Useful phrases in Saterland Frisian

A collection of useful phrases in Saterland Frisian, a variety of Frisian spoken in north west Germany.

Jump to phrases

See these phrases in any combination of two languages in the Phrase Finder. If you can provide recordings, corrections or additional translations, please contact me.

Key to abbreviations: frm = formal, inf = informal, sg = singular (said to one person), pl = plural (said to more than one person).

Phrase Seeltersk (Saterland Frisian)
Welcome Wäilkuumen
Haatelk Wäilkuumen
Hello (General greeting) Gouden Dai
Hallo
Hoi
Goeie
Hello (on phone)
How are you? Wo gungt et die?
Hoe giet it?
Reply to 'How are you?' Mie gungt et goud
Goed, tankewol
It giet wol
Long time no see
What's your name? Woo hatst du?
Hoe hjitsto?
My name is ... Iek heet ...
Ik hjit ...
Where are you from?
I'm from ...
Pleased to meet you Tige nei't sin yn't wolnimmen
Good morning
(Morning greeting)
Moarn
Good afternoon
(Afternoon greeting)
Goejûn
Good evening
(Evening greeting)
Nacht
Good night Nacht
Goodbye
(Parting phrases)
Tjüüs
Oan't sjen
Farwol
Oan't strak
Do
Good luck!
Cheers! Good Health!
(Toasts used when drinking)
Have a nice day
Bon appetit /
Have a nice meal
Bon voyage /
Have a good journey
Yes Jee
No Noa
Maybe
I don't know
I understand Iek begriep dät
I don't understand Iek begriep dät nit
Please speak more slowly
Please say that again
Please write it down
Do you speak English? Prate Jo Ingelsk?
Do you speak Saterland Frisian? Prate Jo Seeltersk?
Yes, a little
(reply to 'Do you speak ...?')
Jee, een bytsje
Speak to me in Saterland Frisian
How do you say ... in Saterland Frisian?
Excuse me Ferschoonenge!
How much is this? Wat kostet dat?
Sorry
Please Asjebleaft
Thank you Tonkje
Reply to thank you Graach dien
Where's the toilet / bathroom?
This gentleman will pay for everything
This lady will pay for everything
Would you like to dance with me?
Do you come here often?
I miss you
I love you Iek hääb die ljoo
Get well soon
Go away!
Leave me alone!
Help!
Fire!
Stop!
Call the police!
Christmas greetings
Easter greetings
Birthday greetings Ales guuds tu dan gebuursdai
One language is never enough
My hovercraft is full of eels

[top]


Green Web Hosting - Kualo

Why not share this page:

 

Learn a Language with gymglish

If you like this site and find it useful, you can support it by making a donation via PayPal or Patreon, or by contributing in other ways. Omniglot is how I make my living.

 

Note: all links on this site to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.fr are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission if you click on any of them and buy something. So by clicking on these links you can help to support this site.

Get a 30-day Free Trial of Amazon Prime (UK)

If you're looking for home or car insurance in the UK, why not try Policy Expert?

[top]

iVisa.com