Kokborok Daily Conversations
Essential Kokborok phrases for everyday life — from kitchen talk to morning greetings
Food & Kitchen Conversations
Daily kitchen and mealtime phrasesMaida Chakha?
Did you eat?
Tamo Nung Mai da cha kha?
Have you eaten?
Tamo Mui Song?
What vegetable did you cook?
Tini Tamo mui song?
What is today’s vegetable dish?
Tamo Nung Da mui cha?
Did you eat the vegetables?
Omo Bofro Mufun Ri mani?
When was this cooked?
Oh Mui Nung bo fro Song mani?
When did you make this curry?
Oh chajak nai Bo fro Tiyar khai jak mani?
When was this dish prepared?
Oh chajak nai Busuk Kucham?
How old is this dish?
Tamo mo logi logi ni da ya paijak ya Kucham?
Is this fresh or leftover?
mui Bofro ni Simi Sunam mui Tiyar ong nai?
When will the curry be ready?
Nung bofro mui song nai?
When are you going to cook the vegetables?
Household Instructions
Common home and room instructionsRoom Onek Moila, Noksi Fhar oui Bisma thik khai di.
The room is very messy, please sweep the floor and make the bed.
Moila Ri Sujalnai mechine oh dadi tei nokhola oh Run nai ni furangdi
Clean the room, put the clothes in the machine and fold the bedsheets.
Nok ni nong khor nai fru Fan tei light Buthar nai nang gano
Make sure to turn off the fan and lights when leaving the room.
chajak nai ong jak, joto ni bagui tablet oh Piyang Lagai di
The food is ready, please set the dining table for everyone.
TV ni khorang belai kotor, kisa komi Ridi.
The TV volume is too loud, please turn it down a bit.
Doga khulok ta tongdi, Fater belai Moila tei Kutung
Close the door, the wind is making the room dirty.
Daily Greetings & Conversations
Morning greetings and everyday talkFhung aai kha, Bachadi haiya hing khe lenai kha
Good morning, wake up or you will be late.
Tomo fhung ni cha da ong kha, na ang Sunam riny?
Is the morning tea ready, or should I make it?
Ang tabuk nong khor kha, Sakikgo malai yanu.
I am leaving now, I will see you in the evening.
tini dipor ni chajak nai oh tomo sunam kha?
What was cooked for lunch today?
nogo fai nai fru kisa kaham mui khutung todi.
While coming back home, please bring some fresh vegetables.
Nini phone bro oh? Onek somoi ni simi pung tong kha
Where is your phone? It has been ringing for a long time.
💡 Pro Tip
Kokborok uses a Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) word order, which is different from English. Practice speaking these phrases daily to improve fluency. Bookmark this page for quick reference!
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