Local Lingo
There are over 2700 languages in the world. Some are spoken by millions of people while others are spoken by only a small tribe. When travelling it is always helpful to be able to speak a few words of the local lingo - and they love it when you know a few words they understand! Here are a few words you might like to learn for next time you travel to an Intrepid destination!
Thai
Hello - Sawat-dii *
What is your name? - Khun cheu arai?
Thank you - Khawp khun *
I am sorry - Khaw thoht *
No - Mai chai
*In Thai, you finish with khrap if you are a boy and kha if you are a girl
Vietnamese
Hello - Xin chao
What is your name? - Ten la gi?
Thank you - Cam um
Yes - Vang
No - Khong
hindi
Hello - Namaste
What is your name? - Aapka shubh naam kya hai?
Please - Meharbani
Thank you - Shukriyaa
You're welcome - Koi baat nahin
Goodbye - Namaste
Yes - Haan
No - Nahin
mandarin
Hello - Ni hao
What is your name? - Nin qui xing
Thank you - Xiexie
You're welcome - Bukeqi
I am sorry - Duibuqi
Goodbye - Zaijian
Yes - You
No - Meiyou
arabic
Hello - Salam alaikum
What is your name? - Ismak ey? (to a boy) Ismik ey? (to a girl)
Please - Min fadlak (to a boy) Min fadlik (to a girl)
Thank you - Shukran
You're welcome - Afwan
I am sorry - Assif
Goodbye - Ma'as salaama
Yes - Aiwa
No - La'
french
Hello - Bonjour
What is your name? - Comment vous appelez-vous?
Please - S'il vous plait
Thank you - Merci
You're welcome - Je vous en prie
I am sorry - Pardon
Goodbye - Au revoir
Yes - Oui
No - Non
italian
Hello - Buon giorno
What is your name? - Come si chiama?
Please - Per favore
Thank you - Grazie
You're welcome - Prego
I am sorry - Mi scusi
Goodbye - Arrivederci
Yes - Si
No - No
spanish
Hello - Hola
What is your name? - Como se lama usted?
Please - Por favor
Thank you - Gracias
You're welcome - De nada
I am sorry - Lo siento
Goodbye - Adios
Yes - Si
No - No
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