Flirting

1. Yu naispela tumas.

   You are very beautiful.

   Usage

   A gentle compliment used to express admiration

   Grammar Note

   Simple structure: subject + adjective. Tok Pisin has no "be" verb; adjectives are placed directly after the subject.

2. Smail bilong yu em i laikim mi.

   Your smile makes me happy.

   Usage

   Used to compliment someone's smile

   Grammar Note

   "laikim" from "like him" means to like or love. The possessive "bilong yu" follows the noun it modifies.

3. Yumi go dring wantaim?

   Shall we go for a drink together?

   Usage

   Used to casually invite someone for a drink

   Grammar Note

   "wantaim" from "one time" means together. Using "yumi" frames it as an inclusive suggestion for the two of you.

4. Ai bilong yu em i kaindli na naispela.

   Your eyes are kind and beautiful.

   Usage

   Used to compliment someone's eyes

   Grammar Note

   "na" is the coordinating conjunction "and" in Tok Pisin. Multiple adjectives can be linked in parallel.

5. Inap mi sindaun wantaim yu?

   May I sit with you?

   Usage

   Used to politely ask permission to sit with someone

   Grammar Note

   The pattern "Inap mi...?" asks for permission politely. "sindaun" is a single verb from the English phrase "sit down".

6. Tokim mi moa long PNG.

   Tell me more about PNG.

   Usage

   Used to show interest in someone's country

   Grammar Note

   "tokim" from "talk him" is a transitive verb meaning to tell or talk. It can be used directly as an imperative.

7. Yu intrestin tumas. Mi laik save moa long yu.

   You are very interesting. I want to know more about you.

   Usage

   Used to express genuine interest in someone

   Grammar Note

   "laik save" expresses the desire to know. "save" means to know or understand, combined with "laik" to express a wish.

8. Yumi wokabaut wantaim olsem?

   Shall we walk together like this?

   Usage

   Used to suggest going for a walk together

   Grammar Note

   "wokabaut" is a single verb from "walk about". "olsem" from "all same" means "like this" or "similarly".

9. Mi laik lukim yu gen.

   I want to see you again.

   Usage

   Used when parting to express a wish to meet again

   Grammar Note

   "lukim" from "look him" is a transitive verb meaning to see. The pattern "Mi laik..." expresses desire straightforwardly.

10. Yu swit na gutpela man o meri.

    You are a charming and good person.

    Usage

    Used to praise someone's charm and character

    Grammar Note

    "meri" refers to a woman in Tok Pisin, deriving from "Mary". "Man o meri" ("man or woman") covers any person.

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