Sakha phrasebook Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
Sakha, or Yakut (Саха тыла) is a Turkic language spoken in Sakha Republic.
Basics
Common signs
- OPEN�
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- CLOSED�
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- ENTRANCE�
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- EXIT�
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- PUSH�
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- PULL�
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- TOILET�
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- MEN�
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- WOMEN�
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- FORBIDDEN�
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- Hello.�
- Эҕэрдэ. (e-GHER-de)
- Hello. (informal)�
- Дорообо. (doh-ROO-bow)
- How are you?�
- Хайдах олороҕут? (khay-DAKH-olo-ROGH-ut)
- Fine, thank you.�
- Махтал, үчүгэй. (makh-TAL, uch-UG-ey)
- What is your name?�
- Ааккыт ким диэний? (ak-UHT-keem-DI-en-NEE�?)
- My name is ______ .�
- Мин аатым ______ . (meen-AAT-uhm _____ .)
- Nice to meet you.�
- Билсиһиинэн. (beel-SIH-iin-EN) – lit. “with acqiantance”
- Please.�
- . ( )
- Thank you.�
- Махтал. (makh-TAL )
- Thank you (Response).�
- Улахан махтал. (ool-LAKH-an-MAKH-tal)
- You're welcome.�
- Нөрүөн нөргүй. (hoe-RUE-oen-NOER-guee )
- Yes.�
- Кыратык. (kuh-RAT-uhk )
- No.�
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- Excuse me. (getting attention)�
- Бырастыы гыныҥ. (buh-RAS-tuh-GUHN-nuhn )
- Excuse me. (begging pardon)�
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- I'm sorry.�
- Бырастыы гыныҥ. (buh-RAS-tuh-GUHN-nuhn)
- Goodbye�
- Көрсүөххэ дылы. (koer-SUOE-khe-DUH-luh )
- Goodbye (informal)�
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- I can't speak name of language [well].�
- [ ]. ( [ ])
- Do you speak English?�
- �? (�?)
- Is there someone here who speaks English?�
- �? (�?)
- Help!�
- �! (�!)
- Look out!�
- �! (�!)
- Good morning.�
- Үтүө сарсыарданан. (oo-TUOE-sar-SUH-ar-DAN-an )
- Good afternoon.�
- Үтүө күнүнэн. (oo-TUOE-kun-UN-en)
- Good evening.�
- Үтүө киэһэнэн. (oo-TUOE-kie-HEN-en )
- Good night.�
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- Good night (to sleep)�
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- I don't understand.�
- Өйдөөбөтүм. (oy-DOE-boe-TOOM )
- Where is the toilet?�
- �? (�?)
Problems
- Leave me alone.�
- . ( .)
- Don't touch me!�
- �! (�!)
- I'll call the police.�
- . ( .)
- Police!�
- �! (�!)
- Stop! Thief!�
- �!�! (�!�!)
- I need your help.�
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- It's an emergency.�
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- I'm lost.�
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- I lost my bag.�
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- I lost my wallet.�
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- I'm sick.�
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- I've been injured.�
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- I need a doctor.�
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- Can I use your phone?�
- �? (�?)
Numbers
- 1�
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- 2�
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- 3�
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- 4�
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- 5�
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- 6�
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- 7�
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- 8�
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- 9�
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- 10�
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- 11�
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- 12�
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- 13�
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- 14�
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- 15�
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- 16�
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- 17�
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- 18�
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- 19�
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- 20�
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- 21�
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- 22�
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- 23�
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- 30�
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- 40�
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- 50�
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- 60�
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- 70�
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- 80�
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- 90�
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- 100�
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- 200�
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- 300�
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- 1,000�
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- 2,000�
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- 1,000,000�
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- 1,000,000,000�
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- 1,000,000,000,000�
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- number _____ (train, bus, etc.)�
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- half�
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- less�
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- more�
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Time
- now�
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- later�
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- before�
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- morning�
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- afternoon�
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- evening�
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- night�
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Clock time
- one o'clock AM�
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- two o'clock AM�
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- noon�
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- one o'clock PM�
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- two o'clock PM�
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- midnight�
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Duration
- _____ minute(s)�
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- _____ hour(s)�
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- _____ day(s)�
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- _____ week(s)�
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- _____ month(s)�
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- _____ year(s)�
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Days
- today�
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- yesterday�
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- tomorrow�
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- this week�
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- last week�
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- next week�
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- Sunday�
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- Monday�
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- Tuesday�
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- Wednesday�
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- Thursday�
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- Friday�
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- Saturday�
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Months
- January�
- Тохсунньу (tokh-SOON-oo )
- February�
- Олунньу (ol-OON-oo )
- March�
- Кулун тутар (kool-OON-too-TAR )
- April�
- Муус устар (moos-OOS-tar )
- May�
- Ыам ыйа (UH-am-UH-yah )
- June�
- Бэс ыйа (bes-UH-yah )
- July�
- От ыйа (ot-UH-yah )
- August�
- Атырдьах ыйа (at-UHR-dakh-UH-yah)
- September�
- Балаҕан ыйа (bah-LAGH-an-UH-yah)
- October�
- Алтынньы (alt-UHN-nuh )
- November�
- Сэтинньи (set-EEN-ee )
- December�
- Ахсынньы (akh-SUHN-nuh )
Writing time and date
Colors
- black�
- ҡара (kah-RAH )
- white�
- аҡ (ah-KH )
- gray�
- һоро (hoh-ORO )
- red�
- ҡыҙыл (quh-DHUHL )
- blue�
- күк (kh-OOKH)
- yellow�
- hары (hah-RUH )
- green�
- йәшел (yae-SHEL )
- orange�
- ҡыҙғылт һары (quh-DHEGH-uhlt-HAH-ruh )
- purple�
- зәңгәр күк (zaeng-GAER-k-OOK )
- pink�
- алһыу (ahl-HUH )
- brown�
- көрән (koe-RAEN )
Transportation
Bus and train
- How much is a ticket to _____?�
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- One ticket to _____, please.�
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- Where does this train/bus go?�
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- Where is the train/bus to _____?�
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- Does this train/bus stop in _____?�
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- When does the train/bus for _____ leave?�
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- When will this train/bus arrive in _____?�
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Directions
- How do I get to _____�?�
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- ...the train station?�
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- ...the bus station?�
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- ...the airport?�
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- ...downtown?�
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- ...the youth hostel?�
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- ...the _____ hotel?�
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- ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate?�
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- Where are there a lot of...�
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- ...hotels?�
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- ...restaurants?�
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- ...bars?�
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- ...sites to see?�
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- Can you show me on the map?�
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- street�
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- Turn left.�
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- Turn right.�
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- left�
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- right�
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- straight ahead�
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- towards the _____�
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- past the _____�
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- before the _____�
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- Watch for the _____.�
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- intersection�
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- north�
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- south�
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- east�
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- west�
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- uphill�
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- downhill�
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Taxi
- Taxi!�
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- Take me to _____, please.�
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- How much does it cost to get to _____?�
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- Take me there, please.�
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Lodging
