Common phrases and translations
Given the nature of the SPECTRE Task Force’s missions, operations often require operators to communicate with non english native speakers. Below is the complete, compiled list of tactical, operational, and everyday phrases in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, German, and now Chinese (Mandarin)—all with approximate English-friendly pronunciations/transliterations. The Chinese lines include simplified characters and pinyin for pronunciation guidance.
Common Tactical/Operational Phrases
1) "Contact front!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Contacto frente! | (kohn-TAK-toh FREN-teh) |
| Russian | Контакт впереди! | (Kontakt vpe-re-DEE) |
| Arabic | العدو جدامنا! | (Al-Aduw Gudamna) |
| German | Kontakt voraus! | (kon-TAKT fo-RAUS) |
| Chinese | 前方接触 | (qián fāng jiē chù) |
2) "Cover me!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Cúbreme! | (KOO-breh-meh) |
| Russian | Прикрой меня! | (pree-KROY men-YA) |
| Arabic | غطِّني! | (ghat-ti-NEE) |
| German | Deck mich! / Gib mir Deckung! | (dek mikh / gib meer DEK-ung) |
| Chinese | 掩护我 | (yǎn hù wǒ) |
3) "Reloading."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Recargando. | (reh-kar-GAN-doh) |
| Russian | Перезаряжаюсь. | (pe-re-za-rya-ZHA-yusʸ) |
| Arabic | أعيد تعبئة السلاح. | (Maghazeen) |
| German | Nachladen. | (NAKH-lah-den) |
| Chinese | 换弹匣 | (huàn dàn xiá) |
4) "Suppressing fire!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Fuego de supresión! | (FWEH-go deh soo-pre-SYON) |
| Russian | Подавляющий огонь! | (po-dav-LYA-yush-chiy a-GONʸ) |
| Arabic | نيران تغطية! | (nee-RAN tagh-TI-ya) |
| German | Unterdrückungsfeuer! | (oon-ter-DRUE-kungs-foi-er) |
| Chinese | 压制火力 | (yā zhì huǒ lì) |
5) "Frag out!" (Fragmentation grenade)
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Granada! | (gra-NA-da) |
| Russian | Граната! | (gra-NA-ta) |
| Arabic | قنبلة! | (QUM-bu-la) |
| German | Granate! | (gra-NA-teh) |
| Chinese | 手榴弹！ | (shǒu liú dàn) |
6) "Flashbang out!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Aturdidora fuera! | (a-tur-dee-DOR-ah FWEH-rah) |
| Russian | Светошумовая! | (svye-to-shu-mo-VA-ya) |
| Arabic | قنبلة صوتية! | (QUM-bu-la saw-TI-ya) |
| German | Blendgranate raus! | (BLEND-gra-NA-teh rows) |
| Chinese | 闪光弹！ | (shǎn guāng dàn) |
7) "Breach and clear!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Abrir y despejar! | (a-BREER ee des-pe-HAR) |
| Russian | Врыв и зачистка! | (vryv i za-CHIST-ka) |
| Arabic | اقتحام وتطهير! | (iq-ti-HAM wa tat-HEER) |
| German | Aufbrechen und sichern! | (OWF-brekh-en oont ZI-khern) |
| Chinese | 破门并清理！ | (pò mén bìng qīng lǐ) |
8) "Man down!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Hombre caído! | (OM-breh ka-EE-doh) |
| Russian | Боец на земле! | (ba-YETS na zem-LYE) |
| Arabic | رجل مصاب! / سقط أحدنا! | (RA-jul mu-SAB / sa-QAT a-ha-du-NA) |
| German | Mann am Boden! | (man am BOH-den) |
| Chinese | 有人倒下！ | (yǒu rén dǎo xià) |
9) "Enemy down!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Enemigo abatido! | (eh-neh-MEE-go ah-ba-TEE-doh) |
| Russian | Враг уничтожен! | (vrag u-nee-CHTO-zhen) |
| Arabic | تم القضاء على العدو! | (tam al-qa-DAʾ a-la al-a-DU) |
| German | Feind ausgeschaltet! | (fynd OWS-ge-shal-tet) |
| Chinese | 敌人被消灭！ | (dí rén bèi xiāo miè) |
