Nauru Languages
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Description[edit | edit source]
The official language of Nauru is Nauruan, a distinct Micronesian language, which is spoken by 96 per cent of ethnic Nauruans at home. English is widely spoken and is the language of government and commerce, as Nauruan is not used outside the country. [1]
Word List(s)[edit | edit source]
| Nauruan | English |
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| anũbũmin | night |
| aran | day |
| ebagadugu | ancestor |
| (E)kamawir Omo | hello/greeting |
| ebõk | water |
| Firmament | Earth; celestial sphere |
| Gott | God |
| ianweron | heaven |
| iaõ | light |
| iow | peace |
| itũr | darkness |
| õawin | beginning |
| Tarawong (ka) | goodbye |
Alphabet and Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
- Nauruan Alphabet and Pronunciation at Wikipedia
- Nauruan Alphabet and Pronunciation at Omniglot
- Nauruan Alphabet and Pronunciation at Polyglotclub
Language Aids and Dictionaries[edit | edit source]
Additional Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Nauru Languages," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru#Languages, accessed 15 June 2021.