Dzongkha phrasebook
Dzongkha is the national language of Bhutan. Pronunciation guideVowelsConsonantsCommon diphthongsPhrase listBasicsHello (formal)= kuzu zanpo la Hello (informal) = kuzu zangpo
ProblemsWhat is Your Problem?= Choe gi Ka Ngyel ga chi mo? Where is the Bank? = Ngyul Khang Ga teey mo? Numbers
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TransportationBus and trainDirectionsTaxiIdentified by the yellow top(hood) and BT registration affixed before the number. Taxi : la khor Fare : la how much : ga day chi mo LodgingMoneyHow much is this/it ? Ngultrum ga they chi mo EatingMeal : Toh /zhay go eating : shay go za ni delicious : zhim bay bitter ; khag ta sweet : ngam sour ; chup Water ; chu Tea : ja Curry : tsoem Soup :thup Chilly : ema Cheese :datsi cook : toh bey ni eat : zhey Dry Chilli : ema kam BarsAlcoholic Beverage : Changg Bar : Changkhang Tip : soera Whats the bill : Ga de chi mo I am drunk : changg dang so ye Water : chu Local Drink : Ara It is strong(spirit) : ah ni gag tra du It is mild : lha si si du Shoppingshop : tsongkhang how much : ga de chi mo? discount please : gong phab nang DrivingCar : Numkhor Drive : Numkhor tang ni Licence : Lak Kher Police : thrim sung Road : Lam High speed : joba joba shuk bay tang Low speed : drogay bay tang please take caution(driving) : reb drim di tang Lets go : jogay stop ; numkor kag nang Risky : ngyen khag Lovei love you:nga gi che lu ga i cant stay without you:nga che me pa me cha bay i will make you a phone call:nga gi che lu juthen tang gay do you remember me:che nga dem mey ga you're so beautiful:che namay samay jarim dhu |
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