Looking for practical Latgalian to Minang phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Latgalian phrase first, then the Minang translation (Minang) — 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 Minang.
Tip: read the Minang line out loud three times, then cover the Latgalian side and try to recall the meaning — repetition builds memory faster than silent reading.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
Sveiki
Halo
Paldies
Terima kasih
Labu rītu
Selamat pagi
Labu pēcpusdienu
Selamat sore
Labu vakaru
Selamat malam
Labu nakti
Selamat tidur
Uz redzēšanos
Sampai jumpa
Uz redzēšanos
Selamat tinggal
Kā tevi sauc?
Sapa nama awak?
Mani sauc Jānis
Nama saya John
Kā tev klājas?
Apa kabar?
Prieks iepazīties
Senang bertemu dengan awak
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
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