Saturday, June 20, 2009

Episode 08 - Greetings and tea

Tashi delek, this is Dorjee, Tashi delek this is Phillipa. Talk Tibetan Podcast 8. Today we’ll look greeting and asking someone to have tea.




Phillipa
Good morning Dorjee

Dorjee
Good morning Phillipa.
Ngatoe delek Phillipa la

Phillipa
How are you Dorjee?

Dorjee
How are you? Listen and repeat
Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay

Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay

Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay

Or if you want to be more informal say
De po yin pay. Listen and repeat

De po yin pay

De po yin pay

De po yin pay

Dorjee
I am well thank you. Listen and repeat

La yin, tho che na

La yin, tho che na

La yin, tho che na

Another way to say I’m well is La depo yin Listen and repeat
La depo yin

La depo yin

La depo yin

Phillipa
Come in and sit down. How do I say ‘Please sit down’

Dorjee
Please sit down, Listen and repeat
Mar shug

Mar shug

Mar shug

Phillipa
Would you like tea? How do I say that?

Dorjee
Would you like tea? Listen and repeat
So cha choe ki yin pay

So cha choe ki yin pay

So cha choe ki yin pay

You will find when you visit a Tibetans home that they will often fill and refill your cup of tea. It’s fine to tell them when you have had enough.

Phillipa
How do I say I’ve had enough?

Dorjee
I’ve had enough. Listen and repeat

La meh, dah drig song

La meh, dah drig song

La meh, dah drig song


Phillipa
I’ve made a cake to eat.
How do I say would you like food

Dorjee
Would you like food. Listen and repeat

Shey lag choe kay

Shey lag choe kay

Shey lag choe kay

Phillipa
How do I say yes thank you

Dorjee
La yin or
La tho che na. Listen and repeat

La tho che na.

La tho che na.

La tho che na.


Phillipa
How do I say no thank you?

Dorjee
No thank you

La meh tho che na

Phillipa
I have to leave now See you Monday at 6 ‘clock Dorjee la.


Dorjee
See you Monday at 6 o’clock
Za dawa choestoe dukpa la jal yong

Za dawa choestoe dukpa la jal yong

Za dawa choestoe dukpa la jal yong



Phillipa
Thank you Dorjee - Tho che na Dorjee la
See you later
Jeh la Jal yong

Dorjee
See you later Phillipa la
Jeh la Jal yong



Phillipa
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Sunday, June 7, 2009

Episode 07 - More Greetings

Tashi delek, this is Dorjee, Tashi delek this is Phillipa. Talk Tibetan Podcast 7. Today we’ll look at greetings.

Phillipa
Good morning Dorjee

Dorjee
Good morning Phillipa. Listen and repeat
Ngatoe delek Phillipa la

Ngatoe delek Phillipa la

Ngatoe delek Phillipa la


Phillipa
What’s another way to say good day Dorjee la?
Dorjee
Good day
Nyimo delek

Nyimo delek

Nyimo delek

Phillipa
Dorjee, how are you?

Dorjee
How are you? Listen and repeat
Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay

Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay

Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay

Phillipa
How do I say I am well thank you?

Dorjee
I am well thank you. Listen and repeat

La yin, tho che na

La yin, tho che na

La yin, tho che na
Phillipa
What time is it?

Dorjee
What time is it?
Chotsoe gatse ray

Chotsoe gatse ray

Chotsoe gatse ray
Phillipa
It’s 10 o’clock

Dorjee
It’s 10 o’clock
Choetsoe chewpa ray

Choetsoe chewpa ray

Choetsoe chewpa ray


Phillipa
I’m inviting my friend Tapsang for dinner next week. How do I say good evening when Tapsang arrives?

Dorjee
Good evening
Gongtoe delek

Gongtoe delek

Gongtoe delek

Phillipa
Is there another way to say good evening?

Dorjee
Good evening
Tsenmo delek

Tsenmo delek

Tsenmo delek

Phillipa
And what should I say when Tapsang leaves?

Dorjee
Good night

Zimjang nang go

Zimjang nang go

Zimjang nang go

Phillipa
I have to leave now See you Dorjee la.

Dorjee
See you Monday
Za dawa la jal yong

Za dawa la jal yong

Za dawa la jal yong


Phillipa
Thank you Dorjee - Tho che na Dorjee la
See you later
Jeh la Jal yong

Dorjee
See you later Phillipa la
Jeh la Jal yong

Phillipa
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Saturday, November 29, 2008

Episode 06 - Review and getting to know people

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Dorjee: Tashi delek. Nga Dorjee Yin. Tshamgma la, Tashi delek.

