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How English and Tiv compare

Shared writing system

English and Tiv are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

English belongs to the Indo-European family while Tiv belongs to the Niger-Congo family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Tiv: Over 5.2 million speakers as of 2024.

Common English phrases in Tiv

Everyday phrases translated from English to Tiv — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Hello
Msugh ne cii
Good morning
Msugh ne cii
Good afternoon
Msugh ne cii
Good evening
M sugh nen aikighe
Good night
Tugh mbu dedoo
Goodbye
M sugh nen
See you later
Se nenge ken hemen
See you tomorrow
Se nenge kper
Welcome
M sugh ne cii
How are you?
U ngu nena?
I am fine, thank you
M ngu dedoo, m sugh u
Have a good day
U lu a iyange i dedoo

Courtesy

Please
Msugh ne cii
Thank you
M sugh u
Thank you very much
M sugh u kpishi
You are welcome
U ngu a isharen .
Yes
Een
No
Ei
Excuse me
Dem ibo
I am sorry
Mzamber we
No problem
Kwaghbo ngu ga .
Of course
Ka mimi .
Congratulations
Msugh ne cii
Good luck
Msugh ne cii

Introductions

What is your name?
Iti you ér ana?
Nice to meet you
Saan mo iyol u fan we
Where are you from?
U due hana?
How old are you?
Un ngu ayom a me?
I am a student
M ngu wanyemakeranta
I am here on holiday
M ngu heen sha memiyol
I am here for work
M ngu heen sha ci u tom
This is my friend
Ka ijende yam je ne .

Numbers

One
Môm .
Two
Uhar .
Three
Utar
Four
Unyiin
Five
Utaan
Six
Ataratar
Seven
Utaankaruhar
Eight
Ataratar
Nine
Anigheni
Ten
Pue
One hundred
Deri môm
One thousand
Dubu môm .

Time and dates

Today
Nyian ne .
Tomorrow
Kper
Yesterday
Nyian
Now
Hegen yô .
Later
Ken masejime .
What time is it?
Ka shighe u nyi?
In the morning
Ken pepe pepe .
In the evening
Ken tugh mbu il .
Monday
Tomataan
Friday
Tomataan
Next week
Kasua u a lu van ne
One hour
Ihwa i môm .

Directions and travel

Where is the bathroom?
Ka hanma shighe i lu?
Where is the train station?
Ka han i lu hen ijiir i teen igirgi laa?
Where is the airport?
Ka hanma shighe i lu?
How do I get there?
Me za nyôr ker nena?
Turn left
Gema ken imese
Turn right
Gema ken iyan
Go straight ahead
Za hemen jighilii .
It is near
Ngu ikyua ikyua a .
It is far
Ngu ica .
I am lost
M tsume
I need a taxi
M soo taxi
Where can I buy a ticket?
Ka han m zua a tikeeti?
How much is the ticket?
Tikeeti la ka nyi?
Is it safe to walk?
Ka shami u zenden kpa?

Food and restaurants

I am hungry
Ijen kôrom
I am thirsty
Imura kôrom
Water, please
Mngerem, mzamber we
A table for two, please
Tebul u ior uhar, m zamber we
The menu, please
Menu la, m zamber we
What do you recommend?
Ka nyi u we kwagh sha mi?
I would like this
M soo kwagh ne
It is delicious
Ka kwagh u doon tsung
The bill, please
Bill la, m zamber we
I do not eat meat
M ye inyam ga
I have a food allergy
M ngu a angev mbu kwaghyan
Coffee
Kofi
Tea
Tea
Bread
Bredi

Shopping and money

How much does this cost?
Kwagh ne ka a vihi inyaregh nena?
It is too expensive
Ka kwagh u injaa kpishi .
Do you accept credit cards?
U ngohol kaade u inyar kpa?
I am just looking
M ngu keren tsô
I will take it
Me ngohol un
Open
Bugh
Closed
I cir
Entrance
U nyôron
Exit
Due
Where is the market?
Ka hanma shighe kasua a lu?

Emergency and health

Help
Iwasen
Call a doctor
Yila ortwer .
Call the police
Yila udasenda .
I need help
M soo iwasen
I am sick
M gba angev
Where is the hospital?
Ka han i lu iyouci laa?
Where is the pharmacy?
Ka hanma shighe i lu?
It hurts here
Ka kwagh u vihin heen .
I need a doctor
M soo ortwer
Is there a hospital nearby?
Ijiir i sôron twer ngi ikyua a we kpa?

Getting help with language

Do you speak English?
U fa zwa Buter kpa?
I do not understand
M kav ga
I understand
M kav
Please speak slowly
We kpa ôr kwagh sha mhôôn .
Please repeat that
We kpa hide ôr kwagh ne .
Please write it down
We kpa nger kwagh sha mi .
What does this mean?
Inja i kwagh ne ér nyi?
How do you say this?
U kaa kwagh ne nena?
I am learning
M ngu henen kwagh
I speak a little
M lam kpuaa .
Can you help me?
U fatyô u wasen mo kpa?
I do not know
Mfa ga

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About Tiv Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in Nigeria, especially in Benue State, with speakers also in Cameroon.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin script.

Vowels

aeiou

Consonants

bdfghjklmnprstvwyz

Phonetics

Tonal language with high, mid, and low tones that distinguish meaning.

Grammar and Syntax

Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order. Utilizes noun classes and verb aspects.

Loanwords

Includes loanwords from English and Hausa due to regional interactions.

Language Family

Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family.

Writing Systems

Latin script.

Writing System History

Developed during missionary activities in the 20th century.

Total Number of Speakers

Over 5.2 million speakers as of 2024.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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