Rosetta Phrase Tables
This page provides parallel transportation expressions across the MGU language set. Each table presents one English communicative function with the equivalent native phrase, transliteration or pronunciation support, and practical English meaning.
Phrase List
Where Is the Bus Stop?
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | أين موقف الحافلات؟ | Ayna mawqif al-ḥāfilāt? | Where is the bus stop? |
| English | Where is the bus stop? | Where is the bus stop? | Where is the bus stop? |
| French | Où est l’arrêt de bus? | Où est l’arrêt de bus? | Where is the bus stop? |
| German | Wo ist die Bushaltestelle? | Wo ist die Bushaltestelle? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Hausa | Ina tashar bas? | Ina tashar bas? | Where is the bus station / stop? |
| Hindi | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? | Bas stop kahā̃ hai? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Italian | Dov’è la fermata dell’autobus? | Dov’è la fermata dell’autobus? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Japanese | バス停はどこですか。 | Basutei wa doko desu ka? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Korean | 버스 정류장이 어디예요? | Beoseu jeongnyujangi eodiyeyo? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Mandarin Chinese | 公交车站在哪里？ | Gōngjiāo chēzhàn zài nǎlǐ? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Portuguese | Onde fica o ponto de ônibus? | Onde fica o ponto de ônibus? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Russian | Где автобусная остановка? | Gde avtobusnaya ostanovka? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Spanish | ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? | ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Swahili | Kituo cha basi kiko wapi? | Kituo cha basi kiko wapi? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Yorùbá | Ibo ni ibùdó ọkọ̀ akérò wà? | Ibo ni ibùdó ọkọ̀ akérò wà? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Zulu | Sikuphi isitobhi sebhasi? | Sikuphi isitobhi sebhasi? | Where is the bus stop? |
I Need a Taxi
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | أحتاج إلى سيارة أجرة | Aḥtāju ilā sayyārat ujrah | I need a taxi |
| English | I need a taxi. | I need a taxi. | I need a taxi. |
| French | J’ai besoin d’un taxi. | J’ai besoin d’un taxi. | I need a taxi |
| German | Ich brauche ein Taxi. | Ich brauche ein Taxi. | I need a taxi |
| Hausa | Ina bukatar taksi. | Ina bukatar taksi. | I need a taxi |
| Hindi | मुझे टैक्सी चाहिए। | Mujhe ṭaiksī chāhiye. | I need a taxi |
| Italian | Ho bisogno di un taxi. | Ho bisogno di un taxi. | I need a taxi |
| Japanese | タクシーが必要です。 | Takushī ga hitsuyō desu. | I need a taxi |
| Korean | 택시가 필요해요. | Taeksiga piryohaeyo. | I need a taxi |
| Mandarin Chinese | 我需要出租车。 | Wǒ xūyào chūzūchē. | I need a taxi |
| Portuguese | Preciso de um táxi. | Preciso de um táxi. | I need a taxi |
| Russian | Мне нужно такси. | Mne nuzhno taksi. | I need a taxi |
| Spanish | Necesito un taxi. | Necesito un taxi. | I need a taxi |
| Swahili | Nahitaji teksi. | Nahitaji teksi. | I need a taxi |
| Yorùbá | Mo nílò takisi. | Mo nílò takisi. | I need a taxi |
| Zulu | Ngidinga itekisi. | Ngidinga itekisi. | I need a taxi |
How Much Is the Fare?
