IFSI provides Language Interpretation and Pronunciation Services or “LIPS” to interested community members and organizations on a fee for service basis. Over twenty different languages and dialects, including the three major Asian languages (Chinese, Cambodian, and Vietnamese), are a part of the LIPS inventory. Most important, LIPS stresses cultural competence in all of its communication, marketing, and public relations services.
Program services include verbal and written translations, and assistance in working with linguistically diverse groups. Collaborating with IFSI’s Development Department, LIPS is also able to assist clients to produce tailored translated text material and corresponding photo-ready graphics for printing.
Don’t stay tongue-tied, let Intercultural LIPS help you bridge linguistic and cultural gaps.
Hello:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | Kính chào quí vi | kín chàu kweé vee | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | |||
| Cambodian |  |
Sor-sdey | |
| Spanish |
¡Hola!
|
O la | |
| Chinese |
Goodbye:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | Tam biet | Dom bee-et | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | Paalam | Pa-a-lam | |
| Cambodian |  |
Lia howey | |
| Spanish |
Adios
|
Ad-e-os | |
| Chinese |
Thank You:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | Cám òn | gom ern | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | Salamat po | sa-la-mat-po | |
| Cambodian |  |
som au guun | |
| Spanish |
Gracias
|
Gra-cee-us | |
| Chinese |  |
Se-Se |
Can You Please Help:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese |  |
Um [masculine]/Baah [feminine] kau teh | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | Paki-tulungan mo ako | Pakee-to-loon-gun moe ah-ko |
|
| Cambodian |  |
Dah nya ahhch choi k-nya-ohm ban thai |
|
| Spanish |
Por favor, puedes
ayudarme? |
Por fah-voor, pwed-es i-u-dar-meh |
|
| Chinese |  |
Ni Neng Bang Zhu Wuo Ma |
|
My Name Is:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | Tên tôi là .. | ten toy la | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | Ang pangalan ko ay (Maria) | Ung pung-ah-lan ko eye (Maria) | |
| Cambodian | |
Kun-yom chu-mors | |
| Spanish | Me llamó (Maria) | May yah-moe (Maria) | |
| Chinese |  |
Wo de ming zi shi |
Happy New Year!:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese |  |
Jook Mung Numb Moi | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | Manigong Bagong Taon | Mah-nee-gong Bah-gong Tah-on | |
| Cambodian |  |
Soo-a s-dai ch-numb t-mai | |
| Spanish |
Felíz Año Nuevo
|
fe-leez Ohn-yo New-eh-vo | |
| Chinese |  |
Shin Nian Quai La |
|
You Are Welcome:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | Không có chi | cone gau jee | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | Wala Pong Anuman | Wah-la Pung Ah-no-mahn | |
| Cambodian |  |
Men-aye-thay | |
| Spanish |
De Nada
|
Day Na-dah | |
| Chinese |  |
boo you-ng sheh |
I Am Hungry:
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnamese | Tôi Ðói B?ng | Thui Doy Büm | |
| Tagalog from the Philippines | Ako Ay Nagugutom | Ah-koo I Nah-goo-goo-toom | |
| Cambodian |  |
Kin-yum Clee-un | |
| Spanish |
Tengo Hambre
|
Tang-o Ahm-bray | |
| Chinese |  |
Wa Uh La |
