Common greetings

Uvlaallautaq
Good morning

Uvlullautaq
Good day/afternoon

Anaqaksrallautaq/Anaqallautaq
Good evening

Qaŋa tai!
It’s been a long time (since I’ve seen you)!

Qanuqitpich?
How are you?

Quviasuktuŋa
I am happy (in the state of being)

Iqaisuktuŋa
I am feeling lazy

Alaisuktuŋ
I am lonely

Nakuuŋitchuŋa
I am not doing well (lit. I am not good)

Nakuuruŋa
I am good

Aptaruŋa
I am busy

Piichigiga nuliaġa/uiġa
I miss my wife/my husband

Kiña atqin?
What’s your name? (literally: “Who is your atiq?” This typically asks for your Iñupiaq name)

Atiġa Aqukkasuk // Uvaŋa Aqukkasuk
My atiq (namesake) is Aqukkasuk // I am Aqukkasuk

Iñupiaqsisiqaqpich?
Do you have an Iñupiaq name?

Kiña Iñupiaqsisin?
What is your Iñupiaq name?

Kiña Nalauġmiusisin?
What is your English name?

Kiña iḷvich?
Who are you?