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | كم الأجرة؟ | Kam al-ujrah? | How much is the fare? |
| English | How much is the fare? | How much is the fare? | How much is the fare? |
| French | Combien coûte le trajet? | Combien coûte le trajet? | How much does the trip cost? |
| German | Wie viel kostet die Fahrt? | Wie viel kostet die Fahrt? | How much does the ride cost? |
| Hausa | Kudin tafiya nawa ne? | Kudin tafiya nawa ne? | How much is the travel fare? |
| Hindi | किराया कितना है? | Kirāyā kitnā hai? | How much is the fare? |
| Italian | Quanto costa la corsa? | Quanto costa la corsa? | How much does the ride cost? |
| Japanese | 運賃はいくらですか。 | Unchin wa ikura desu ka? | How much is the fare? |
| Korean | 요금이 얼마예요? | Yogeumi eolmayeyo? | How much is the fare? |
| Mandarin Chinese | 车费多少钱？ | Chēfèi duōshǎo qián? | How much is the fare? |
| Portuguese | Quanto custa a passagem? | Quanto custa a passagem? | How much is the fare? |
| Russian | Сколько стоит проезд? | Skolʹko stoit proyezd? | How much is the fare? |
| Spanish | ¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje? | ¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje? | How much is the fare? |
| Swahili | Nauli ni kiasi gani? | Nauli ni kiasi gani? | How much is the fare? |
| Yorùbá | Owó ọkọ̀ mélòó ni? | Owó ọkọ̀ mélòó ni? | How much is the fare? |
| Zulu | Imali yokugibela ingakanani? | Imali yokugibela ingakanani? | How much is the fare? |
Take Me To...
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | خذني إلى... | Khudhnī ilā... | Take me to... |
| English | Take me to... | Take me to... | Take me to... |
| French | Emmenez-moi à... | Emmenez-moi à... | Take me to... |
| German | Bringen Sie mich zu... | Bringen Sie mich zu... | Take me to... |
| Hausa | Kai ni zuwa... | Kai ni zuwa... | Take me to... |
| Hindi | मुझे... ले चलिए। | Mujhe... le chaliye. | Please take me to... |
| Italian | Mi porti a... | Mi porti a... | Take me to... |
| Japanese | ...までお願いします。 | ...made onegaishimasu. | To..., please |
| Korean | ...까지 가 주세요. | ...kkaji ga juseyo. | Please go to... |
| Mandarin Chinese | 请带我去... | Qǐng dài wǒ qù... | Please take me to... |
| Portuguese | Leve-me para... | Leve-me para... | Take me to... |
| Russian | Отвезите меня в... | Otvezite menya v... | Take me to... |
| Spanish | Lléveme a... | Lléveme a... | Take me to... |
| Swahili | Nipeleke... | Nipeleke... | Take me to... |
| Yorùbá | Ẹ mú mi lọ sí... | Ẹ mú mi lọ sí... | Please take me to... |
| Zulu | Ngiyise e... | Ngiyise e... | Take me to... |
Does This Bus Go To...?
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | هل تذهب هذه الحافلة إلى...؟ | Hal tadhhab hādhihi al-ḥāfilah ilā...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| English | Does this bus go to...? | Does this bus go to...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| French | Ce bus va-t-il à...? | Ce bus va-t-il à...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| German | Fährt dieser Bus nach...? | Fährt dieser Bus nach...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Hausa | Wannan bas yana zuwa...? | Wannan bas yana zuwa...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Hindi | क्या यह बस... जाती है? | Kyā yah bas... jātī hai? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Italian | Questo autobus va a...? | Questo autobus va a...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Japanese | このバスは...に行きますか。 | Kono basu wa... ni ikimasu ka? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Korean | 이 버스는...에 가나요? | I beoseuneun... e ganayo? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Mandarin Chinese | 这辆公交车去...吗？ | Zhè liàng gōngjiāochē qù... ma? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Portuguese | Este ônibus vai para...? | Este ônibus vai para...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Russian | Этот автобус идёт до...? | Etot avtobus idyot do...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Spanish | ¿Este autobús va a...? | ¿Este autobús va a...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Swahili | Basi hili linaenda...? | Basi hili linaenda...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Yorùbá | Ṣé ọkọ̀ akérò yìí ń lọ sí...? | Ṣé ọkọ̀ akérò yìí ń lọ sí...? | Does this bus go to...? |
| Zulu | Leli bhasi liya e...? | Leli bhasi liya e...? | Does this bus go to...? |
I Need a Ticket
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | أحتاج إلى تذكرة | Aḥtāju ilā tadhkirah | I need a ticket |
| English | I need a ticket. | I need a ticket. | I need a ticket. |
| French | J’ai besoin d’un billet. | J’ai besoin d’un billet. | I need a ticket |
| German | Ich brauche eine Fahrkarte. | Ich brauche eine Fahrkarte. | I need a ticket |
| Hausa | Ina bukatar tikiti. | Ina bukatar tikiti. | I need a ticket |
| Hindi | मुझे टिकट चाहिए। | Mujhe ṭikaṭ chāhiye. | I need a ticket |
| Italian | Ho bisogno di un biglietto. | Ho bisogno di un biglietto. | I need a ticket |
| Japanese | チケットが必要です。 | Chiketto ga hitsuyō desu. | I need a ticket |
| Korean | 표가 필요해요. | Pyoga piryohaeyo. | I need a ticket |
| Mandarin Chinese | 我需要一张票。 | Wǒ xūyào yì zhāng piào. | I need a ticket |
| Portuguese | Preciso de um bilhete. | Preciso de um bilhete. | I need a ticket |
| Russian | Мне нужен билет. | Mne nuzhen bilet. | I need a ticket |
| Spanish | Necesito un boleto. | Necesito un boleto. | I need a ticket |
| Swahili | Nahitaji tiketi. | Nahitaji tiketi. | I need a ticket |
| Yorùbá | Mo nílò tíkẹ́ẹ̀tì. | Mo nílò tíkẹ́ẹ̀tì. | I need a ticket |
| Zulu | Ngidinga ithikithi. | Ngidinga ithikithi. | I need a ticket |
When Does the Train Leave?
