Please, thank you, and the basics of being polite.

• Fadlanplease
• Mahadsanidthank you (to one person)
• Adigaa mudanyou are welcome (lit. you deserve it)
• Raali ahowexcuse me / pardon me
• Waan ka xumahaysorry (lit. I am sad about it)
• Haayes
• Mayano
• Malahamaybe / perhaps
• Dabcanof course
• Dhib ma lehno problem
• Hambalyocongratulations
• Caafimaadcheers / to your health (toast)