Maayo gyod nga aduna koy higala sama kanimo

It is wonderful to have a friend like you

Pronunciation

mah-AH-yoh GYOHD ngah ah-doo-NAH koy hee-GAH-lah SAH-mah kah-NEE-moh (approximately)

Word by word

maayo gyod = really good or wonderful
nga aduna koy = that I have or to have
higala = friend
sama kanimo = like you

Meaning and context

This is a warm expression of gratitude and appreciation toward a close friend. “Higala” can refer to a male or female friend because it does not mark gender. “Kanimo” shows that the message is addressed to one person.