Feelings

1. Enchipai

   Joy

   Usage

   The word for the feeling of joy itself. It can be combined with "have" to say how you feel

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun; the prefix "en-" is written joined to the word

2. Kaata enchipai oleng

   I'm very happy

   Usage

   To say plainly that you are glad, for example after a warm welcome

   Grammar Note

   Literally "I have joy very much". "Enchipai" (joy) follows the verb for having, and "oleng" strengthens it. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. Kashipa nanu

   I'm happy

   Usage

   A short way to say that you are happy

   Grammar Note

   The verb "ashipa" (to be happy) in an inflected form, followed by "nanu" (I). The verb changes with the subject. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

4. Engoro

   Anger

   Usage

   The word for the feeling of anger. It is strong, so be careful when you use it

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun; the prefix "en-" is written joined to the word

5. Enkuretisho

   Fear

   Usage

   The word for the feeling of fear. It can also mean cowardice

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun; the prefix "en-" is written joined to the word

6. Miureisho

   Don't be afraid

   Usage

   To calm someone who is afraid. It has a formal, written ring, so native review is advisable for everyday use

   Grammar Note

   A negative command addressed to one person. Its use in everyday speech is unconfirmed; native review recommended

7. Enyorrata

   Love

   Usage

   The word for love or liking itself, including toward family and friends

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun; the prefix "en-" is written joined to the word. "rr" is a trilled r. It shares its root with the verb "anyorr" (to like)

8. Enkurruna

   Shame

   Usage

   The word for the feeling of shame or embarrassment

   Grammar Note

   A feminine noun; the prefix "en-" is written joined to the word. "rr" is a trilled r

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