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Revision as of 20:34, 24 November 2022
Hi Western Frisian learners! đ
Do you want to learn how to say âHelloâ in Western Frisian?
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If youâre planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Western Frisian, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Letâs get started! đ€
Greetings
| English | Western Frisian |
|---|---|
| general greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Hagoeie |
| general greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Agoeje |
| general greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | No goei |
| general greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Goeie |
| general greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Goedei |
| morning greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Moarn |
| morning greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Goemoarn |
| afternoon greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Middei |
| afternoon greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Goemiddei |
| evening greeting in the Westerlauwers dialect [fry-wes] | Goejûn |
| general greeting in the SkiermĂ»ntseagersk dialect | GĂșjen dei |
| morning greeting in the SkiermĂ»ntseagersk dialect | GĂșje mĂŽne |
| afternoon greeting in the SkiermĂ»ntseagersk dialect | GĂșje midde |
| evening greeting in the SkiermĂ»ntseagersk dialect | GĂșjen jaun |
| general greeting in the Snekers dialect | Harree |
| how are you? in the Volendams dialect | Nou wet zee juu? |
| how are you? formal | Hoe giet it mei jo? |
| how are you? informal | Hoe giet it mei dy? |
| reply to Hoe giet it mei jo and Hoe giet it mei dy | It is goed mei my |
| how are you? | Hoe gjit it? |
| how are you? formal | Hoe is 't mei jo? |
| how are you? informal | Hoe is 't mei dy? |
| welcome greeting | Wolkom |
| Long time no see | Lang net sjoen |
| What's your name? | Hoe hjitte jo?
Hoe hjitst do? |
| My name is ... | Myn namme is ...
Ik hyt ... |
| Where are you from? | WĂȘr komme jo wei? |
| I'm from ... | Ik kom fan ... |
| Pleased to meet you | Yn 't wolnimmen |
| Goodbye
(Parting phrases) |
Hoi
Oant sjen Oant letter |
| Good luck! | SĂșkses |
| Cheers! Good Health!
(Toasts used when drinking) |
Tsjoch! |
| Have a nice day | Noflike dei |
| Christmas greetings | Noflike Krystdagen |
| New Year greetings | In Lokkich Nijjier! |
| Easter greetings | Lokkich Peaske |
| Birthday greetings | Fan herte lokwinske mei dyn jirdei |
Sources
Polyglot Club thanks Jennifer Runner for her outstanding work in collecting some of the phrases for this Western Frisian lesson. đ
Her objective is, like the Polyglot Club, to promote intercultural communication and understanding and to raise awareness of linguistic diversity in the world. âš
- More information on her website: http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/