Уӕ райсом хорз, everyone.
I have written at length about the theory of the language, but now it is time to begin learning practical conversation, to bring everything together. This is a short primer to get you used to speaking beyond morphemes and syllables.
Hello - байрай/ салам дӕ уӕд/ ӕгас цу*
*This literally means 'be healthy', and is generally used after someone has addressed you.
How are you? - Куыд цӕрыс? (When speaking to one person).
куыд цӕрут? (When speaking to more than one person).
I'm good, thank you. And you? - Ӕз дӕн хорз бузныг. Ды та?
Very good, thanks. - тынг хорз, бузныг.
Good morning - дӕ райсом хорз
Good day - дӕ бон хорз
Good evening - дӕ изӕр хорз.
What is your name? - Дӕ ном куыд у?
My name is.... - Мӕ ном у....
Nice to meet you - Ӕхсызгон мын у демӕ (уемӕ, plural) базонгӕ уын.
*NOTE*. If the opportunity arises to meet an Elder, who would be referred to as 'хистӕр', always remember the Elder must extend their hand first for a handshake.
What time is it? - цал сахаты у?
Now it is..... - ныр ........ сахат у
Goodbye! - хӕрзбон, фенынмӕ, фембӕлдзыстӕм (this means something close to 'I'll see you around').
If you are leaving first, you can say "хорзӕй баззай" to which the reply would be "фӕндараст".
Goodnight - хӕрзӕхсӕв.
Very useful lesson, thank you!