Our land extends beyond the mountains.
We have to develop a plan to defeat the enemy.
We can go now. The way is clear.
You must not do this. It's too risky.
Stand up straight! Look brave!
(Stand up straight! Do not show fear!)
(In fact, the version with tìtstewnga' is grammatically correct. However, in the context in which Varang speaks it, the original version is justified, even if it bends the rules. She wants to say something sharp and punchy, with good rhythm. 'Ur fkivan tstew! is much stronger than 'Ur fkivan tìtstewnga'. And it's perfectly understandable.)
You have brought a great evil to our land!
Fierce words can be more harmful than you think.
A good leader, despite the stones in his heart, must always behave confidently.
Damn! My bow just broke into pieces!
When I heard about her death, I became completely numb.
When I see the condition of my country, I suffer greatly in my heart.
Praise your dog when he follows your commands!
I curse you, (OR: Damn you!), you SOB.
From the mouth of a strict teacher comes valuable instruction.
She's apathetic about this problem; it doesn't matter to her at all.
What is apathy? It's ice in the heart and a death in the brain.
We're chatting about why he left.
This excellent work of yours will not go to waste.
Proverbial expression or phrase like vegetable food before a tetrapteron
(It's used in the sense of 'to go to waste.' Tetrapterons are predators and have no use for vegetable-based food. If you place vegetables before them, that food will go to waste.)
The earth moves around the sun.
What kinds of films do you prefer?
Who gave you that necklace?
In that country, men and women do not study together.
If you're hungry, let's eat!
This necklace is a beautiful work of art.
But there are several differences, for example, the hand doesn't have four but five digits.
Ateyo struck Entu with his fist.
(Ateyo punched Entu)
Ateyo struck Entu with his flat hand
(Ateyo slapped Entu)
How many internal organs does a person's body have?
A: My father is intelligent and kind.
B: MY father is an idiot.
They stood there mutely without saying a word.
I'm bored and I want to go home.
Sadly, that one mistake eclipsed all of his good deeds.
The dry leaf was sailing in the breeze.
Proverbial expression or phrase Crawl, walk, run;
from level to level get better.
(The meaning is that when learning something new, you have to proceed from step to step: baby steps first, then bigger ones.)
Their marriage brought Maru pleasure. She felt no jealousy at all.
These demons are forbidden here. I will kill this one as a lesson to the others!
Reef dialect He needs to leave these islands and go deep into the forest if he is to find this man.
Welcome, Kiri.
I bring you to the family.
I experience the light,
A miracle arrives, an unexpected birth.
Joy within my heart.
Joy within my heart.
Thank you for caring so much about our language.
He doesn't care a bit about you.
Since you're tired, rest.
If you are tired, then you should rest.
In that old movie, the good guy wears a white hat, the bad guy a black one.
Whose vegetables are these?
We will never give up this land!
Excuse me, you just dropped your glove.
For her, the theft of that beautiful necklace was like stones in her heart.
Proverbial expression or phrase If you hesitate doing something, it might not be important to you.
(Of course, we often hesitate with things that are in fact important to us, because we're afraid to fail. So this proverb is more meant/used as a motivation for someone hesitating, or even as a teasing to get someone into action)
Proverbial expression or phrase Slow tail!
(That is, “Don't get angry.” When the Na'vi get angry, their tails whip around, so “slow down your tail” is another way to say calm down.)
After the death of his spouse, he felt completely lost.
That hexapede is running toward the cliff.
The idiot fell and broke his/her (own) bow.
The human was talking to himself while walking in the forest.
A: Would you mind if I borrowed your necklace?
B: Not at all!
She used glue (and then) stuck the leaf onto the wall.
A leaf was sticking to the wall.
When you cough, it's best to cover your mouth.
Yeah, yeah, scratch that place on my back! It itches like crazy!
Thank you for listening to this audio show.
If you have a question, send it in,
and the team will try to answer it.
This frustrating situation is making me crazy.
The path is obstructed; we can't proceed further.
I talk, but he doesn't listen. I feel very frustrated.
In this regard, his not supporting me was a large barrier to (achieving) my goal.
When she squeezed my hand, she silently said she loved me.
We mustn't do this. It's too risky.
Dripping water pierces a stone. (That is, persistent effort can accomplish unexpected and amazing things.)
It's raining and water is dripping through the roof.
