Feelings

1. Hau haksolok

   I am happy

   Usage

   Also "laran haksolok"; a different word from "kontenti" on the adjective card

2. Hau laran tristi

   I am sad

   Usage

   "laran" is the inside, the heart — most emotions are expressed through it

3. Hau hirus

   I am angry

   Usage

   A strong word — in a shop or office, stick to the facts instead

4. Hau ta'uk

   I am afraid

   Usage

   For real danger — crocodiles, mountain roads, unlit streets

5. Hau moe

   I am embarrassed / shy

   Usage

   Covers both shyness and embarrassment; also softens a refusal

6. Hau kole

   I am tired

   Usage

   The word you want after a long bus ride

7. Hau matan dukur

   I am sleepy

   Usage

   Literally "my eyes are sleeping"

8. Hau baruk

   I am bored / fed up

   Usage

   It can also mean lazy, so use it about yourself only

9. Hau hakfodak

   I am surprised

   Usage

   Covers both surprise and being startled

10. Hau hanoin barak

    I am worried

    Usage

    Literally "I think a lot"; the standard way to say you are stressed

11. Hau senti kamaan

    I feel relieved

    Usage

    Literally "I feel light"

12. Hau hakmatek

    I am calm

    Usage

    Also works as a call for quiet, as on the nature card

13. Hau hadomi ó

    I love you

    Usage

    "ó" is the intimate you; with someone senior use "ita boot"

14. Hau gosta

    I like it

    Usage

    From Portuguese "gostar"; good for praising food or scenery

15. Hau hanoin ó

    I miss you

    Usage

    "hanoin" also means to think; context gives it the sense of missing someone

16. Hau mesak

    I feel alone

    Usage

    It can also simply state the fact of being alone

17. Hau hamlaha

    I am hungry

    Usage

    Use it at an eatery; thirsty is "hamrook"

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