Sinama: the Language of the Bajau Common Vocabulary
Buwatingaru ka? - How are you?
Magsukul - Thank you
Ahap subu - good morning
Ahap kohap - good afternoon
Ahap sangum - good evening
Ahap Tuhan - God is good
Barakatin ka ni Tuhan - God bless you
Sai un nu? - What is your name?
Un ko si ____ - My name is _______
Ay hinang nu? - What are you doing?
Ay itu? - What is this?
Ay kinakan nu? - What is your food?
Amangan kita! - Let’s eat!
Ahsso aku - I’m full
Alasig aku - I am happy
Pila sin itu? - How much is this?
Lisag pila? - What time is it?
Piingga ka? - Where are you going?
Bai ka maingga? - Where have you been?
Palaan na aku - I am leaving
Piitu ka - Come here
makajari – pwede
Pakale ka - listen
Babu – madam Bapa – Sir
aho – yes mbal – no
Bujang – Lady Subul – Lad
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