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Useful Dhivehi Phrases

Hello (formal)	Assalaamu Alaikum
Hello (informal)	Kihineh?
How are you?	Haalu kihineh?
Yes	Aan
No	Noon
Where?	Kobaa?
Why?	Keevve?
Who?	Kaaku?
There	Ethaa
Here	Mithaa
What?	Koacheh?
This	Mi
That	E
What is (your) name?	Kon nameh kiyanee?
My name is	Aharenge namakee
How old are you?	Umurun kihaa vareh?
My age is …	Aharenge umurakee …
Where are you from?	Kon rasheh?
Good	Ran'galhu
Thank you	Shukuriyaa
I am sorry	Ma-aafu kurey
What is the price?	Agu kihaavareh?
Goodbye (informal)	Dhanee
What time are (we) going?	Kon irakun dhanee?
Where are (you) going? Or What place are we going?	Kon thanakah dhanee?
How long will it take?	Kihaa ireh nagaanee?
What time is it?	Gadin kihaa ireh?
What island is that?	E-ee kon rasheh?