Learn Ekkhian/Politeness

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Although politeness in speech is not as important in Ekkhian as in many languages in Asia, it is still a vital part of the language. In this lesson we will go over how to use phrases to express gratitude and regret et cetera to others through speech.

See how much you can understand from reading these conversations.

Contents 1 Example Conversation 1 1.1 Ekkhian 1.2 English Translation 2 Example Conversation 2 3 Vocabulary

Example Conversation 1

Pamal orders some soup at a Voei soup house.

Ekkhian

• Pamal: Gun lenbi ya tyz in minboxok wetifon makti.
• Waiter: Fala! Jin enyl sil.
• Pamal: Gerod.
• Waiter: Glis gerod.

English Translation

• Pamal: Get me a bowl of soup please.
• Waiter: Okay! Here it is.
• Pamal: Thanks.
• Waiter: You're welcome.

Example Conversation 2

Thormagn falls on the ground.

DOU ITASHIMASHITE!!!

Vocabulary

• gerod - Thank you!
• makti - please
• tykenso - Sorry! (literally, "I regret")