Learn Dhivehi & Thaana (Maldivian)
Learn how to speak, read and write the Maldivian Language of Dhivehi with us!
Here you'll find an ensemble of beginner lessons to learn the language of The Maldives: Dhivehi. As you may know, we started a series of 'Dhivehi Lessons' on our YouTube channel, so the below lessons go in parallel with our video lessons.You can read the words as well as listen how to pronounce them when you click on our video.
If you want to learn about the Thaana alphabet, please click here to read out separate blog post on this. This space will be updated weekly with the latest lessons that we upload on YouTube. Happy learning!
Also, please contact us if you require Dhivehi (Maldivian) Translation Services - we will be happy to assist you!
Lesson 1: Introducing Yourself
Hello: As-salamu alaykum
Yes: Aan
No: Noo
How are you?: Haalu, kihineh?
Good: Rangalhu
Bad: Goas
Where?: Kon thaaku?
What?: Kocheh?
When?: Kon iraku?
Why?: Keevve?
Who?: Kaaku?
What is your name?: Kon nameh kiyany?
My name is... : Magey namaky...
How old are you?: Umurun kihaavareh?
I am 23 years old: Ahannah 23 (theyvis) aharu
What is your nationality?: Kon gaumeh?
I'm British: Aharen British
What is your job?: Kon vazeefaa eh adhaa kurany?
I work in Marketing: Aharen masaiykaiyy kurany Marketing dhaairaa ga
Where do you live?: Kon thaaku ulheny?
I live in Hulhumale: Aharen ulheny Hulhumale ga
Where are you going?: Kon thaakah thi dhany?
I'm going to the beach: Aharen mi dhany athiri macchah
What are you likes & dislikes?: Kochesseh kamu dhany adhi kamu nudhany?
I like swimming & dislike running: Aharen varah fathaa hiyy vey ekamu aharen dhuvaa hitheh nuvey
Lesson 2: Eating Out
Let's go eat!: Hinga kaan dhaan!
I'm coming!: Mi aanany!
What type of food would you like?: Koaccheh beynumi?
I want to try Maldivian food: Aharen kaan beynumi dhivehi keun
Maldivian food: Dhivehi keun
Is this the restaurant?: Mi ee restaurant tha?
What would you like to eat?: Koaccheh kaan beynumi?
I would like tuna noodles and a coke: Mashah eh tuna noodles 'with one coke'
No spice: Miroos naala
A little spice: Kuda kuda koh kulhikoh
A lot of spice: Varah kulhikoh
Can we have the bill?: Bill genes dheebah?
Where are the toilets?: Koba fahana?
Food is great: Varah meeru
Thank you for the service: Varah bodah shukuriyyaa
Thank you!: Shukuriyyaa!
You're welcome!: Marhaabaa!
See you soon!: Fahun dhimaa vaane kamah ummeedhu kuran
Lesson 3: Going to the Beach
Beach towel: Thuvaali
Sunglasses: Ainu
Sun hat: Thofi
Beach bag: Dhabas
Beach ball: Boalha
Crab: Kakuni
Hermit crabs: Baraveli
Fish: Mas
Shark: Miyaru
Turtle: Velaa
Ray: Madi
Dolphin: Koamas
Corals: Muraka
It's hot!: Haadha hooney!
Let's go to the beach!: Hinga daan athiri maccha!
I need some water: Aharen fen fodheh beynun
Let's go for a swim!: Hinga moodhah daan!
Can I have a fresh coconut please?: Ahannah varah thaaza kurumba eh libidhaane tha?
Let's go back home: Hinga geah daan
Lesson 4: The Supermarket
Supermarket: Fihaara
Let's go to the supermarket: Hingaa fihaarayah dhaan
Eggs: Biss
Milk: Kiru
Bread: Paan
Chicken: Kukulhu
Fish: Mas
Water: Fen
Onion: Fiyaa
Pumpkin: Baraboa
Chilli: Mirus
Potato: Aluvi
Garlic: Lonumedhu
Apple: Aafalu
Papaya: Falhoa
Mango: Anbu
Banana: Dhon keyo
Coconut: Kurumba
Watermelon: Karaa
Do you have...?: Eba huri tha...?
Where is the/are the...?: Koba tha...?