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | متى يغادر القطار؟ | Matā yughādir al-qiṭār? | When does the train leave? |
| English | When does the train leave? | When does the train leave? | When does the train leave? |
| French | Quand part le train? | Quand part le train? | When does the train leave? |
| German | Wann fährt der Zug ab? | Wann fährt der Zug ab? | When does the train depart? |
| Hausa | Yaushe jirgin ƙasa zai tashi? | Yaushe jirgin ƙasa zai tashi? | When will the train leave? |
| Hindi | ट्रेन कब रवाना होती है? | Ṭren kab ravānā hotī hai? | When does the train leave? |
| Italian | Quando parte il treno? | Quando parte il treno? | When does the train leave? |
| Japanese | 電車はいつ出発しますか。 | Densha wa itsu shuppatsu shimasu ka? | When does the train depart? |
| Korean | 기차는 언제 출발하나요? | Gichaneun eonje chulbalhanayo? | When does the train depart? |
| Mandarin Chinese | 火车什么时候开？ | Huǒchē shénme shíhou kāi? | When does the train leave? |
| Portuguese | Quando o trem parte? | Quando o trem parte? | When does the train leave? |
| Russian | Когда отправляется поезд? | Kogda otpravlyayetsya poyezd? | When does the train depart? |
| Spanish | ¿Cuándo sale el tren? | ¿Cuándo sale el tren? | When does the train leave? |
| Swahili | Treni inaondoka lini? | Treni inaondoka lini? | When does the train leave? |
| Yorùbá | Ìgbà wo ni ọkọ̀ ojú irin yóò lọ? | Ìgbà wo ni ọkọ̀ ojú irin yóò lọ? | When will the train leave? |
| Zulu | Isitimela sihamba nini? | Isitimela sihamba nini? | When does the train leave? |
I Am Going to the Airport
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | أنا ذاهب إلى المطار | Ana dhāhib ilā al-maṭār | I am going to the airport |
| English | I am going to the airport. | I am going to the airport. | I am going to the airport. |
| French | Je vais à l’aéroport. | Je vais à l’aéroport. | I am going to the airport |
| German | Ich fahre zum Flughafen. | Ich fahre zum Flughafen. | I am going to the airport |
| Hausa | Ina zuwa filin jirgin sama. | Ina zuwa filin jirgin sama. | I am going to the airport |
| Hindi | मैं हवाई अड्डे जा रहा/रही हूँ। | Main havāī aḍḍe jā rahā/rahī hū̃. | I am going to the airport, male / female speaker |
| Italian | Vado all’aeroporto. | Vado all’aeroporto. | I am going to the airport |
| Japanese | 空港に行きます。 | Kūkō ni ikimasu. | I am going to the airport |
| Korean | 공항에 가요. | Gonghange gayo. | I am going to the airport |
| Mandarin Chinese | 我要去机场。 | Wǒ yào qù jīchǎng. | I am going to the airport |
| Portuguese | Estou indo para o aeroporto. | Estou indo para o aeroporto. | I am going to the airport |
| Russian | Я еду в аэропорт. | Ya yedu v aeroport. | I am going to the airport |
| Spanish | Voy al aeropuerto. | Voy al aeropuerto. | I am going to the airport |
| Swahili | Ninaenda uwanja wa ndege. | Ninaenda uwanja wa ndege. | I am going to the airport |
| Yorùbá | Mo ń lọ sí pápákọ̀ òfurufú. | Mo ń lọ sí pápákọ̀ òfurufú. | I am going to the airport |