Phillipa: Tashi delek this is Phillipa. Talk Tibetan No 6 – Review and getting to know new people

Dorjee: Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay, Phillipa la

Phillipa: La Yin, tho che na.

Phillipa: Tomorrow night we have asked some local Tibetans from Dee Why to come and help us practise Tibetan. Can you go through some simple greetings and questions?

Dorjee: OK – Hello, I am Dorjee
Tashi delek, Nga Dorjee yin

Good to meet you. Listen and repeat

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Phillipa Remind me how to ask are you well?

Dorjee Khe-rang ku-zug de po yin pay?

Phillipa: What about how old are you?

Dorjee: How old are you?
Khe-rang lo ka-dzoe yin beh?

Khe-rang lo ka-dzoe yin beh?

Khe-rang lo ka-dzoe yin beh?


Phillipa I’m 30 years old

Dorjee: I’m 30 years old

Nga lo soom-chu yin

Nga lo soom-chu yin

Nga lo soom-chu yin

Phillipa I would like to ask how long have you been living in Australia?

Dorjee: How long have you been living in Australia?

Kherangtso Australia la phepne ne gah tsoe Chinn song

Kherangtso Australia la phepne ne gah tsoe Chinn song

Kherangtso Australia la phepne ne gah tsoe Chinn song

Phillipa How do I ask if they live in Dee Why?

Dorjee: Do you live in Dee Why?
Khe-rang Dee Why la shug ghi yo pay?

Khe-rang Dee Why la shug ghi yo pay?

Khe-rang Dee Why la shug ghi yo pay?

Phillipa: How do I ask do you like your new place?

Dorjee: Khe-rang-gi Dehsa sarba di yagbo dug geh?

Khe-rang-gi Dehsa sarba di yagbo dug geh?

Khe-rang-gi Dehsa sarba di yagbo dug geh?

Phillipa How do I ask their mobile number?

Dorjee: Yangshen, what is your mobile number?

Yangshen la, Kerang ghi khabar anghi ghare ray

Yangshen la, Kerang ghi khabar anghi ghare ray

Yangshen la, Kerang ghi khabar anghi ghare ray

Remember the numbers zero to ten
Zero lehgor
One chiq
Two nyee
Three soom
Four shi
Five nga
Six drug
Seven dun
Eight geh
Nine goo
Ten chu

Phillipa What if I don’t understand what they say? How do I ask them to say it again?

Dorjee Yang kyor chiq soong Rog Na

Yang kyor chiq soong Rog Na

Yang kyor chiq soong Rog Na


Phillipa: Some of the class will be preparing some delicious food. How do I say this food is delicious

Dorjee Food is delicious
Shalag Shimpo doog

Phillipa How do I say good night?

Dorjee Good night
Zim Jang Nang Goh

Zim Jang Nang Goh

Zim Jang Nang Goh

Phillipa: Thanks for that. Time to go Dorjee. I have to prepare something for tomorrow’s class.

Galeshu, Tho che na Dorjee la. I will see you on Monday at 6pm


Dorjee: Goodbye, Phillipa la, See you next Monday at 6 o’clock
Galepe Phillipa la , Za dawa Cho tsoe drug la, la jal yong

Jeh la Jal yong

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Episode 05 - Colours and simple discussion

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Dorjee: Tashi delek. Nga Dorjee Yin. Tshamgma la, Tashi delek.

Phillipa: Tashi delek this is Phillipa. Talk Tibetan No 5 – Colours and simple discussion

Dorjee: Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay, Phillipa la

Phillipa: La Yin, tho che na.

Phillipa: Yesterday I went with some Australians and Tibetans and made momos. The momos were delicious



Dorjee: Momos are Delicious – momos shimpo do


Phillipa: When I met someone new at the lunch I said I am Phillipa Good to meet you.


Dorjee: I am Phillipa Good to meet you.

Nga Phillipa yin, Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Nga Phillipa yin Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Nga Phillipa yin Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Phillipa Some of the Tibetans had only been in Australia for a little time. How can I ask how long have you been living in Australia?

Dorjee: How can I ask how long have you been living in Australia?

Kherangtso dir phepne ne gah tsoe Chinn song

Kherangtso dir phepne ne gah tsoe Chinn song

Kherangtso dir phepne ne gah tsoe Chinn song


Phillipa: One of the women wore an apron with many different colours.
What are the Tibetan names for colours

Dorjee: White karpo
Black nago
Green jangu
Red Marpo
Yellow Serpo
Blue Ngonpo
Pink Zingya
Purple Momay
Orange Lewang
Brown Gyamug

Phillipa: Can you tell what the significance when a woman wears an apron.

