Aylì’fyavi Lereyfya 1 — Cultural Terms 1 (naviteri.org, 2015-07-31) View all from source
Ke 'efu oe ohakx hawng; tam tsyey.
I'm not too hungry; a snack will do.
Whoever, Whatever, Whenever . . . (naviteri.org, 2013-03-31) View all from source
'U aketsran tsun tivam.
Anything at all will be fine.
Proverbial expression or phrase
Vospxì Ayol, Postì Apup—Short Post for a Short Month (naviteri.org, 2013-02-28) View all from source
Fwa kan ke tam; zene swizawit livonu.
To aim is not enough; one must release the arrow.
(Intent is not enough; it's action that counts.)
Trr Asawnung Lefpom! Happy Leap Day! (naviteri.org, 2012-02-29) View all from source
txeleri mok ke tam; zene fko fngivo'.
In this matter, suggesting won't cut it; you need to demand.
More Additions to the Lexicon (naviteri.org, 2012-01-22) View all from source
Pe 'itanìri lu hona txan a 'u law lu frapor. Slä hona 'aw ke tam.
It's clear to everyone that his son is very cute. But cuteness alone isn't enough.
Mipa Zìsìt, Aylì’u Amip — New Words for the New Year (naviteri.org, 2012-01-09) View all from source
pamtseoturi ke layu ftue fwa run fkol rawnit a tam.
It won't be easy to find a satisfactory replacement for this musician.
’A’awa Lì’fyavi Amip—A Few New Expressions (naviteri.org, 2011-04-05) View all from source
Tsenu:
Srake yehakx?
Kamun:
(a) Stum.
(b) Ye. Tsun tivam.
(c) Nìtxan!
(d) Nìhaawwwng.
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.