Contribution from the li'fyaolo' Finally he came upon a Prolemuris youngling that had a deep wound on its back from its right shoulder to its two left arms. It seemed the wound came from a bite of a viperwolf. Blood was coming out of it.
Contribution from the li'fyaolo' One night, while a young man named Ìstaw had the watch at the border of his country, he suddenly heard a strange unexpected noise in the forest. He knew that there was no viperwolf pack nearby. But as a matter of fact he was familiar with every animal cry of the forest; therefore he knew that this cry had come from a Prolemuris. He decided to carefully step to the source of the sound.
Stay safe, friends, and stay healthy.
Needless to say, due to the coronavirus, the world has changed, life has changed. And many people fear for the future. Perhaps the most difficult thing of all right now is the social distancing. We have to stay at home. We can't go out to work. We can't hug each other.
In the meantime, brothers and sisters, please follow the new guidelines and rules. Stay home as often as possible. Wash your hands many (times a day). Keep back a bit from other people. And if you know older folks, whether in your family or as friends, contact them to find out if they're well.
Step carefully here. The ground is rough.
Hmm . . . Perhaps you're right.
I've thought about this question deeply, but I'm sad to say I haven't yet found the answer.
You came at the wrong time; Ralu is angry and won't speak with you.
She stabbed him deeply in the chest with a knife.
You rose to the challenge! You passed the test successfully! Congratulations!
A mantis appeared from behind a rock.
Apply pressure to the wound so that the blood won't flow.
These stone layers are very beautiful.
Even when the lesson isn't interesting, you shouldn't yawn in school.
I shape a rock to look like an ikran.
I just yawned because I feel tired.
Why did I choose, of my own free will, to help such a fool?
There's a thin layer of ice on the lake.
When I give a speech, I often feel a lot of stress.
After her father's death, Peyral's grief was endless.
You can go now. The way is clear.
This stressful situation is dangerous to your health.
His hands tremble, so he will not be able to hit the hexapede.
Ralu does a shake while dancing, imitating a thanator that's ready to leap.
If you shake the tree, the fruit will fall. (That is, actions have consequences.)
Congratulations on the birth of your son!
Hey dude! What's happenin'?
Smoke is a sign/an indication that there is fire.
There are many fans of Avatar all over the world.
Neytiri stabbed the viperwolf to end its pain.
My friend Va'ru gave his daughter a beautiful new necklace.
Liar! Entu didn't give you that necklace!
Can this wall keep out those dangerous animals?
KEEP YOURSELF AND MO'ARA SAFE
While you enjoy your exploration of Mo'ara,
please help us put safety first for both you and Mo'ara
by following the guidelines below:
The Na'vi have banned smoking in Mo'ara
Do not attempt to harm the animals or their habitats
Do not attempt to approach or cross any barriers designed for Guest and animal safety
Let's give (him/her/them) a hand, everybody!
Careful! That animal has two sharp horns!
Q: Could you call me on Skype tomorrow afternoon?
A: Yup, I'll rise to the challenge!
If water isn't available, you can clean your hands with a cloth.
This rotten meat has a putrid smell.
Lukan, the little brother, and Palu, the little sister, are still babies, and I'm happy to say they're very beautiful and cute. But unfortunately they're also shy, almost like a touched helicoradian. They arrived at our house last night, and needless to say the new place and likewise the two new men are very strange to them. For most of the time today they were hiding. We hope they'll soon become brave enough to come out and play with us. Feeling calm and happy in a new environment takes time, so we have to be patient.
Txewì says that the earthquake was frightening.
I'm not too hungry; a snack will do.
Children roll pebbles as a game.
By scaling the highest wall, he proved to us that his climbing ability had improved.
This branch is very fragile. If you touch it, it'll break.
Rini tried to escape but her foot got caught under a rock.
For a parent, the greatest sorrow is the death of a child.
A threatening hammerhead is dangerous, son.
We will not forget this snub.
Your threatening words don't scare me one bit.
Forgive me. I didn't notice that your tail was in front of me.
They're laughing because you lost? Ignore them.
Are you threatening me, you moron?
Warriors must be able to ignore their own pain.
When a volcano erupts, a lot of lava comes out.
Don't be scared. He's not looking at you threateningly. He's just curious.
The arrival of the Sky People was a great threat to the Na'vi.
Snubbing isn't helpful, brother. If you're angry, explain why.
I throw a stone to/towards you.
