In this section, you’ll learn how to speak like a true Nodilani. These phrases cover greetings, basic interactions, expressions of emotion, and polite requests. Where needed, we note tribal variation, since language on Madun is deeply shaped by culture.
Greetings
Endulani: Danosul wa vu. = Freedom is within.
Hanjelani: Jewa t’èras. = The New Earth.
Awashalani: No heje pu inshasul. = I come with light.
Kosuklani: Daninsha (wa) elun. = Daninsha is eternal.
Pashevalani (ironic): Noda wan boro H! = Are we safe?
Pashevalani (rallying): Pasheval wa dano P! = The tide is ours!
Farewells
Endulani: Panshin dano(i) P! = Remember us!
Hanjelani: Elun han panjeran. = Always to the future.
Awashalani: Pu inshasul. = With the light.
Kosuklani: Vina pash elun P! = Always have water!
Pashevalani: Pu pasheval P! = With the tide!
global: Noda(i) shinan dano(i). = We will see us.
Politeness & Feelings Phrases
Yes / No = kei / ela
Please = pu non daval - with my wish
Thank you = Daninsha wa pu da. - Daninsha is with you.
You're welcome = a pu da. - And with you.
Sorry = No sulana P! - I feel grief / sorrow! (My soul bleeds!)
That's beautiful = Te wa vynutemal
That's good = Te wa mala
That's bad = Te wa raku
Sleep well! = Ju boro P! - Sleep savely!
Oh my God! = Daninsha deran - By the naked sun!
Introductions & Requests
What is your name? = Ute wa dan shindjal H!
How are you? = Ulei da wa H!
My name is [name]. = Non shindjal wa [Name].
What are you doing? = Ute da vij H!
Let's go! = Noda(i) jen P!
Help! = Borovij P!
Between Lovers
You are beautiful = Da wa vynutemal
I desire you = No ika da
I love you (forever) = No (elun) emala da
I love you, too = No bes emala da
I want to kiss you = No ovij nema da
I need a kiss = No gora sha nemal
I don't want to lose you = No elaj ika iru da
I don't want to lose you (and am about to do something about it) = No elaj ovij iru da
