Here are some words and phrases you should know for general conversation.
Greetings
To acknowledge a person's presenceAla! Hello!
Mave bune! Good-bye! (I leave)
Mavu bune! Good-bye! (YOU leave)
Sol bune! Good morning! Good day!
Stisol bune! Good (after)noon!
Nakt bune! Good night!
To inquire of a person's current state In general, but mostly emotion and perception of healthVes zeu?
Ze bune: I am fine/well
Ze suwe: I am well (in good health)
Ze juve: I am happy
Ze daunche: I am feeling bad.
Ze tiahe: I am mad.
Ze kuve: I am sad.
HealthwiseAja zu aabelei ma? How are you your health?
Belili ye aabelei. I am well, in good health.
Aqe ye aabelei. I am sick, in bad health.