Swerte kaayo ko nga nakaila tika

I am so lucky to have met you

Pronunciation

SWER-teh kah-AH-yoh koh ngah nah-kah-EE-lah tee-KAH (approximately)

Word by word

swerte = lucky or fortunate
kaayo = very or so much
ko = I
nga = that or to
nakaila tika = I met you or to have met you

Meaning and context

This is an affectionate expression of joy and gratitude for meeting someone important. It can be said to a friend, family member, or special person without necessarily being romantic.