How much is the/are the...?: Kihaa varakah tha...?
Expensive: Agu bodu
Cheap: Agu heyo
Lesson 5: Numbers 1 to 20
1: Ekeh
2: Dheyh
3: Thineh
4: Hathareh
5: Faheh
6: Hayeh
7: Hatheh
8: Asheh
9: Nuvaeh
10: Dhihaeh
11: Egaara
12: Baara
13: Theyra
14: Saadha
15: Fanara
16: Soalha
17: Sathaara
18: Ashaara
19: Navaara
20: Vihi
Lesson 6: Maldivian Currency
5 MVR: Fas Rufiyaa
10 MVR: Dhiha Rufiyaa
20 MVR: Vihi Rufiyaa
50 MVR: Fansaas Rufiyaa
100 MVR: Satheyka Rufiyaa
500 MVR: Fas Satheyka Rufiyaa
1000 MVR: Eh Haas Rufiyaa
5000 MVR: Fas Haas Rufiyaa
MVR to USD conversion:
5 MVR = 0.32 USD
10 MVR = 0.65 USD
20 MVR = 1.30 USD
50 MVR = 3.20 USD
100 MVR = 6.49 USD
500 MVR = 32.46 USD
1000 MVR = 64.93 USD
5000 MVR = 324.64 USD
Lesson 7: Days Of The Week
Day: Dhuvas
Week: Hafthaa
Month: Mas
Year: Aharu
Today: Miadhu
Tomorrow: Maadhan or Maadhamaa
Yesterday: Iyye
What day is it?: Miadhu mee kon dhuvaheh?
Sunday: Aadheetha
Monday: Hoama
Tuesday: Angaara
Wednesday: Budha
Thursday: Buraasfathi
Friday: Hukuru
Saturday: Honihiru
Lesson 8: Colours
Red: Raiyy
Blue: Noo
Green: Fehi
Yellow: Reendhoo
Purple: Dhambu
Pink: Fiyaathoshi
Orange: Niyandhuru
Black: Kalhu
White: Hudhu
Grey: Alhi
Brown: Mushi
Gold: Ran
Silver: Rihi
Dark: Gadha
Light: Madu
Lesson 9: Actions
I: Aharen
You: Kaley
We: Aharemen
They: Emeehun
Eating: Kanee
Drinking: Bonee
Talking: Vaahaka dhakkany
Going: Dhanee
Walking: Hinganee
Running: Dhuvany
Driving: Dhuvvany
Swimming: Fathany
Diving: Feenany
Surfing: Raalhaa alhany
Dancing: Nashany
Singing: Lava kiyany
Giving: Dhenee
Shopping: Viyafaari kuranee
Buying: Gannani
Taking a photo: Foto naganee
Lesson 10: Emotions
I am: Aharen mihuree
Happy: Ufaavefa
Sad: Dheravefa
Angry: Rulhi aissa
Shocked: Hairaan vefa
Tired: Varubali vefa
Bored: Foohi vefa
Interested: Shauguverikan ebahuri
Scared: Biruganefa
Shy: Ladhu ganefa
Proud: Fahuruveri vefa
Stressed: Boa haas vefa
Lesson 11: Weather
Weather: Moosun
Sun: Iru
It's sunny: Avi gadha
Rain: Vaarey
It's rainy: Vissaara
Wind: Vai
It's windy: Vai gadha
Clouds: Vilaa
It's cloudy: Bana
Hot: Hoonu
Cold: Fini
How’s the weather?: Moosun kihineh?
Is it raining?: Vaarey veheny tha?
Lesson 12: Nature & Environment
Environment: Thimaaveshi
Island: Rahh
Palm Tree: Ruhh
Flowers: Maa
Leaf: Faiyy
Grass: Vina
Plants: Gass
Rock: Gaa
Sand: Veli
Sea: Moodhu or Kandu
Waves: Raalhu
Beach: Athirimathi
Sky: Udu
Rainbow: Vissaara dhuni
Day: Dhuvaalu
Night: Reygandu
Moon: Handhu
Stars: Thari
Plankton: Rendhan
There's rubbish on the beach: Athiri matheega kuni eba huri
Let’s do a beach cleanup: Hingaa athirimathi saafu kuran dhaan