10) "Watch your six."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Revisa tu seis. / ¡Cuidado a las seis! | (reh-BEE-sa too sace / kwee-DAH-doh a las sace) |
| Russian | Береги тыл! / У тебя на шесть! | (be-re-GEE tyl / oo te-BYA na shest) |
| Arabic | انتبه من خلفك! | (in-ta-bih min KHAL-fik) |
| German | Pass auf deinen Rücken auf! / Auf deiner Sechs! | (pas owf DINE-en RUEK-en owf / owf DINE-er zex) |
| Chinese | 注意后方！ | (zhù yì hòu fāng) |
11) "Stack up." (Line up on a door/wall)
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Formar fila. / Apilamiento. | (for-MAR FEE-la / a-pee-la-MYEN-toh) |
| Russian | Становимся в очередь. / Состройтесь. | (sta-NOV-im-sya v O-che-redʸ / sos-TROY-tesʸ) |
| Arabic | اصطفوا! / قفوا في صف! | (is-TAF-foo / qi-FOO fee saff) |
| German | Anstellen! / Aufreihen! | (an-SHTEL-len / OWF-righ-en) |
| Chinese | 集合排队！ | (jí hé pái duì) |
12) "Move out!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡En marcha! / ¡Avanzad! | (en MAR-cha / a-van-THAD [Spain], a-van-SAD [LatAm]) |
| Russian | Выдвигаемся! | (vyd-vi-GA-yem-sya) |
| Arabic | انطلقوا! | (in-ta-li-QOO) |
| German | Vorrücken! / Los! | (FOR-ruck-en / los) |
| Chinese | 前进！ | (qián jìn) |
13) "Clear left / Clear right."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Izquierda despejada / Derecha despejada. | (ees-KYER-dah des-pe-HA-dah / deh-REH-cha des-pe-HA-dah) |
| Russian | Слева чисто / Справа чисто. | (SLE-va CHIS-to / SPRA-va CHIS-to) |
| Arabic | اليسار آمن / اليمين آمن. | (al-ya-SAR A-men / al-ya-MEEN A-men) |
| German | Links klar / Rechts klar. | (links KLAR / rekhts KLAR) |
| Chinese | 左边干净 / 右边干净 | (zuǒ biān gān jìng / yòu biān gān jìng) |
14) "Room clear."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Habitación despejada. | (a-bee-ta-SYON des-pe-HA-dah) |
| Russian | Комната чиста. | (KOM-na-ta CHIS-ta) |
| Arabic | الغرفة آمنة. | (al-GHUR-fah A-me-nah) |
| German | Raum frei. | (rowm fry) |
| Chinese | 房间安全 | (fáng jiān ān quán) |
15) "Hold position."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Mantener posición. | (man-te-NER poh-see-SYON) |
| Russian | Удерживать позицию. | (u-DER-zhiv-atʸ po-ZEE-tsi-yu) |
| Arabic | تمسّك بالموقع. | (ta-MAS-sak bil-MAW-qiʿ) |
| German | Position halten. | (po-zi-TSYON HAL-ten) |
| Chinese | 坚守阵地 | (jiān shǒu zhèn dì) |
Phrases for Contact with Locals/Possible Enemies
1) "Stop!"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Alto! | (AL-toh) |
| Russian | Стой! | (stoy) |
| Arabic | قِف! | (qif) |
| German | Halt! | (halt) |
| Chinese | 停下！ | (tíng xià) |
2) "Hands up, don’t move."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¡Manos arriba, no te muevas! | (MA-nos a-REE-bah, noh teh MWEH-vas) |
| Russian | Руки вверх, не двигаться! | (RU-ki vverkh, nye DVEE-gat-sya) |
| Arabic | ارفع يديك، لا تتحرّك! | (ir-faʿ ya-DAYK, la ta-ta-HAR-rak) |
| German | Hände hoch, nicht bewegen! | (HEN-deh hoch, nikht beh-VAY-gen) |
| Chinese | 举起手，不许动！ | (jǔ qǐ shǒu, bù xǔ dòng) |
3) "Get on the ground."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Al suelo. / Al piso. | (ahl SWEH-lo / ahl PEE-so) |
| Russian | На землю! | (na ZEM-lyu) |
| Arabic | انبطح أرضًا! | (in-bi-TAH ar-DAN) |
| German | Auf den Boden! | (owf den BOH-den) |
| Chinese | 趴下！ | (pā xià) |
4) "We won’t hurt you."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | No te haremos daño. | (noh teh ah-REH-mos DA-nyoh) |