(Ne does indeed imply the physical act of throwing towards someone, keeping with the idea that verbs of motion use ne as the place towards which the motion is directed.)
I throw a stone to you
(The dative case would be used in the sense of giving the stone to someone, although there's some overlap here with ne.)
I throw a stone at you.
(And wä would have an aggressive connotation.)
Excessive desire is often the enemy of peace.
Mother imposed this task on the children.
The children were told by their mother to fetch water.
You can't order me around. You're mentally unsound!
My commander is you.
(Please! Go ahead. You first.)
(It's used as politeness formula to tell someone (who doesn't necessarily have to be above you) to go through a door first, take the last piece of teylu, etc.)
1. He is above me (in some relevant hierarchy).
2. I am under him.
3. He has authority over me.
4. He is my boss.
His physical and mental health are perfect.
Don't eat that. It's not healthful. (I.e., It will make you unhealthy.)
These two beautiful gifts are now hanging on a wall in our home.
As you know, during the Avatar Community Meet-up in Los Angeles last month, all the participants came to our house one evening to have dinner, study a little Na'vi, hang out together, and have fun. For John and me, that evening was a real treasure.
Everybody says this necklace is really beautiful, but me, I don't like the style one bit.
My hand hurts—I mean, my finger.
Please carry this stone jar for me. My right hand is wounded.
That burnt cloth is of little value.
I gave you meat in exchange for vegetables.
The path ahead of them was full of rocks and irregular.
This rock has straight sides; it's not rounded.
The People were standing in a circle, singing.
I would guess that Tsenu used a thousand (lit. 512) beads for that beautiful multi-colored bib necklace.
The bib necklace hangs from the woman's neck.
The ground is rough. Be careful or you'll trip.
Blood is coming out of (literally: exiting from the inside of) the wound.
If a branch bends too much, it might break.
They tied a knot in the rope so it wouldn't slip through their hands.
Without practice there is no improvement.
Yes, the wound is very painful, but I'm not in the least suffering emotionally (i.e., my mental state is fine).
Physical pain and mental suffering are often interrelated.
I can't scale this cliff. It doesn't have any footholds.
Mo'at came down the (natural) stairway saying, “Get back, all of you!”
It's intermediate. His speech is mediocre, but you can understand him.'
It's excellent. I can't believe it. He's become a master of our language.
Be careful, Jake! Neytiri is really angry.
That yerik is standing on a high ledge.
Vegetables are often eaten raw.
When one hunts there's no opportunity for relaxation.
I want to find a quiet place nearby where I can chill out and rest to get my head back on straight.
Who designed that necklace of yours? I think it's very beautiful.
Don't use that green wood for a fire, you fool.
Don't touch me, you moron!
While playing with my cat I felt something hard and rough on his skin.
That old woman's hearing is poor. A conversation with her is very difficult.
Do you think we can avoid a war with the Sky People solely by talking with them, my brothers? That won't work!
Contribution from the li'fyaolo' Night of Pandora. The forest is full of life. Many creatures and beasts walk, hunt, and fight to survive. Plants glow to give wonderful bioluminescence to the forest. Fan lizards turn, water flows under the blue bioluminescent light. A Na'vi boy walks aimlessly through the forest to feel peace and to see the night's beautiful life. He makes glowing foot tracks on the strong branches of a tall tree. A beautiful skin-blue color fills the sky, the large world stands strong with his siblings and the stars which seem so small. The boy approaches a lake and thinks about the beauty of the world. Eywa smiles upon this one, who is called Zuvo.
Although there's nothing wrong with your plan, it just doesn't suit me.
Three things about the thanator must always be kept in mind:
• It can move silently through the forest.
• It's big and strong.
• It wants to eat you.
For the majority of people, it's not possible to learn to speak a new language well simply by listening to rules. You have to use the language. Accordingly, we've prepared several small dialogs for you that you can use in daily life. And you won't hear any complicated rules today. We hope you'll find this class fun and interesting.
Although I found a few errors, this piece of work is generally excellent.
Please do this exercise in pairs, everyone.
These leggings are too tight. I can't wear them.
When you tried on Loak's armband, how tight was it?
Spotting a thanator, the hexapede panicked and escaped through the grass.
She used her tail to point out the tree Loak was hiding behind.
The rocks in that pile are very heavy.
When one has no useful thoughts, the ability to close one's mouth is important.
Why isn't this puffball tree vertical?
The banshee took to the air from the edge of a cliff.
