Introduction

Some fundamental Assamese phrases are more valuable than others.

Why not concentrate on mastering these words first? We chose to write this post for you specifically for that reason.

The essential Assamese phrases covered in this post will help you communicate better if you’re just beginning to learn Assamese or are already fluent.

If you’re soon traveling to a Assamese-speaking place, these will be especially useful to you.

Basic Assamese Words and Sentences That You Must Know

The following are the basic Assamese words and sentences that you must know:

My name is …

Múr nam ….

Use this phrase to tell someone your name.

What’s your name?

Apunar nam ki?

Use this phrase to ask someone his/her name.

How are you?

Apunar ki khobor?

Use this phrase to ask someone how he or she is?

Pleased to meet you

Bhal lagil apunak log pai.

Use this phease to tell how much pleased you are to meet someone.

Reply to ‘How are you?’

Bhal Dhoinnobad

Use this phrase to tell someone that you are fine.

Where’s the toilet / bathroom?

Toilet köt (ase)(nü)?

Use this phrase to ask where the washroom is.

I lost my wallet.

Múr walettú heral.

Use this phrase to tell someone bout losing your wallet.

I need your help.

Olop xohai lage.

Use this phrase to ask for help.

Fine, thank you.

Bhal Dhoinnobad

Use this phrase to tell that you are fine.

I don’t understand.

Moi nübüzilü.

Use this phrase if you didn’t understand something.

Do you speak English?

Apuni iŋrazi kôyne?

Use this phrase to ask someone to speak English.

Where are you from?

Apüni kör(nü)?

Use this phrase to ask someone from where they are.

I’m from …

Moi …(o)r.

Use this phrase to tell someone from where you are.

What time is it?

kiman bazise(nü)?

Use this phrase to ask someone the time.

Speak more slowly

Lahe Lahe koük

Use this phrase to tell someone to speak slowly.

Basic Assamese words that you should know:

Aponar Bhalne — How do you do?

Khayama Koribo — Excuse me

Hoi — Yes

Nohoi — No

Moy/Muk — I/Me

Tumi — You

Ki — What

Kiyo — Why

Namaskhar — Good Morning (can be used both in the morning and the evening)

Ahu — Goodbye

Dhanyabad — Thank you

Moi Bujisu — I understand

Moi Aito Buja Nai — I do not understand

Tomar/Aponar Nam Ki? — What’s your name?

Mor Bhal — I am fine

Aito Ullakh Nakariba — Don’t mention it

Conclusion

We hope these foundational words and phrases will improve your ability to speak Assamese confidently.

The first few times won’t be simple, so practice is the only and best option.

And always remember to prioritize the most important terms first rather than attempting to memorize all the phrases we shared with you today.