What I like doing in Romani: word list
All 13 words of unit 12, “What I like doing”, of the Čiriklo course, from A to Z, with English translations.
| Romani | English |
|---|---|
| bašavel | plays (an instrument) |
| genav | I read |
| giľavav | I sing |
| giľi | song |
| kerav | I do |
| kerel | does |
| keres | you do |
| khelav | I dance |
| lavuta | violin |
| pisinav | I write |
| romaňi | Romani (feminine) |
| sikhľuvav | I learn |
| sovav | I sleep |
Grammar and culture tips
Saying what you like
The word rado goes before the verb: Rado khelav. – I like dancing. Rado genav. – I like reading.
Playing an instrument
Bašavel means to play a musical instrument: bašavel pre lavuta – plays the violin, bašavel pre gitara – plays the guitar. Romani musicians – lavutara – are famous all over the world.
Commands
The imperative is often just the verb stem: Av! (Come!), Dža! (Go!), Dikh! (Look!), Šun! (Listen!). To forbid something, use ma: Ma dara! – Don’t be afraid!
Learn it with Čiriklo
This word is taught in unit 12, “What I like doing”, 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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