Electronics

1. Fon

   Mobile phone

   Usage

   "Fon bilong mi i bagarap" = my phone is broken, as on the internet card

2. Telepon

   Telephone

   Usage

   A landline; also spelled "telipon"

3. SIM kat

   SIM card

   Usage

   Digicel is the main carrier; bring your passport to the shop

4. Bateri

   Battery

   Usage

   Also "batri". "Bateri i dai pinis" = the battery is dead

5. Komputa

   Computer

   Usage

   The word to use at an internet cafe

6. Kamera

   Camera

   Usage

   Always ask permission first; some village sites must not be photographed

7. Wailis

   Radio

   Usage

   From "wireless"; still the main news source in rural areas

8. Lait

   Light

   Usage

   "Lait i no wok" = the power or bulb is out

9. Sutlam

   Torch / flashlight

   Usage

   Literally "shoot-lamp". Blackouts are common, so carry one

10. Lam

    Lamp

    Usage

    Includes kerosene lamps, used in villages without power

11. Pawa

    Electricity / power

    Usage

    Also "elektrik". "I gat pawa?" asks whether there is power

12. Bokis ais

    Refrigerator

    Usage

    Literally "ice box"; use it to ask for a cold drink

13. Ain

    Iron

    Usage

    Use it to borrow one at a guesthouse; the verb is "ainim"

14. Laita

    Lighter

    Usage

    Sold at any kiosk; also "sigaret laita"

15. Pilum

    Film

    Usage

    Do not confuse it with "piksa", meaning picture

16. Wifi

    Wi-Fi

    Usage

    "Wanem pas bilong WiFi?" asks for the password, as on the internet card

17. Intanet

    Internet

    Usage

    "Intanet i no wok" = the internet is down

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