Norfolk Island Dictionary English to Norf'k

The English to Norf'k dictionary, a collaborative effort by the Council of Elders and the Language Commission Group

Here are some examples of Norf'k words and phrases:

• Watawieh: Hello
• Watawieh yorlye?: Hello, how are you all?
• Yorlye kum baek sun: You all come back soon (farewell)
• Lub ai b\': Go away!
• Haelp!: Help!
• Stoep!: Stop!
• Kaul t' poliis!: Call the police!
• Whaa: What
• Wut a way you?: How are you?
• Whatawee: How are you?
• Webout you gwen?: Where are you going?
• Fain, thaenk yuu, en yuu?: Fine, thank you, and you?
• Yu andastean?: Do you understand?
• Yu tork Inglish?: Do you speak English?
• Yu tork Norfuk?: Do you speak Norfuk?