Hello, thank you, sorry, introducing yourself — everyday vocabulary.
These formulas are among the most commonly used in everyday speech. They are often the first thing learners hear, and they open the door to conversation.
| Kabyle | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
Azul ! | Hello! | Any time |
Azul fell-ak. | Hello (to a man). | Polite, to a man |
Azul fell-am. | Hello (to a woman). | Polite, to a woman |
Ṣbeḥ lxir. | Good morning. | In the morning |
Tameddit n lxir. | Good evening. | In the evening |
Ar tufat. | Goodbye / See you tomorrow. | When leaving |
| Kabyle | English |
|---|---|
Tanemmirt. | Thank you. |
Tanemmirt aṭas. | Thank you very much. |
Smaḥ-iyi. | Excuse me / Sorry. |
Ur yesɛi lqima. | You're welcome / It's nothing. |
Ih. | Yes. |
Ala / Uhu. | No. |