Some Ainu Vocabulary
When followed by i, “s”, “t”, and “c” are always pronounced “sh” and “ch” respectively.
Hello/Nice to meet you: Irankarapte
How are you?: E=iwanke ya?
Fine, thank you: Ku=iwanke, iyairaykere.
What is your name?: E=re hemanta ya?
My name is ______ : K=ani anakne ______ ku=ne.
I’m sorry/Excuse me: Ku=yayapapu
Goodbye (for those who leave): Apunno paye yan.
Goodbye (for those who stay): Apunno oka yan.
Help!: En=ikamesu!
Look out!: Aeyam!
Good night: Apunno mokor yan
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