Friends in Romani: word list
All 10 words of unit 18, “Friends”, of the Čiriklo course, from A to Z, with English translations.
| Romani | English |
|---|---|
| čačo | true |
| hoj | that (conjunction) |
| jekhetane | together |
| kamaratka | friend (female) |
| kamaratos | friend (male) |
| našťi | I can't |
| paťav | I believe |
| pomožinav | I help |
| savore | everyone, all |
| šaj | I can |
Grammar and culture tips
To me, to you
ke mande – to me, ke tute – to you, ke leste – to him, ke late – to her: Av ke mande! – Come over to my place!
I can – I can't
Šaj means I can, it is possible; našťi means I can't, it is not possible. The verb after them takes the person ending: Šaj avav? – Can I come? Našťi avav. – I can't come.
Together
Jekhetane means together – it contains jekh (one).
Learn it with Čiriklo
This word is taught in unit 18, “Friends”, of the free app Čiriklo, where you hear it – also slowed down – and practise it in short lessons. The app’s explanations are in Czech.
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