| Zulu | Ngiya esikhumulweni sezindiza. | Ngiya esikhumulweni sezindiza. | I am going to the airport |
Please Stop Here
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | توقف هنا من فضلك | Tawaqqaf hunā min faḍlik | Please stop here |
| English | Please stop here. | Please stop here. | Please stop here. |
| French | Arrêtez-vous ici, s’il vous plaît. | Arrêtez-vous ici, s’il vous plaît. | Please stop here |
| German | Halten Sie bitte hier an. | Halten Sie bitte hier an. | Please stop here |
| Hausa | Don Allah, tsaya a nan. | Don Allah, tsaya a nan. | Please stop here |
| Hindi | कृपया यहाँ रोकिए। | Kripayā yahā̃ rokie. | Please stop here |
| Italian | Si fermi qui, per favore. | Si fermi qui, per favore. | Please stop here |
| Japanese | ここで止めてください。 | Koko de tomete kudasai. | Please stop here |
| Korean | 여기서 세워 주세요. | Yeogiseo sewo juseyo. | Please stop here |
| Mandarin Chinese | 请在这里停。 | Qǐng zài zhèlǐ tíng. | Please stop here |
| Portuguese | Pare aqui, por favor. | Pare aqui, por favor. | Please stop here |
| Russian | Остановитесь здесь, пожалуйста. | Ostanovitesʹ zdesʹ, pozhaluysta. | Please stop here |
| Spanish | Pare aquí, por favor. | Pare aquí, por favor. | Please stop here |
| Swahili | Tafadhali simama hapa. | Tafadhali simama hapa. | Please stop here |
| Yorùbá | Jọ̀wọ́ dúró níbí. | Jọ̀wọ́ dúró níbí. | Please stop here |
| Zulu | Ngicela ume lapha. | Ngicela ume lapha. | Please stop here |
Is This Seat Taken?
| Language | Native Phrase | Transliteration / Pronunciation | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | هل هذا المقعد محجوز؟ | Hal hādhā al-maqʿad maḥjūz? | Is this seat reserved / taken? |
| English | Is this seat taken? | Is this seat taken? | Is this seat taken? |
| French | Cette place est-elle prise? | Cette place est-elle prise? | Is this seat taken? |
| German | Ist dieser Platz besetzt? | Ist dieser Platz besetzt? | Is this seat taken? |
| Hausa | An riga an zauna a nan? | An riga an zauna a nan? | Has this place already been taken? |
| Hindi | क्या यह सीट खाली है? | Kyā yah sīṭ khālī hai? | Is this seat free? |
| Italian | Questo posto è occupato? | Questo posto è occupato? | Is this seat taken? |
| Japanese | この席は空いていますか。 | Kono seki wa aite imasu ka? | Is this seat free? |
| Korean | 이 자리 비었나요? | I jari bieonnayo? | Is this seat free? |
| Mandarin Chinese | 这个座位有人吗？ | Zhège zuòwèi yǒu rén ma? | Is someone using this seat? |
| Portuguese | Este lugar está ocupado? | Este lugar está ocupado? | Is this seat taken? |
| Russian | Это место занято? | Eto mesto zanyato? | Is this seat taken? |
| Spanish | ¿Este asiento está ocupado? | ¿Este asiento está ocupado? | Is this seat taken? |
| Swahili | Kiti hiki kimechukuliwa? | Kiti hiki kimechukuliwa? | Is this seat taken? |
| Yorùbá | Ṣé ẹnikan ti gba ìjókòó yìí? | Ṣé ẹnikan ti gba ìjókòó yìí? | Has someone taken this seat? |
| Zulu | Lesi sihlalo sithathiwe? | Lesi sihlalo sithathiwe? | Is this seat taken? |