- Yupik Phases -
Praise
English
Yugtun:
Pronunciation Guide:
That’s right!
Ii-i, tuaten!
Ee-yee, doe-din
You did well.
Assillruten.
Ah-ssith-ruu-den
I like the way you’re working.
Calillren assikaqa.
Cha-lith-rren ah-ssii-kah-kah
That’s really nice.(1)
Inland: Aspiarpaa.
Ahhss-bayrr-baa
That’s really nice.(2)
Coastal: Askacagarpaa
Us-ga-cha-guh-baa
Terrific!
Aspiaq!
Ahhss-bahq
Excellent work.
Caliakegcivagcit.
Cha-leh-kiig-chi-waagg-chit
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