Dorjee: A striped apron signifies they are married

Phillipa: One of the Tibetan women Yangshen taught me how to make momos. Next time I see her I will ask her for her mobile number as I’d like to see her again. How do I say this?

Dorjee: Yangshen, what is your mobile number?

Yangshen la, Kerang ghi khabar anghi ghare ray

Yangshen la, Kerang ghi khabar anghi ghare ray

Yangshen la, Kerang ghi khabar anghi ghare ray


Phillipa Can you remind me of the numbers one to ten?

Dorjee One chig
Two nyee
Three soom
Four shi
Five nga
Six drug
Seven dun
Eight geh
Nine goo
Ten chu


Phillipa I’d like to see her next Tuesday at 6 o’clock

Dorjee See you next Tuesday at 6 o’clock

Za mingmar Cho tsoe drug la, la jal yong

Za mingmar Cho tsoe drug la, la jal yong

Za mingmar Cho tsoe drug la, la jal yong

Days of the week

Monday za Dawa

Tuesday za Mingmar

Wednesday za Lhakpa

Thursday za Phurbu

Friday za Pasang

Saturday za Penpa

Sunday za Nyima





Phillipa: Thanks for that. Time to go Dorjee.

Galeshu, Tho che na Dorjee la. I will see you on Monday at 6pm


Dorjee: Goodbye, Phillipa la, See you next Monday at 6 o’clock
Galepe Phillipa la , Za dawa Cho tsoe drug la, la jal yong

Jeh la Jal yong

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Episode 04 - Family members and months

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Dorjee: Tashi delek. This is Dorjee. Tshamgma la, Tashi delek.

Phillipa: Tashi delek this is Phillipa. Talk Tibetan No 4 – Family members and months of the year.

Dorjee: Are you well, Phillipa la?

Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay, Phillipa la


Phillipa: La Yin, tho che na.

How about you, Dorjee are you happy?

Dorjee: I am happy

Nga kyi po Doog


Phillipa: I went to dinner with Ani Tenzin la last week on Tuesday night. I met her sister, brother, mother, father, grandmother and grandfather. How do I say brother, mother, father, grandmother and grandfather?

Dorjee: As you know ani means nun, sister and also paternal aunt.
Younger Brother – Chungpo
Elder brother – Chenpo
Younger sister Chungmo
Elder sister Chengmo
Mother – Ama La
Father – Pala
Grandmother – Mola
Grandfather - Pola

Phillipa: When I met them I said good to meet you.

Dorjee: Good to meet you.

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Phillipa: The food (sha lag) was delicious and we had momos, sham dre and I tried butter tea. Butter tea is very different to Australian tea and I said this is good

Dorjee: Butter tea, this is good

Chasuma, Thee Yag Po Dug
Chasum, Thee Yag Po Dug
Chasuma, Thee Yag Po Dug

Phillipa: Tenzin had prayer flags outside her home. What’s the Tibetan word for this?

Dorjee: Prayer flags
Lung ta
Lung ta
Lung ta

Phillipa: Can you tell me a little about Prayer flags?

Dorjee: Prayer flags are prayers to reduce the sufferings of all beings and bring good luck

Phillipa: Ani Tenzin la told me that she is studying English at TAFE and she is in a class with twenty students.

Dorjee: 20 students – Lob Trug Nyeeshoe thampa

Phillipa Tenzin and her family told me they are excited about celebrating Losar New Year in February next year. Can you tell me the months of the year?

January – Dawa Dhangpo
February – Dawa nyeepa
March- Dawa soompa
April- Dawa shipa
May – Dawa ngapa
June – Dawa drugpa
July – Dawa Dunpa
August – Dawa Gehpa
September – Dawa Goopa
October – Dawa Chupa
November – Dawa chuchigpa
December – Dawa chung nyeepa

Phillipa: Thanks for that. Time to go Dorjee.

Galeshu, Tho che na Dorjee la. I will see you on Monday at 6pm


Dorjee: Goodbye, Phillipa la, See you next Monday
Galepe Phillipa la , Za dawa Cho tsoe drug la, la jal yong

Jeh la Jal yong

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Episode 03 - Time, food and weather

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Dorjee: Tashi delek. This is Dorjee. Tshamgma la, Tashi delek.

Phillipa: Tashi delek this is Phillipa. Talk Tibetan No 3 – Time, food and weather.

Dorjee: Are you well, Phillipa la?

Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay, Phillipa la


Phillipa: La Yin tho che na.

How about you, Dorjee are you happy?

Dorjee: I am happy

Nga kyi po Doog

Nga kyi po Doog

Nga kyi po Doog


Phillipa: It is hot today. How do I say hot and cold?

