Feelings

1. އުފާ

   ufaa

   Joy / happiness

   Usage

   The basic word for gladness; show it and point at yourself to say you are happy

2. ދެރަވެއްޖެ

   dheravejje

   I am sad

   Usage

   Also covers regret; a natural response to bad news

3. ރުޅި

   rulhi

   Anger

   Usage

   Raising your voice in public goes down very badly here. Complain calmly and lead with the facts; it resolves things faster

4. ބިރު

   biru

   Fear

   Usage

   Use it to say you are uneasy in rough seas or before a first dive; your guide will slow things down

5. ހައިރާން

   hairaan

   Surprise / astonishment

   Usage

   Works for good and bad surprises alike

6. ލަދު

   ladhu

   Shyness / embarrassment

   Usage

   Covers both shyness and shame over a mistake

7. ފޫހި

   foohi

   Boredom

   Usage

   Means both "bored" and "fed up". Aimed at a person or at their plans it stings, so keep it about situations like waiting out the weather

8. ވަރުބަލި

   varubali

   Tiredness

   Usage

   The heat and sun wear you down fast; use it when you want to cut a dive from the day

9. ނިދި

   nidhi

   Sleepiness

   Usage

   Resting through the hottest hours is normal here, so the word is taken naturally

10. ލޯބި

    loabi

    Love / affection

    Usage

    Also means "lovely". On local islands, closeness between unmarried people is frowned on, so avoid directing this word at anyone

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