| Russian | Мы тебя не тронем. | (my te-BYA nye TRO-nyem) |
| Arabic | لن نؤذيك. | (lan noo-THEEK) |
| German | Wir tun dir nichts. | (veer toon deer nikhts) |
| Chinese | 我们不会伤害你 | (wǒ men bù huì shāng hài nǐ) |
5) "We are here to help."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Estamos aquí para ayudar. | (es-TA-mos ah-KEE pah-rah ah-yoo-DAR) |
| Russian | Мы здесь, чтобы помочь. | (my zdesʸ, CHTO-by pa-MOCH) |
| Arabic | نحن هنا للمساعدة. | (naḥ-noo hu-NA lil-mu-SAʿa-dah) |
| German | Wir sind hier, um zu helfen. | (veer zint heer, oom tsoo HEL-fen) |
| Chinese | 我们来帮忙的 | (wǒ men lái bāng máng de) |
6) "Stay calm."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Mantente tranquilo / Cálmate. | (man-TEN-te tran-KEE-lo / KAL-ma-teh) |
| Russian | Сохраняйте спокойствие. | (sokh-ra-NYA-yte spa-KOYST-vi-ye) |
| Arabic | ابق هادئًا. | (ib-qa HA-di-an) |
| German | Bleib ruhig. | (blybe ROO-ikh) |
| Chinese | 保持冷静 | (bǎo chí lěng jìng) |
7) "Who is in charge here?"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Quién está a cargo aquí? | (kyen es-TA ah KAR-go ah-KEE) |
| Russian | Кто здесь главный? | (kto zdesʸ GLAV-nyy) |
| Arabic | من المسؤول هنا؟ | (man al-mas-OOL hu-NA) |
| German | Wer ist hier verantwortlich? | (vair ist heer fehr-ANT-wort-likh) |
| Chinese | 谁负责这里？ | (shéi fù zé zhè lǐ) |
8) "We only want to talk."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Solo queremos hablar. | (SO-lo keh-REH-mos ah-BLAR) |
| Russian | Мы только хотим поговорить. | (my TOLʹ-ko kha-TEEM pa-ga-VA-reetʸ) |
| Arabic | نريد فقط التحدث. | (noo-REED fa-QAT at-ta-ḤAD-duth) |
| German | Wir wollen nur reden. | (veer VOHL-len noor RAY-den) |
| Chinese | 我们只是想谈谈 | (wǒ men zhǐ shì xiǎng tán tán) |
9) "Where are the hostages?"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Dónde están los rehenes? | (DON-deh es-TAN los reh-EH-nes) |
| Russian | Где заложники? | (gde za-LOZH-ni-ki) |
| Arabic | أين الرهائن؟ | (ayna ar-ra-HA-iʾn) |
| German | Wo sind die Geiseln? | (vo zint dee GAI-zeln) |
| Chinese | 人质在哪里？ | (rén zhì zài nǎ lǐ) |
10) "We need information."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Necesitamos información. | (neh-se-see-TAH-mos in-for-ma-SYON) |
| Russian | Нам нужна информация. | (nam noozh-NA in-for-ma-TSI-ya) |
| Arabic | نحتاج إلى معلومات. | (naḥ-TAJ i-la maʿ-loo-MAT) |
| German | Wir brauchen Informationen. | (veer BROW-khen in-for-ma-tsee-OH-nen) |
| Chinese | 我们需要情报 | (wǒ men xū yào qíng bào) |
11) "Cooperate, and you won't be harmed."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Coopera y no saldrás lastimado. | (ko-eh-PEH-rah ee no sahl-DRAS las-tee-MAH-doh) |
| Russian | Сотрудничайте, и вас не тронут. | (sa-TRUD-nich-ay-te, i vas nye TRO-nut) |
| Arabic | تَعاوَن ولن يضرك أحد. | (ta-ʿA-wan wa-lan ya-DUR-rak a-ḥad) |
| German | Kooperieren Sie, dann passiert Ihnen nichts. | (ko-oh-pe-REE-ren zee, dann pa-see-RT EE-nen nikhts) |
| Chinese | 合作就不会受到伤害 | (hé zuò jiù bù huì shòu dào shāng hài) |
12) "Drop your weapon."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Suelta tu arma. | (SWEL-tah too AR-mah) |
| Russian | Брось оружие. | (brosʸ a-ROO-zhi-ye) |
| Arabic | ألقِ سلاحك. | (al-QEE si-LA-hak) |
| German | Legen Sie Ihre Waffe nieder. | (LAY-gen zee EE-re VAH-feh NEE-der) |