- Do you have any rooms available?�
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- How much is a room for one person/two people?�
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- Does the room come with...�
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- ...bedsheets?�
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- ...a bathroom?�
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- ...a telephone?�
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- ...a TV?�
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- May I see the room first?�
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- Do you have anything quieter?�
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- ...bigger?�
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- ...cleaner?�
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- ...cheaper?�
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- OK, I'll take it.�
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- I will stay for _____ night(s).�
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- Can you suggest another hotel?�
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- Do you have a safe?�
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- ...lockers?�
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- Is breakfast/supper included?�
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- What time is breakfast/supper?�
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- Please clean my room.�
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- Can you wake me at _____?�
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- I want to check out.�
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Money
- Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars?�
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- Do you accept British pounds?�
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- Do you accept Euros?�
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- Do you accept credit cards?�
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- Can you change money for me?�
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- Where can I get money changed?�
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- Can you change a traveler's check for me?�
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- Where can I get a traveler's check changed?�
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- What is the exchange rate?�
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- Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)?�
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Eating
- A table for one person/two people, please.�
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- Can I look at the menu, please?�
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- Can I look in the kitchen?�
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- Is there a house specialty?�
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- Is there a local specialty?�
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- I'm a vegetarian.�
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- I don't eat pork.�
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- I don't eat beef.�
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- I only eat kosher food.�
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- Can you make it "lite", please? (less oil/butter/lard)�
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- fixed-price meal�
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- a la carte�
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- breakfast�
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- lunch�
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- tea (meal)�
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- supper�
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- I want _____.�
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- I want a dish containing _____.�
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- chicken�
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- beef�
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- fish�
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- ham�
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- sausage�
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- cheese�
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- eggs�
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- salad�
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- (fresh) vegetables�
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- (fresh) fruit�
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- bread�
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- toast�
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- noodles�
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- rice�
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- beans�
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- May I have a glass of _____?�
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- May I have a cup of _____?�
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- May I have a bottle of _____?�
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- coffee�
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- tea (drink)�
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- juice�
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- (bubbly) water�
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- (still) water�
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- beer�
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- red/white wine�
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- May I have some _____?�
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- salt�
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- black pepper�
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- butter�
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- Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server)
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- I'm finished.�
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- It was delicious.�
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- Please clear the plates.�
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- The check, please.�
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Bars
- Do you serve alcohol?�
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- Is there table service?�
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- A beer/two beers, please.�
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- A glass of red/white wine, please.�
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- A pint, please.�
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- A bottle, please.�
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- _____ (hard liquor) and _____ (mixer), please.�
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- whiskey�
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- vodka�
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- rum�
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- water�
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- club soda�
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- tonic water�
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- orange juice�
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- Coke (soda)�
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- Do you have any bar snacks?�
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- One more, please.�
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- Another round, please.�
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- When is closing time?�
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- Cheers!�
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Shopping
- Do you have this in my size?�
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- How much is this?�
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- That's too expensive.�
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- Would you take _____?�
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- expensive�
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- cheap�
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- I can't afford it.�
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- I don't want it.�
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- You're cheating me.�
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- I'm not interested.�
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- OK, I'll take it.�
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- Can I have a bag?�
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- Do you ship (overseas)?�
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- I need...�
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- ...toothpaste.�
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- ...a toothbrush.�
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- ...tampons.�
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- ...soap.�
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- ...shampoo.�
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- ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen)�
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- ...cold medicine.�
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- ...stomach medicine.�
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- ...a razor.�
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- ...an umbrella.�
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- ...sunblock lotion.�
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- ...a postcard.�
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- ...postage stamps.�
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- ...batteries.�
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- ...writing paper.�
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- ...a pen.�
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- ...English-language books.�
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- ...English-language magazines.�
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- ...an English-language newspaper.�
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- ...an English-English dictionary.�
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Driving
- I want to rent a car.�
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- Can I get insurance?�
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- stop (on a street sign)�
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- one way�
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- yield�
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- no parking�
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- speed limit�
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- gas (petrol) station�
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- petrol�
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- diesel�
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Authority
- I haven't done anything wrong.�
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- It was a misunderstanding.�
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- Where are you taking me?�
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- Am I under arrest?�
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- I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen.�
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- I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate.�
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- I want to talk to a lawyer.�
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- Can I just pay a fine now?�
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Sakha phrasebook