Dzongkha Language

Here are a few important sentences and phrases in Dzongkha that may be helpful when you are traveling to Bhutan

Hello (or greetings). Kuzu Zangpo.

How are you? Ga de bay ye?

What is your name? Chhoe gi ming ga chi mo?

My name is Peter. Nge gi ming Peter in.

I am from Australia. Nga Australia lay in.

Where is the toilet? Chhabsang ga ti mo?

How much is the cost of this item? Di gi gong ga dem chi mo?

Please reduce the cost a bit. Gong Aa tsi phab nang.

OK I will buy it. Toob, Nga gi nyo ge.

Thank you. Kadrin chhe.

See ya later. Shoo lay log jay ge.

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