A Pocket Guide to Galecian

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PENNED IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD,                   TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-FIVE

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✦O  MINISTERIO DE CULTURA ✦

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A POCKET GUIDE TO GALECIAN

✦  AN ABRIDGED COMPENDIUM FOR TRAVELLERS TO ASTURIAS  ✦
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Following the recent publication of the book ON THE GALECIAN TONGUE: FOR THE EDUCATION OF NON-GALECIAN SPEAKERS, the ministry has decided that it would be in its best interest to publish a continuation of the series in order to benefit the common man seeking to learn Galecian for non-scholarly work.    Therefore we bring to you this guide, a compiled abridged edition of the first edition, focusing on the essential phrases and customs that one may need for trade or transit within Asturias or with your local Galecian mariner.

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I. DE SALUTANDI ET VALE DICENDI On Greeting and Bidding Farewell   Ola - Hello Bos días - Good morning (Used from dawn until midday.) Boas tardes - Good afternoon (Used from midday until dusl.) Boas noites - Good evening / Good night (Used after dusk.) Adeus - Goodbye Ata logo - Until later   II. DE LOCUTIONIBUS URBANITATIS On Phrases of Politeness   Courtesy is a currency accepted everywhere. Use these phrases to show respect: Por favor - Please (Used when requesting something.) Grazas - Thank you De nada - You are welcome Perdón - Pardon / Excuse me (Used to seek forgiveness or gain attention.) Sí - Yes Non - No Comprende? - Do you understand? Non comprendo - I do not understand Fala máis despacio, por favor - Speak more slowly, please   III. DE COMMERCIIS ET NECESSITATIBUS QUOTIDIANA On Trade and Daily Needs   These phrases will aid you around the market. Quero comprar [cousa] - I want to buy [thing]  [Cousa] could be: peixe (fish), carne (meat), viño (wine) Cuanto custa isto? - How much is this? É moi caro - It is too expensive Pode vender me [cousa] - Can you sell me [thing]? Teño [cousa] - I have [thing] Necesito [cousa] - I need [thing] Un [cousa], por favor - One [thing], please Dous [cousas], por favor - Two [things], please   IV. DE QUAERENDO DIRECTIO ET LOCUS On Asking Direction and Location   Should you lose your way, these words will guide you: Onde está [lugar] - Where is [place]? [Lugar] could be: a cidade (the city), a igrexa (the church), o porto (the port), a casa de (the house of), o mercado (the market), o aviario (the aviary) Aquí - Here Aló - There Lonxe - Far Preto - Near A dereita - To the right A esquerda - To the left Todo recto - Straight ahead    V. DE CONSUETUDINIBUS LINGUAE ET MORIBUS On Language Customs and Manners   A few points on the Galecian way of speaking and interacting: The Galecian folk value courtesy. Use ‘Por favor’ and ‘Grazas’ freely. Their hospitality is notable, though sometimes shown for customs as much as personal inclination. Be gracious when accepting offers. When addressing someone whose name or rank is unknown, a respectful ‘O Señor’ (for a man) or ‘A Señora’ (for a woman) is appropriate.   This guide is brief, but a valuable asset when navigating through Galecian waters. We hope to ease your travels through Asturias.

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✠  POR DEUS, POLO PÁTRIA E O REI ✠

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✦ O MINISTERIO DE CULTURA ✦

 

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