Rolling hills, dense forests, and numerous rivers divide Meghalaya. With this division and its history, Meghalaya has several dialects. And while English is widely popular in many countries, even outside of America, students may have assignments to write paper specifically in English, but since major tourist attractions lie in the Khasi area, the language that would be useful to you would be Khasi while travelling in Meghalaya. Here are some common phrases and words used in the Meghalaya Khasi language. Remember these while in Meghalaya to make a soulful connection with the beautiful Khasi people.
| Basic Conversation | Khasi Translation |
| Thank You | Khublei |
| Hello | Kumno |
| What is your name? | Phi kyrteng kumno? |
| My name is… | Nga kyrteng i … |
| Where are you from? | Phi dei naei? |
| Kumno ka rangbah? | How’s your family? |
| U pynjylla ha Shillong. | I live in Shillong. |
| You are beautiful | Phi bhabriew bha |
| Number | Khasi Numeral |
| 1 | Wei |
| 2 | R |
| 3 | Lai |
| 4 | Sao |
| 5 | Sun |
| 6 | Hynriew |
| 7 | Hynyao |
| 8 | Phra |
| 9 | Khindai |
| 10 | Shiphew |
| 20 | Arphew |
| 30 | Laiphew |
| 40 | Sawphew |
| 50 | Sanphew |
| 60 | Hynriew Phew |
| 70 | Hynniew Phew |
| 80 | Phraphew |
| 90 | Khyndai Phew |
| 100 | Shi Spah |
| 500 | Sanspah |
| 1000 | Shi Hajar |
| Other Useful Words | Words/Phrases Khasi Translation |
| Where | Shano |
| Who | Mano |
| What | Kaei |
| How | Kumno |
| How many | Katno tylli |
| Here | Hangne |
| There | Hangthie |
| Play | Lehkai |
| Sleep | Thiah |
| Hungry | Thngan |
| Read | Pule |
| Name | Kyrteng |
| Story | Khana |
| Do you have …? | Phi don ka … |
| Good night | Thiah suk |
| Happy | Kmen |
| Sad | Sngewsih |
| I love you | Nga ieid ia phi |
Hey Gopa,
No worries. Pass it to someone, or travel to Meghalaya once again; I am sure you have just seen a part of Meghalaya.
Hey Supriya,
I visited Meghalaya in 2021. I wish, I found this article earlier.