Feelings

1. Felís yu'

   I am happy

   Usage

   From Spanish "feliz"; a different word from "magof"

2. Triste yu'

   I am sad

   Usage

   From Spanish; deeper grief is "piniti"

3. Piniti

   Grief / sorrow

   Usage

   A noun derived from "puti" (pain); used at a time of loss

4. Bubu yu'

   I am angry

   Usage

   A strong word — in a shop or office, stick to the facts instead

5. Ma'å'ñao yu'

   I am afraid

   Usage

   For real danger; for a sudden fright use "espåntao"

6. Mahngang yu'

   I am startled

   Usage

   Covers both being startled and being stunned

7. Cháthinasso yu'

   I am worried

   Usage

   Literally "bad thought"; useful when a typhoon or a delayed flight is on your mind

8. Kansådu yu'

   I am tired

   Usage

   From Spanish "cansado"; physical tiredness from exertion is "mahgef"

9. Matuhok yu'

   I am sleepy

   Usage

   Also covers drowsing off

10. Mamåhlao yu'

    I am shy / embarrassed

    Usage

    Covers shyness, reticence and embarrassment; also softens a refusal

11. O'son yu'

    I am bored

    Usage

    Bored by repetition. Do not aim it at a person

12. Ñålang yu'

    I am hungry

    Usage

    Use it at an eatery; "åmbre" also works

13. Må'ho yu'

    I am thirsty

    Usage

    Also spelled "må'o"

14. Måhgong

    Calm / peaceful

    Usage

    Used of weather and of temperament; an even-tempered person is "su'ånu"

15. Guaiya

    To love

    Usage

    The verb for deep affection; the noun "love" is "guinaiya"

16. Gofli'e'

    To like / be friends with

    Usage

    Non-romantic fondness; safe for friends and colleagues

17. Ekgo'

    I am jealous

    Usage

    This is romantic jealousy, so pick your moment even as a joke

18. Mahålang yu'

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    Mahålang is an adjective for feeling lonely, homesick or longing

19. Tånges

    To cry

    Usage

    Also the word used at funerals

20. Chålek

    To laugh / smile

    Usage

    One word for laughter and for a smile

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