Numbers & Useful Expressions
Numbers
| Number | Dhivehi | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekeh | E-ke |
| 2 | Dheyh | De |
| 3 | Thineh | Ti-ne |
| 4 | Hathare | Ha-ta-re |
| 5 | Faheh | Fa-he |
| 6 | Hayeh | Ha-je |
| 7 | Hatheh | Ha-te |
| 8 | Asheh | A-sche |
| 9 | Nuvayeh | Nu-wa-je |
| 10 | Dhihayeh | Di-ha-je |
| 100 | Sateka | Sa-te-ka |
| 1000 | Hahe | Ha-he |
Useful Phrases for Everyday Life
| Situation | Dhivehi | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| While Snorkeling | Miyaru! | Shark! (for information, not fear) |
| While Snorkeling | Velaa! | Turtle! |
| While Eating | Varah meeriu! | Very delicious! |
| Compliment | Varah reethi! | Very beautiful! |
| While Shopping | Agu kudakoh dheebala | Can you lower the price? |
| When Saying Goodbye | Anekka dhekin | See you soon / Goodbye |
| Allow Photo? | Photo nagaa heyyo? | May I take a photo? |
| Help! | Ehbaatheri vejje! | I need help! |
