Feelings

1. Faly aho

   I am happy

   Usage

   "Aho" means "I" — the most basic pattern

2. Ravoravo aho

   I am delighted

   Usage

   Stronger than "faly" — for celebrations

3. Malahelo aho

   I am sad

   Usage

   Also usable to express sympathy — add an object and it means "I miss ..."

4. Malahelo anao aho

   I miss you

   Usage

   A warm thing to say on parting, to friends and family alike

5. Tezitra aho

   I am angry

   Usage

   A strong statement — showing anger in public is frowned on here, so try calm negotiation first

6. Sorena aho

   I am upset

   Usage

   Milder than anger — for friends only

7. Matahotra aho

   I am scared

   Usage

   Show this to ask for help when you feel unsafe

8. Manahy aho

   I am worried

   Usage

   For voicing worry about a plan or your health

9. Vizana aho

   I am tired

   Usage

   After a long taxi-brousse ride — grounds for asking to rest

10. Reraka aho

    I am exhausted

    Usage

    Stronger than "vizana" — for when you truly cannot go on

11. Te-hatory aho

    I want to sleep

    Usage

    Literally "I want to sleep" — a gentle way to decline an invitation

12. Gaga aho

    I am surprised

    Usage

    For good and bad surprises alike

13. Tia anao aho

    I love you

    Usage

    For a partner or family — not for someone you barely know

14. Tiako izany

    I like it

    Usage

    About a thing or place — good for shopping or a meal

15. Menatra aho

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    After a blunder — it tends to defuse the moment

16. Malaina aho

    It is boring

    Usage

    Only with close friends — rude if someone is showing you around

17. Irery aho

    I am alone / lonely

    Usage

    Also means "I am travelling alone" — context makes it loneliness

18. Manantena aho

    I am hopeful

    Usage

    For a positive word about what is coming up

19. Salama tsara aho

    I am well

    Usage

    The standard reply to "manao ahoana?" — safe with anyone

20. Marary aho

    I am ill

    Usage

    The basic way to say you are unwell

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