Useful Phrases

1. Mi bin wokim dispela app

   I made this app

   Usage

   Used when introducing an app you created

   Grammar Note

   In Tok Pisin, "bin" is the past tense marker

2. Dispela app em fri

   This app is free

   Usage

   Used to inform someone the app is free of charge

   Grammar Note

   "Fri" is from English "free" meaning without cost

3. Plis traim daunlodim.

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Used to encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "-im" is a transitive verb suffix in Tok Pisin

4. Mi Japanis

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Basic phrase for introducing your nationality

   Grammar Note

   Tok Pisin has a simplified vocabulary. "Japanis" is from English

5. Mi wanpela travaila

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Used to identify yourself as a tourist/traveler

   Grammar Note

   "Travaila" comes from English "traveler"

6. Mi wokabaut wanpis

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Used to say you are traveling by yourself

   Grammar Note

   "Wokabaut" comes from English "walk about" meaning to travel

7. Dispela em namba wan taim mi kam hia

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Common phrase when visiting a place for the first time

   Grammar Note

   "Namba wan" means number one/first in Tok Pisin

8. Inap mi kisim poto?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Used when asking permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Inap" means able/possible in Tok Pisin

9. Inap yumi kisim poto wantaim?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Used to suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Yumi" is inclusive "we". "Wantaim" means together

10. Plis skenim QR code

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Used when asking someone to scan a QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Plis" comes from English "please" for polite requests

11. Noken giamanim mi.

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Used when being cheated or overcharged; a strong protest

    Grammar Note

    "Noken" is the Tok Pisin prohibition ("don't"). "Giamanim" is "giaman" (lie) plus the transitive suffix "-im", meaning to deceive

12. Noken daunim mi.

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when someone disrespects or underestimates you

    Grammar Note

    "Noken" marks a prohibition ("don't"). "Daunim" is "daun" (down) plus the transitive suffix "-im", meaning to lower or put down someone

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