Nightlife

1. Ur banne bier, mar plij

   A beer, please.

   Usage

   Ordering a beer at a bar

   Grammar Note

   "Ur banne" + a drink noun means "a glass of ..."

2. Yec'hed mat !

   Cheers!

   Usage

   The toast when glasses are raised

   Grammar Note

   Literally "good health"; a set toast

3. Un nozvezh varzhus e oa !

   It was a wonderful evening!

   Usage

   Said after an enjoyable evening out

   Grammar Note

   The adjective "marzhus" softens to "varzhus" after the feminine noun "nozvezh". Composed sentence

4. Ur banne gwin ruz, mar plij

   A glass of red wine, please.

   Usage

   Ordering red wine at a bar or restaurant

   Grammar Note

   The adjective follows the noun ("gwin ruz"). Composed sentence

5. Betek pet eur e vez digoret an ostaleri-mañ ?

   Until what time is this bar open?

   Usage

   Ask when a bar closes

   Grammar Note

   "Ostaleri" is a place where one can have a drink. "E vez" + past participle gives a passive. Composed sentence

6. Ne evan ket a alkool

   I don't drink alcohol.

   Usage

   Declining an offered alcoholic drink

   Grammar Note

   Negation is built with ne ... ket, and "a" precedes the object in a negative sentence. Composed sentence

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