| Chinese | 放下武器 | (fàng xià wǔ qì) |
Additional Interaction Phrases (Locals/Possible Hostiles)
1) "Show me your ID."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Muéstrame tu identificación. | (MWES-trah-meh too ee-den-tee-fee-ka-SYON) |
| Russian | Покажите удостоверение личности. | (po-ka-ZHEE-te u-do-sto-ve-RE-nee-ye LICH-nostʸ) |
| Arabic | أرِني هويتك. | (a-ri-NEE ha-wiyyatak) |
| German | Zeigen Sie mir Ihren Ausweis. | (TSY-gen zee meer EE-ren OWS-vyce) |
| Chinese | 给我看看你的证件 | (gěi wǒ kàn kan nǐ de zhèng jiàn) |
2) "Where is your leader?"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Dónde está tu líder? | (DON-de es-TA too LEE-der) |
| Russian | Где ваш главарь? / Где ваш лидер? | (gde vash gla-VARʸ / gde vash LEE-der) |
| Arabic | أين قائدكم؟ | (ayna QA-eed-u-kum) |
| German | Wo ist euer Anführer? | (vo ist OY-er AN-fyoo-rer) |
| Chinese | 你们的头儿在哪？/ 你们的领导在哪？ | (nǐ men de tóur zài nǎ / nǐ men de lǐng dǎo zài nǎ) |
3) "Are you armed?"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Estás armado? / ¿Están armados? (plural) | (es-TAS ar-MA-do / es-TAN ar-MA-dos) |
| Russian | Вы вооружены? | (vy va-o-ru-zhe-NY) |
| Arabic | هل أنت مسلّح؟ (singular) | (hal an-ta mu-SAL-lah) |
| German | Bist du bewaffnet? / Seid ihr bewaffnet? (plural) | (bist do be-VAF-net / zeyd eer be-VAF-net) |
| Chinese | 你携带武器了吗？/ 你们携带武器了吗？ | (nǐ xié dài wǔ qì le ma / nǐ men xié dài wǔ qì le ma) |
4) "We are looking for contraband."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Estamos buscando contrabando. | (es-TA-mos boos-KAN-do kon-tra-BAN-doh) |
| Russian | Мы ищем контрабанду. | (my EE-shchem kon-tra-BAN-du) |
| Arabic | نحن نبحث عن بضائع مهربة. | (naḥ-noo NAB-hath ʿan bi-DAAʾiʿ mu-HAR-ra-ba) |
| German | Wir suchen nach Schmuggelware. | (veer ZOO-khen nakh SHMU-gel-va-re) |
| Chinese | 我们在搜查违禁品 | (wǒ men zài sōu chá wéi jìn pǐn) |
5) "Follow me."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Sígueme. | (SEE-geh-meh) |
| Russian | Следуйте за мной. | (slye-DUY-te za mnoy) |
| Arabic | اتبعني. | (it-ta-BAʿ-nee) |
| German | Folgt mir. / Folgen Sie mir. | (folkt meer / FOL-gen zee meer) |
| Chinese | 跟我来 / 跟我走 | (gēn wǒ lái / gēn wǒ zǒu) |
6) "Stay where you are."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Quédate donde estás. | (KEH-da-teh DON-deh es-TAS) |
| Russian | Оставайтесь на месте. | (os-ta-VAI-tesʸ na MYES-te) |
| Arabic | ابقَ في مكانك. | (ib-qa fee ma-KA-nik) |
| German | Bleiben Sie, wo Sie sind. / Bleib, wo du bist. | (BLY-ben zee vo zee zint / blybe vo doo bist) |
| Chinese | 别动，就待在那儿 | (bié dòng, jiù dāi zài nàr) |
7) "Search this building."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Registra este edificio. | (reh-GIS-trah ES-teh eh-dee-FEE-syo) |
| Russian | Обыщите это здание. | (o-by-SHCHI-te EH-to ZDA-nee-ye) |
| Arabic | فتّش هذا المبنى. | (fat-tish HA-dha al-MAB-na) |
| German | Durchsucht dieses Gebäude. | (durk-SOOKHT DEE-zes geh-BOY-deh) |
| Chinese | 搜查这栋楼 | (sōu chá zhè dòng lóu) |
8) "We need medical assistance."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Necesitamos asistencia médica. | (neh-se-see-TAH-mos ah-sees-TEN-syah MEH-dee-kah) |
| Russian | Нам нужна медицинская помощь. | (nam noozh-NA meh-dee-TSEEN-skaya PO-moshʸ) |
| Arabic | نحتاج إلى مساعدة طبية. | (naḥ-TAJ i-la mu-SAʿa-dah TIB-biyyah) |
