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Maasai Phrases
The Maasai phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.
| Hi: Olee (adult) Layeni(young boy) |
| What is your name?: Kekijiaa erkana |
| Nice to meet you: Sidai kinotote |
| How are you?: Supai (younger than 18) supai papa (adult male) Takwenya (adult women) |
| I'm good, thanks: Eepa, asher (both young male,female and adult male) Eekuo (adult female) |
| And you?: Supai siye?.... Takwenya siye? |
Language and Age Phrases
More questions about language and age:
| Do you speak (English/Maasai)?: Ero e ngutuk e maa? |
| Does she speak Chinese?: Keidim airoro Chinnese |
| A little bit: Ee penyo |
| How old are you?: Eyata eye elarin aja? |
| I'm 33 years old: Aata E larin osom o kuni |
| It was nice talking to you: sidai pe kiro oye. |
If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:
| What do you mean?: Kanyio ejoito |
| I don't understand: Mayelo enijoito |
| I don't know: Mayelo |
| Sorry: Tapalikieki |
| What is that called in Maasai?: Kejaa eda tengutuk enyi |
| What does that word mean in English?: kanyoo eji nija te kingeresa? |
More personal information about origins and profession:
| Where are you from?: Kai eye epukunye |
| I'm from the U.S: A pukunye nanu U.S |
| I'm American: American na manya nanu |
| Where do you live?: Kai nakimanya |
| I live in the U.S: U.S namanya nanu |
| What do you do for a living?: kanyo eye eyasita ana esiai? |
| I'm a student: Akaisomita |
Offering or asking for help and giving directions:
| Can I help you?: Aamonu paretoki? |
| Can you help me?: Kekidim ateretoki? |
| Where is the airport?: Kai etii engiwanja endeke? |
| Go straight: shomo endoriori ema inoitoi |
| Then: ore |
| Turn left: Homo kedianye |
| Turn right: Homo tetene |
Holiday Wishes Phrases
Good wishes in Maasai in holidays and occasions:
| Happy birthday: |
| Happy new year: |
| Merry Christmas: |
| Good luck: Tumunyana |
| Congratulations: Tumunyana |
Maasai expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:
| I have a reservation: Aibung'a |
| Do you have rooms available?: Eyata engaji nilo? |
| I would like a non-smoking room: Ayewu engaji nemesugari osigara |
| How much it costs per night?: Kanjoo italakishoi tengewarie nabo? |
| Waiter: Alanyunoni |
| How much is this?: Kempesai aja ena? |
| What is this?: Kanyoo ena? |
Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:
| Are you okay?: Era bioto/Era supat |
| I need a doctor: Aye Oldakitarie |
| Help: Ereto |
| Call the ambulance: |
| Call the police: Epotopolice |
| I am sick: Akamuei |
These Maasai phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Maasai Vocabulary and Maasai Grammar, you might want to visit our Maasai Flashcards to practice what you learned.
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Did you know? Phrases are the combination of the use of vocabulary and grammar. Mastering the vocabulary and grammar can result in the ability to make useful Maasai phrases. |