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In Frisian, hello is Hoi and thank you is Tankewol. Here are 22 everyday Frisian phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.
How to say hello in Frisian · How to say thank you in Frisian · How to say goodbye in Frisian · How to say please in Frisian · How to say sorry in Frisian
| English | Frisian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hoi Casual; "goeie" or "goeiedei" is also common and slightly more general-purpose. |
| Goodbye | Oant sjen |
| Please | Asjeblyft |
| Thank you | Tankewol |
| Yes | Ja |
| No | Nee |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Ekskuseer my "Sorry" (as in Dutch/English) is also widely used and understood. |
| Do you speak English? | Praatsto Ingelsk? Informal "you"; use "Praatsto Ingelsk?" with anyone in casual tourist contexts. |
| I don't understand | Ik begryp it net |
| Please speak slowly | Asjeblyft, praat stadich |
| How much is it? | Hoefolle kostet it? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Wêr is it húske? "Húske" is the everyday word for toilet. |
| I'd like this, please | Ik wol dit graach, asjeblyft |
| The bill, please | De rekken, asjeblyft |
| Where is …? | Wêr is …? |
| Help! | Help! |
| I need a doctor | Ik ha in dokter nedich |
| Call the police! | Bel de plysje! |
| I don't speak Frisian | Ik praat gjin Frysk Literally 'I speak no Frisian' |
| Can you help me? | Kinsto my helpe? |
| English | Frisian |
|---|---|
| Where is the nearest grocery store? | Wêr is de tichtstbysteande winkel foar iten? |
| How do you say this in Frisian? | Hoe sis je dit yn it Frysk? |
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