We speak our own language, named Dhivehi, with varying dialects from north to south. But since most of us are fluent in English throughout the country, communication with our guests is almost never a problem. But even when a language barrier does present itself, we Dhivehin have always been known for the warmness in our hearts and the love in our hearts – and as they say, love is a universal language. But if you would like to get to learn a few phrases ahead of your trip to the Maldives, our Basic Dhivehi section has all the basic Dhivehi you need to know, to make communication during your trip to the Maldives as seamless as possible.
Hello – Assalaam Alaikum
Good morning – Baajjaveri hen’dhuneh
Good night – Baajjaveri re’eh
Going – Dhanee
Taxi – Taxi
Bus – Bus
Boat – Boatu/Dhoani
Aeroplane – Mathindhaa boatu
Car – Kaaru
Motor cycle – Saikalu
Airport – Airpoatu
Hospital – Hasfathaalu/Hospital
Restaurant – Restoarent
Resort – Resort
Guesthouse – Guesthouse
Hotel – Hotel
School – Madhurasaa/School
Police – Police
Maldives – Dhivehi Raajje/Raajje
Food – Kaanaa
Water – Fen
Time – Gadi
Clothes – Hedhun
Place – Than
Building – Imaaraaiy
Money – Faisaa
Price – Agu
Day – Dhuvas
Night – Reygan’du
Noon – Mendhuru
Evening – Haveeru
Sunday – Aadheethha dhuvas
Monday – Hoama dhuvas
Tuesday – Angaara dhuvas
Wednesday – Budha dhuvas
Thursday – Buraasfathi dhuvas
Friday – Hukuru dhuvas
Saturday – Honihiru dhuvas
Where? – Kon thaneh?
Where to? – Konthaan’kah?
Which day? – Kon dhuvaheh?
What time? – Kon gadieh?
How are you? Haalu kihineh?