| German | Wir benötigen medizinische Hilfe. | (veer be-NEU-ti-gen meh-dee-TSEEN-i-she HIL-feh) |
| Chinese | 我们需要医疗支援 | (wǒ men xū yào yī liáo zhī yuán) |
9) "Are there any wounded?"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Hay algún herido? | (eye al-GOON eh-REE-doh) |
| Russian | Есть раненые? | (yestʸ RA-ne-nyye) |
| Arabic | هل هناك مصابون؟ | (hal hu-NA-ka mu-SA-boon) |
| German | Gibt es Verwundete? | (gibt es fer-VOON-de-teh) |
| Chinese | 有人受伤吗？ | (yǒu rén shòu shāng ma) |
10) "We mean you no harm."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | No pretendemos hacerte daño. | (noh pre-ten-DEH-mos ah-SER-teh DA-nyo) |
| Russian | Мы не хотим причинить вам вред. | (my nye kha-TEEM pri-chi-NEETʸ vam vred) |
| Arabic | لا نريد أن نؤذيك. | (la noo-REED an noo-THEEK) |
| German | Wir wollen Ihnen nichts tun. | (veer VOHL-len EE-nen nikhts toon) |
| Chinese | 我们不会伤害你/你们 | (wǒ men bù huì shāng hài nǐ / nǐ men) |
11) "Identify yourself."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Identifícate. | (ee-den-tee-FEE-ca-teh) |
| Russian | Назовите себя. | (na-zo-VEE-te see-BYA) |
| Arabic | عرِّف عن نفسك. | (ʿar-rif ʿan naf-sak) |
| German | Identifizieren Sie sich. | (ee-den-ti-fi-TSEER-en zee zikh) |
| Chinese | 证明你的身份 | (zhèng míng nǐ de shēn fèn) |
12) "We are friendly forces."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Somos fuerzas aliadas / amigas. | (SO-mos FWER-sas ah-lee-AH-das / ah-MEE-gas) |
| Russian | Мы – союзные силы. | (my sa-YOOZ-nyye SEE-ly) |
| Arabic | نحن قوات صديقة. | (naḥ-noo qu-WAT sa-DEE-qah) |
| German | Wir sind verbündete Truppen / Kräfte. | (veer zint fer-BUEN-de-teh TROO-pen / KREF-teh) |
| Chinese | 我们是友军 | (wǒ men shì yǒu jūn) |
13) "Do not resist."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | No te resistas. | (noh teh re-SEES-tas) |
| Russian | Не сопротивляйтесь. | (nye sop-ro-teev-LYAY-tesʸ) |
| Arabic | لا تقاوم. | (la tu-QA-wim) |
| German | Leisten Sie keinen Widerstand. | (LYE-sten zee KINE-en VEE-der-shtand) |
| Chinese | 不要反抗 | (bù yào fǎn kàng) |
14) "We will search you for weapons."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Te registraremos en busca de armas. | (teh re-hees-trah-REH-mos en BOOS-kah deh AR-mas) |
| Russian | Мы проверим вас на наличие оружия. | (my pro-VE-rim vas na na-LEE-chye or-OO-zhi-ya) |
| Arabic | سنفتشك بحثًا عن أسلحة. | (sa-nuf-ta-shuk baḥ-than ʿan as-li-ḥah) |
| German | Wir werden Sie nach Waffen durchsuchen. | (veer VEHR-den zee nakh VAF-fen durk-SOO-khen) |
| Chinese | 我们要搜你/你们的武器 | (wǒ men yào sōu nǐ / nǐ men de wǔ qì) |
15) "Do you understand?"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Entiendes? | (en-TYEN-des) |
| Russian | Понимаете? / Понимаешь? | (po-nee-MA-ee-tye? [formal] / po-nee-MA-esh? [informal]) |
| Arabic | هل تفهم؟ | (hal taf-ham) |
| German | Verstehen Sie? / Verstehst du? | (fehr-SHTAY-en zee / fehr-SHTAYST doo) |
| Chinese | 你懂吗？/ 你明白吗？ | (nǐ dǒng ma / nǐ míng bai ma) |
References to US Forces
1) "US Forces"
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Fuerzas estadounidenses | (FWER-sas es-ta-dow-nee-DEN-ses) |
| Russian | Американские войска | (a-me-ree-KAN-skiye voy-SKA) |
| Arabic | القوات الأمريكية | (al-quw-WAT al-am-ree-KEE-yah) |
| German | US-Streitkräfte | (oo-ES STRITE-kref-teh) |
| Chinese | 美军部队 | (měi jūn bù duì) |
2) "We are US Forces."
