Ashra
Common Expressions
20. Thank you: Shukraan
21. You’re welcome: Afwon
22. Excuse me: Bipurkha
23. I’m sorry: Sorya
24. Goodbye (formal): Bloom dkh
25. Goodbye (informal): Shlomo
26. Congratulations: Mabrook
27. Cheers!: Sherootehak
28. What’s up? (informal): Minak khabar?
Travel and Directions
29. Where is…? (formal): Min damon…?
30. Where is…? (informal): Min…?
31. Go straight: Klita a’aida
32. Turn left: Ge’er al ishteh
33. Turn right: Ge’er al yomeen
34. Stop here: Hishekan hon
35. How much does it cost?: Qam yakaman?
36. I need a taxi: Ekh Btaksi
Eating Out
37. I’m hungry: Ana jarakh
38. I’m thirsty: Ana tsongirakh
39. I’d like to order: Ekh bzujjehone
40. Can I have the check, please? (formal): Mumkin bralpara, law salemlok?
41. Can I have the check, please? (informal): Mumkin bralpara?
42. It was delicious: Basamaht
43. I don’t eat…: Ana ma obkel …
44. Cheers! (before drinking): Sherootehak
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve learned some essential phrases in Assyrian. Remember to adapt your language based on the formality of the situation. Assyrian is a beautiful language, and your effort to learn it will be greatly appreciated by native speakers. Practice these phrases regularly, and you’ll quickly gain confidence. Shlama lak! (Goodbye!)
