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1. La lemmdeɣ taqbaylit

   I am learning Kabyle

   Usage

   Says you are learning Kabyle

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words by regular grammar, so it needs native review.

2. Ttxil-k, hḍeṛ s leɛqel

   Please speak slowly

   Usage

   When the speed is the problem; works well combined with "once more"

   Grammar Note

   To a woman: "Ttxil-m, hḍeṛ s leɛqel"; to several people the verb is "heḍṛet". "S ttawil" means the same.

3. Ttxil-k, ɛiwed

   Could you repeat that?

   Usage

   Asks someone to say it again

   Grammar Note

   To a woman: "Ttxil-m, ɛiwed".

4. Acu d lmeɛna n wawal-agi?

   What does this word mean?

   Usage

   Asks the meaning of a word

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words by regular grammar, so it needs native review.

5. Amek i teqqarem-t s teqbaylit?

   How do you say this in Kabyle?

   Usage

   Asks how to say something in Kabyle

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words by regular grammar, so it needs native review.

6. Tettmeslayeḍ taglizit?

   Do you speak English?

   Usage

   Your fallback when communication stalls; usually works at hotels and airports

   Grammar Note

   The 2sg ending "-eḍ" does not mark gender. "Tessneḍ taglizit?" (do you know English?) is an alternative.

7. Taqbaylit-ik telha mliḥ

   Your Kabyle is excellent

   Usage

   Praise for a foreigner learning Kabyle; it is much appreciated

   Grammar Note

   "Taqbaylit" is feminine, hence "telha". Composed from verified words by regular grammar, so it needs native review.

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