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Somos fuerzas estadounidenses. | (SO-mos FWER-sas es-ta-dow-nee-DEN-ses) |
| Russian | Мы — американские войска. | (my — a-me-ree-KAN-skiye voy-SKA) |
| Arabic | نحن القوات الأمريكية. | (naḥ-noo al-quw-WAT al-am-ree-KEE-yah) |
| German | Wir sind die US-Streitkräfte. | (veer zint dee oo-ES STRITE-kref-teh) |
| Chinese | 我们是美军 | (wǒ men shì měi jūn) |
5. Common Greetings & Everyday Interactions (Non-Tactical)
A. Basic Greetings
1) Hello / Hi
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Hola | (OH-lah) |
| Russian | Привет | (pree-VYET) |
| Arabic | مرحبًا | (MAR-ha-ban) |
| German | Hallo | (HAH-loh) |
| Chinese | 你好 / 你好啊 | (nǐ hǎo / nǐ hǎo a) |
2) Good morning
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Buenos días | (BWEH-nos DEE-as) |
| Russian | Доброе утро | (DOH-bra-ye OO-tra) |
| Arabic | صباح الخير | (sa-BAH al-KHAYR) |
| German | Guten Morgen | (GOO-ten MOR-gen) |
| Chinese | 早上好 | (zǎo shàng hǎo) |
3) Good afternoon
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Buenas tardes | (BWEH-nas TAR-des) |
| Russian | Добрый день | (DOH-bryy DYENʸ) |
| Arabic | مساء الخير | (ma-SAʾ al-KHAYR) |
| German | Guten Tag | (GOO-ten TAHG) |
| Chinese | 下午好 | (xià wǔ hǎo) |
4) Good evening
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Buenas noches | (BWEH-nas NO-ches) |
| Russian | Добрый вечер | (DOH-bryy VYE-cher) |
| Arabic | مساء الخير | (ma-SAʾ al-KHAYR) |
| German | Guten Abend | (GOO-ten AH-bent) |
| Chinese | 晚上好 | (wǎn shàng hǎo) |
5) Good night (farewell / going to bed)
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Buenas noches | (BWEH-nas NO-ches) |
| Russian | Спокойной ночи | (spa-KOY-nay NO-chee) |
| Arabic | تصبِح على خير | (tus-biḥ ʿa-la KHAYR) |
| German | Gute Nacht | (GOO-teh NAKHT) |
| Chinese | 晚安 | (wǎn ān) |
B. Polite Expressions
1) Thank you
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Gracias | (GRA-syass) |
| Russian | Спасибо | (spa-SEE-buh) |
| Arabic | شكرًا | (SHOOK-ran) |
| German | Danke | (DAN-keh) |
| Chinese | 谢谢 | (xiè xie) |
2) You’re welcome
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | De nada | (deh NA-dah) |
| Russian | Пожалуйста | (pa-ZHA-lus-ta) |
| Arabic | عفوًا | (ʿAF-wan) |
| German | Bitte | (BIT-teh) |
| Chinese | 不客气 / 不用谢 | (bú kè qì / bú yòng xiè) |
3) Please
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Por favor | (por fa-VOR) |
| Russian | Пожалуйста | (pa-ZHA-lus-ta) |
| Arabic | من فضلك | (min FAD-lak [m], min FAD-lik [f]) |
| German | Bitte | (BIT-teh) |
| Chinese | 请 / 拜托 | (qǐng / bài tuō) |
4) Excuse me (getting attention)
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Disculpe / Perdón | (dis-KOOL-peh / pehr-DON) |
| Russian | Извините | (iz-vi-NEE-tye) |
| Arabic | عفوًا / لو سمحت | (ʿAF-wan / law sa-MAHT) |
| German | Entschuldigung / Verzeihung | (ent-SHOOL-dee-goong / fer-TSY-hoong) |
| Chinese | 打扰一下 / 不好意思 | (dǎ rǎo yī xià / bù hǎo yì si) |
5) I’m sorry (apologizing)
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Lo siento | (loh SYEN-toh) |
| Russian | Прости / Простите | (pra-STEE [inf], pra-STEE-te [form]) |
| Arabic | آسف (for male) / آسفة (for female) | (A-sef / A-se-fah) |
| German | Es tut mir leid | (es toot meer lite) |
| Chinese | 对不起 | (duì bù qǐ) |
C. Basic Small Talk & Useful Questions
1) How are you?