Dorjee: Listen and repeat after me
Hot – Daring Tsawa Chen Po Doog

Daring Tsawa Chen Po Doog

Daring Tsawa Chen Po Doog

Cold – Daring Drangmo Doog

Daring Drangmo Doog

Daring Drangmo Doog


Phillipa: One of the Tibetan nuns – Tenzin has asked me to her home for a meal. How do I say nun?

Dorjee: The word for nun is Ani. Ani also means paternal aunt.

Phillipa: I need to call Tenzin and confirm the day and time we are meeting. Can you tell me the days of the week again?

Dorjee: Sunday za Nyima

Monday za Dawa

Tuesday za Mingmar

Wednesday za Lhakpa

Thursday za Phurbu

Friday za Pasang

Saturday za Penpa


Phillipa: I’ll also need to check the time. I think we’ll be meeting at 6 o’clock. How do I say six o’clock?

Dorjee: 6 o’clock

Cho tsoe drug la

Cho tsoe drug la

Cho tsoe drug la

Phillipa: I find pronouncing ts difficult – can you give me a hint?

Dorjee: ts is like saying the end of parts

Phillipa I don’t know where Tenzin lives – can you tell me how I ask where she lives?

Dorjee: Where do you live?

Kherang shugsa gahpa Yoe

Kherang shugsa gahpa Yoe

Kherang shugsa gahpa Yoe


Phillipa: I think she might be serving momos and I believe they are delicious.
How do I say Tenzin, this is delicious

Dorjee Tenzin, this is delicious

Ani Tenzin la momo shimpo doog

Ani Tenzin la momo shimpo doog

Ani Tenzin la momo shimpo doog


Phillipa: Can you tell how to say - This is good

Dorjee This is good

Thee Yag Po Dug

Thee Yag Po Dug

Thee Yag Po Dug

Phillipa: Tenzin shares her unit with two other people. Can you remind how I say ‘Good to meet you?’ when she introduces them to me?

Dorjee: Good to meet you

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung


Phillipa: I have to leave now Dorjee.

Galeshu, Tho che na Dorjee la I will see you on Monday


Dorjee: Galepe Phillipa la


Dorjee: See you next Monday
Za dawa la jal yong

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Episode 02 - Introductions, Food, Numbers, Days

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Dorjee: Tashi delek. This is Dorjee. Tshamgma la, Tashi delek.

Phillipa: Tashi delek this is Phillipa. Talk Tibetan number 2 – Introductions, food, numbers and days of the week.

Dorjee: Are you well, Phillipa la?

Khe-rang ku-sug De po Yin Pay, Phillipa la

Phillipa: La yin, Tho che na


Phillipa: How do I say I am happy?

Dorjee: I am happy. Listen and repeat

Nga kyi po Doog

Nga kyi po Doog

Nga kyi po Doog

I would like to introduce my sister to you next week. How do I say. Dorjee, this is Jenny?

Dorjee: Dorjee la thee ngeh pun kya Jenny ray

Dorjee la thee ngeh pun kya Jenny ray

Dorjee la thee ngeh pun kya Jenny ray

Phillipa: How would you say ‘Good to meet you?’

Dorjee: Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Khe-rang jal pa gah po jung

Phillipa: I want to organise a party for our Tibetan class at the end of the course – I’m not sure what day it will be. Can you tell me the days of the week?

Dorjee: Monday za Dawa

Tuesday za Mingmar

Wednesday za Lhakpa

Thursday za Phurbu

Friday za Pasang

Saturday za Penpa

Sunday za Nyima

Phillipa: I think we should have it on Monday night on the last night.

Phillipa : Dorjee, how many students are in our class?
Can you teach me the numbers 1-10?

Counting
One chiq
Two nyee
Three soom
Four shi
Five nga
Six druy
Seven dun
Eight geh
Nine goo
Ten chu

Can you say the numbers again?
chiq
nyee
soom
shi
nga
druy
dun
geh
goo
chu

Phillipa: We need to think about what food we will cook. How do you say food?

Dorjee: Shay lag

Phillipa: What are two Tibetan foods we could serve?

Dorjee Momos and Sham-dre. Momos are liked steamed dumplings and you can put lots of things such as meat and vegetables inside. Sham dre is like a curry.

Dorjee Momos

Sham-dre


Phillipa: Sounds delicious

I have to leave now Dorjee and start planning for our party.

Galeshu, Dorjee la


Dorjee: Galepe Phillipa la

Phillipa: Tho che na, Dorjee la

Dorjee: Jeh la Jal yong

Thanks to Jamyang Dorjee (pictured above) for the music.