Dating & Romance

1. Háliidat go vázzit dahje juhkat gáfe?

   Would you like to go for a walk or have a coffee?

   Usage

   A relaxed invitation; coffee is a normal thing to share

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. A yes/no question puts the particle go, written separately, after the verb. Written for one addressee. gáffe (nominative) becomes gáfe in the accusative

2. Sáhtán go oažžut du telefonnummara?

   Could I have your phone number?

   Usage

   A natural way to ask for someone's number

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. The verb sáhttit means "can"; the particle go is written separately. The accusative telefonnummara is formed from telefonnummar

3. Du modji lea hui čáppat

   You have a very beautiful smile

   Usage

   A gentle compliment on someone's smile

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. The pattern Du modji lea … means "your smile is …". The adjective is in its predicative form čáppat

4. Mun váillahan du

   I will miss you

   Usage

   Said when parting, to tell someone you will miss them

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. The verb váillahit means "to miss". The present tense also covers a feeling expected soon. The object du is the accusative of don

5. Háliidat go deaivvadit ihttin?

   Would you like to meet tomorrow?

   Usage

   Suggests meeting again

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence from known words and a known pattern. A yes/no question puts the particle go, written separately, after the verb. Written for one addressee

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