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100 practical Ewe to Kalaallisut phrases for travel, study, work, and daily conversation.
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Looking for practical Ewe to Kalaallisut phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Ewe phrase first, then the Kalaallisut translation (Kalaallisut) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Kalaallisut.
Tip: read the Kalaallisut line out loud three times, then cover the Ewe side and try to recall the meaning — repetition builds memory faster than silent reading.
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Table of contents
Greetings and pleasantries Useful phrases for travellers Everyday conversation Directions and getting around Shopping and dining Emergencies and health Work and business Time, days and numbers
Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
Medɔ wo
Qujanaq
(medo wo)
Mɛkpɔ
Ullut qupp. imaarlutit
(mekpo)
Mɛkpɔ ɖe
Ullut qupp. imaarlutit
(mekpo de)
Mɛkpɔ ɖeɖe
Ullut qupp. imaarlutit
(mekpo dede)
Mɛkpɔ ɖekakpɔ
Ullut qupp. imaarlutit
(mekpo deka)
Nɔ ɖe
Tassunga tulluusimavunga
(no de)
Nɔ agbe
Tassunga
(no agbe)
Nɔ ɖe ɖe?
Ilinniaritsi qanoq atit?
(no de de)
Mawu ɖe John
Atikuuvoq John
(mawu de John)
Nɔ ɖe wò?
Qanoq ippit?
(no de wo)
Mekɔ wò ɖe
Tassunga uanga angusinnaavunga
(meko wo de)
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
Wòkpɔ̃ ŋlɔ̃ɖi?
Ilinniaritsi qallunaatuut?
(iliniaritsi qallanaat?)
Mèkpɔ Hindi aɖe o.
Hindi-pit maani allaat
(hindi-pit maani allaat)
Mènyɔ ŋu.
Naluara
(naluara)
Mèkpɔ ɖeɖe.
Tassuma siullermik oqalukkiartorneq
(tassuma siullermik oqalukkiartorneq)
Wòkpɔ ɖe ƒe ŋkɔ?
Taanna ilisarit?
(taanna ilisarit?)
Esi wòle ɖe akɔ?
Qarsoq kikkulluunniit?
(qarsoq kikkulluunniit?)
Mèkpɔ ɖe ŋkɔ ƒe akɔ?
Kangerlussuaq-kut kangerlussuup tungaanut qanoq ingerlaqqissinnaavunga?
(kangerlussuaq-kut kangerlussuup tungaanut)
Kɔ ɖe ƒe.
Silaannaq
(silaannaq)
Kɔ ɖe aɖe.
Timmisartoq
(timmisartoq)
Kɔ gɔme.
Ilaqutariit
(ilaqutariit)
Nye ɖe ɖe?
Kissavik qanoq?
(kissavik qanoq?)
Mèkpɔ ɖe ɖe aɖe.
Ataaseq tikit, qaaqqi
(ataaseq tikit, qaaqqi)
Esi wòle ɖe aɖe?
Tassunga qangali?
(tassunga qangali?)
Mèkpɔ ɖe.
Naluara
(naluara)
Esi wòle ɖe aɖe SIM card?
SIM-kortip qanoq pissarsiarisinnaavara?
(sim-kortip qanoq pissarsiarisinnaavara?)
Everyday conversation
Small talk, feelings, opinions, and common chat phrases for daily life.
Mekɔ
Piginnaasat
(piginnaasat)
Mekɔ nyuie
Sukumi
(sukumi)
Mekɔ nyuie o
Sukumiinnaq
(sukumiinnaq)
Eyi yɛ fɛ
Tassuma pingaaruteqarpa
(tassuma)
Nukɔmɔ na wò?
Qanoq isumaqarpit?
(qanoq)
Wobɛtɔ m'ahɔ?
Ilannguarit?
(ilannguarit)
Mɛhia m'ahɔ
Ilannguarit
(ilannguarit)
Tɔ nyuie
Tassunga tigua
(tassunga)
Mepa wo kyɛw
Uanga asanninneq
(uanga)
Nya abɔdɔ
Ila, ilisarit
(ila)
Meda wo akye
Takkulaarit
(takkulaarit)
Mema wo da a yɛ fɛ
Tassunga ukioq
(tassunga)
Kɔ na ɔdɔm
Suli akunnittaraluaruit
(suli)
Directions and getting around
Asking where something is, left and right, distances, and finding your way.
Wòle nu vɔ̃ ŋkɔmɛ?
Qasigiaqanngilaq?
(Wòle nu vɔ̃ ŋkɔmɛ?)
Wòle nu vɔ̃ bus stop?
Busstoppi kikkulluunniit?
(Wòle nu vɔ̃ bus stop?)
Né wòle platform a?
Qasigiaq kikkulluunniit?
(Né wòle platform a?)
Né wòle ɖe ɖe?
Kissakkut ingerlaqqippoq?
(Né wòle ɖe ɖe?)
Eyi ne ɖe ɖe?
Taanna ilutigalugu?
(Eyi ne ɖe ɖe?)
Eyi ne ɖe ɖe ɖe?
Tassunga niaqorpoq
(Eyi ne ɖe ɖe ɖe?)
Eyi ne ɖe ɖe ɖe?
Tassunga niaqorpoq
(Eyi ne ɖe ɖe ɖe?)
Wòle mɔ kpɔ ɖe map?
