Basic Phrases in Penang Hokkien
A selection of basic phrases in Penang Hokkien for the benefit of tourists and casual learners. Each phrase / sentence below include audio on demand, so you can click on the audio icon and listen to how it is pronounced. Additional guidance is provided by the pronunciation using IPA symbols in square brackets.
- How are you?
Lu1 ho4 boh2?
[lu ho bo] - I'm fine. And you?
Wah1 ho4. Lu4 nee4?
[ua-ho lu-ni] - What is this?
Cit1-leh1 si3 ha1mik1?
[tsit-le si ha-mik] - This is a durian.
Cit1-leh1 si3 du3rian2.
[tsit-le si du-liɛn]
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