At mid-day it seems that the stars in the sky have all vanished but they just can't be seen then.
Last night as I was walking through the forest, a frightening demon appeared in front of a big tree.
The more you practice, the better you'll get.
The less you study, the less chance you have of passing.
The less you eat at noon, the hungrier you'll feel in the evening.
We can share our land with the Skypeople.
Taking off from the ground is harder than flying off a cliff.
They're constructing this gift for the chief. It must be perfect without a single flaw.
One person alone can't lift that heavy rock.
Pick up your crossbow right now!
A baby's skin is smooth, an old person's is rough.
The original plan was the work of an idiot, but this one is just perfect.
THIS vegetable is delicious; THAT one will kill you.
This teacher is a master; that teacher is a fool.
This drink tastes horrible, so you'd better swallow it quickly.
It's necessary to check the thickness of the ice before walking on it.
I'm so happy to hear you got married! Congratulations! I am a little envious, though.
They were chatting with me at a bad time.
I'm jealous of the fact that Ulrey is such an excellent archer.
It was opportune that they didn't chat with me.
(That is, 'They chose a good time not to chat with me.)
Txewì was eyeing Loak's spear enviously.
The avatars of Grace and Jake aren't the same, but they are similar.
Don't be shy! Talk to her!
Va'ru is the one who created the necklace she was wearing.
Why didn't you put on a hat this morning?
Put on your items of clothing!
(Get dressed)!
I like the hat you're wearing.
Quiet, young one. Mommy is taking a nap. Let her rest.
He can't admit he's wrong.
(Direct address can happen interstitially in a sentence without affecting the sentence or being a part of it in any way. Of course, this would be more common in songs or poetry than in everyday speech.)
A: The Skypeople are about to arrive! Run!
B: What's happening?
A: Into the forest, you moron [whom I still like anyway]! Get going!
B: But . . .
A: LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT!!! (Run for your life!)
The wound on my hand hurts.
The hunter wounded the hexapede.
You must clean the wound frequently.
Tsenu:
Did you get enough to eat?
Kamun:
(a) Almost. (What's for dessert?)
(b) Yes. That'll be enough.
(c) Very! I'm quite full.
(d) Oooh. I ate too much.
Tsenu: I believe it was a mistake for him to have gone.
Kamun: No, no! He should have gone!
Everyone talks about the weather.
This place is “restable.”
(One can rest here.)
I often talk with you in my imagination.
Just as I like teylu, he likes vegetables.
I practice my hobby, which is archery.
I was born in a town near the ocean, but I now live in Hometree.
Mom gave birth to my new sister yesterday.
Excuse me. I don't want to derail your chat, but can I interrupt for just a moment?
Hi! Excuse me. May I interrupt a moment? I'm Va'ru from the plains. How about you?
(This can be accompanied with the “I See you” hand gesture in the appropriate context and atmosphere. The gesture increases the level of formality.)
Hi. You're Sorewn, right? I'm Tsenu. Sister Rini over there suggested that I introduce myself. She said, “Sorewn is really into cooking, and perhaps the two of you might share that matter in common.”
He interrupted the meeting.
(It does not necessarily have a negative connotation even though it evolved from a compound containing the component kxu, which in other contexts is clearly 'harm.')
A: How do you spell the word tskxe?
B: It's spelled ts, kx, e.'
It was really a pleasure to be able to speak with you.
The fact that I was able to speak with you is really pleasurable to me.
My hand is finally healed.
As the thanator was charging towards the two of us, Neytiri said something I will always remember.
My apologies: As you know, in recent days I have not had sufficient opportunity to work on our language. But I have some good news. My teaching responsibilities will soon end; after that I will have more time to create words and the kinds of lessons that can help everyone best learn and remember.
The l'Ona will not perish to the enemy within or the enemy without.
Contribution from the li'fyaolo' Nothing could be (seem/appear) more beautiful to me than a Pandoran forest that has covered in moss, except perhaps this world soon covering itself in peaceful well-being and the Na'vi language.
The aliens destroy our sacred place to dig up dead rock.
Please believe me, my friends. I want very much to guide you. But as you know, I must work together with those who have brought us "Avatar" and the world of Pandora. I have sent them a message, but up to now no answer has arrived. Like you, I too am waiting.
There's nobody I'd rather commune with under the Tree of Voices.
I apologise for this moron.
It's a pleasure to be able to chat with you in Na'vi.