Kujallermi takusinnaavakkit?
(Wòle mɔ kpɔ ɖe map?)
Mèkpɔ ɖe, meda?
Ilinniaritsi, taava?
(Mèkpɔ ɖe, meda?)
Né wòle ɖe ɖe?
Kissakkut sivisussuseq?
(Né wòle ɖe ɖe?)
Ordering food, asking prices, paying the bill, and shopping at markets or stores.
Esi le nu si?
Qanoq akissagaa?
(qanoq akissagaa)
Eyi yɛ dɔɔdɔ.
Taanna qaffasissuuvoq
(taanna qaffasissuuvoq)
Wɔwɔ nu a ɛyɛ dɔɔdɔ?
Ilaat akitsunnguamik pissavutit?
(ilaats akitsunnguamik pissavutit)
Mɛtɔ ka wɔ kɔd?
Kardimik akilissaguit?
(kardimik akilissaguit)
Mɛpɛ akɔtɔ mɔkɔ.
Manniit marluk toqqarfigissavakka
(manniit marluk toqqarfigissavakka)
Kɔtɔ, mepa wo kyɛw.
Akileraarut, please
(akileraarut, please)
Ɔyɛ nɔɔma no mu?
Obsit ilanngullugit?
(obsit ilanngullugit)
Mɛyɛ ɔkɔmfo.
Vegetarian-iuvunga
(vegetarian-iuvunga)
Mepa wo kyɛw, mɛmpɛ dɔkita.
Sukkatsoq atorsinnaanngilara, please
(sukkatsoq atorsinnaanngilara)
Eyi yɛ dɔ.
Tassami neriugassaavoq
(tassami neriugassaavoq)
Mɛtɔ menu?
Menu-qaanga?
(menu-qaanga)
Mepa wo kyɛw, nsuo.
Sukkatsoq imaq, please
(sukkatsoq imaq)
Emergencies and health
Help, police, doctor, pharmacy, and urgent situations when you need assistance fast.
Tɔ́ nɔ́tsie
Suliat allattariaq
(suliat allattariaq)
Tɔ́ amublans
Ambulance allattariaq
(ambulance allattariaq)
Mèhia dɔ́kita
Doktorimik pisariaqartiga
(doktorimik pisariaqartiga)
Mèwɔ́ mɔ́
Sukorsimavunga
(sukorsimavunga)
Mèwɔ́ nɔ́kpɔ́m
Pikkorissumik allaatiga
(pikkorissumik allaatiga)
Wòle nɔ́kpɔ́m aɖe?
Sumiippit najugassarsiorfiit?
(sumiippit najugassarsiorfiit)
Eyi yɛ mɔ́
Tamassa nikinga
(tamassa nikinga)
Mèwɔ́ mɔ́ passport
Paspoortimik nikerpunga
(paspoortimik nikerpunga)
Wòle tɔ́ mɔ́ hotel?
Hotelimi allattariaq?
(hotelimi allattariaq)
Work and business
Meetings, email tone, schedules, and professional phrases for the workplace.
Miawoe zɔ
Tassunga nuannaarpunga
(tassunga nuannaartoq)
Miawoe nyuie le agbe
Tassunga ataatsimiinnerup pilersaarusiorneqarnera
(tassunga ataatsimiinnerup pilersaarusiorneqarnera)
Né wòle agbe si?
Qanoq akunnera iluaqutaasinnaava?
(qanoq akunnit)
Mɛdɔ wòkpɔ dzesi le eŋu
Oqaatsit ullumikkut nassiuppa
(oqaatsit ullumikkut)
Mɛdɔ wòkpɔ le eŋu?
Ullup akunnerani oqaloqateqarsinnaavunga?
(ullup akunnerani)
Mɛgblɔ be file no le
Tassunga allagartaq ilanngullugu takusinnaavat
(tassunga allagartaq)
Akpe na wò agbe
Qujanaq piffissaqit
(qujanaq piffissaqit)
Mɛdɔ nyuie le wò
Tassunga suleqatigiinnissaq qilanaara
(tassunga suleqatigiinnissaq)
Né wòkɔ mɔ na?
Oqaatiga qanoq paasitinniarpat?
(oqaatiga paasitinniarpat)
Miawoe le wò
Tassunga uagut qinerpa
(tassunga qinerpa)
Dɔwɔtɔ le Fida
Piffissaq naammassineq ulloq sisamanngorneq
(piffissaq naammassineq)
Time, days and numbers
Clock times, days of the week, months, quantities, and counting for appointments and plans.
Esi mɔ na?
Kissarit?
(kisa-rit)
Eyi ne mɔtɔtɔ abla.
Tamatumani pingasunngorpoq
(tamatumani pingasunngorpoq)
Mɔkpɔ ƒe ŋkɔ.
Ullumi
(ullumi)
Mɔkpɔ ƒe ɖe.
Ullumi qaammat
(ullumi qaammat)
Dzoƒe.
Ataasinngorneq
(ataasinngorneq)
Gbeƒe.
Marlunngorneq
(marlunngorneq)
Wukɔƒe.
Pingasunngorneq
(pingasunngorneq)
Mɔtɔtɔ.
Pingasunnguaq
(pingasunnguaq)
Mɛtsɔ ƒe ŋkɔ.
Mioo
(mioo)
Mɔkpɔ ƒe ɖe.
Kitsik
(kitsik)
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