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Cómo estás? / ¿Cómo está usted? | (KOH-moh es-TAS / KOH-moh es-TA oo-STED) |
| Russian | Как дела? | (kak de-LA) |
| Arabic | كيف حالك؟ | (kayfa HA-lak [m], kayfa HA-lik [f]) |
| German | Wie geht es dir? / Wie geht es Ihnen? | (vee geyt es deer / vee geyt es EE-nen) |
| Chinese | 你好吗？ | (nǐ hǎo ma) |
2) I’m fine, thanks.
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Estoy bien, gracias. | (es-TOY BYEN, GRA-syass) |
| Russian | Хорошо, спасибо. | (kha-ra-SHO spa-SEE-buh) |
| Arabic | بخير، شكرًا. | (bi-KHAYR, SHOOK-ran) |
| German | Mir geht es gut, danke. | (meer geyt es goot, DAN-keh) |
| Chinese | 我很好，谢谢 | (wǒ hěn hǎo, xiè xie) |
3) Nice to meet you.
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Mucho gusto / Encantado(a). | (MOO-cho GOO-stoh / en-kan-TA-doh) |
| Russian | Приятно познакомиться | (pri-YAT-na poz-na-KO-mit-sya) |
| Arabic | سعدتُ بلقائك | (sa-ʿID-tu bi-li-QA-ik) |
| German | Freut mich / Freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen. | (froit mikh / froit mikh, zee KEH-nen-tsu-ler-nen) |
| Chinese | 很高兴认识你 | (hěn gāo xìng rèn shi nǐ) |
4) My name is...
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Me llamo... | (meh YA-moh) |
| Russian | Меня зовут... | (men-YA zo-VOOT) |
| Arabic | اسمي... | (IS-mee...) |
| German | Ich heiße... / Mein Name ist... | (ikh HAI-seh / mine NAH-meh ist) |
| Chinese | 我叫…… | (wǒ jiào …) |
5) Where are you from?
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿De dónde eres? / ¿De dónde es usted? | (de DON-de EH-res / de DON-de es oo-STED) |
| Russian | Откуда ты? / Откуда вы? | (ot-KU-da ty / ot-KU-da vy) |
| Arabic | من أين أنت؟ | (min AYN-a ant[a] / ant[i]) |
| German | Woher kommst du? / Woher kommen Sie? | (vo-HAIR kommst doo / vo-HAIR KOM-men zee) |
| Chinese | 你来自哪里？ | (nǐ lái zì nǎ lǐ) |
6) I’m from the US.
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Soy de Estados Unidos. | (soy de es-TA-dos oo-NEE-dos) |
| Russian | Я из США. | (ya iz S-Sha) |
| Arabic | أنا من الولايات المتحدة. | (a-na min al-wi-LA-yat al-mut-ta-ḥi-dah) |
| German | Ich komme aus den USA. | (ikh KOM-meh ows den oo-ES-AH) |
| Chinese | 我来自美国 | (wǒ lái zì měi guó) |
7) I speak a little [language].
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Hablo un poco de [idioma]. | (AH-bloh oon POH-koh deh [...]) |
| Russian | Я немного говорю по-[...]. | (ya nem-NO-ga go-vo-RYU po-[...]) |
| Arabic | أتحدث القليل من [...]. | (a-ta-ḥad-dath al-qa-LEEL min [...]) |
| German | Ich spreche ein bisschen [...]. | (ikh SHPRE-khe ayn BISS-khen [...]) |
| Chinese | 我会说一点…… | (wǒ huì shuō yì diǎn [...]) |
8) Do you speak English?
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | ¿Hablas inglés? / ¿Habla inglés? | (AH-blas een-GLES / AH-bla een-GLES) |
| Russian | Вы говорите по-английски? | (vy go-vo-REE-te po-an-GLEES-kee) |
| Arabic | هل تتكلم الإنجليزية؟ | (hal ta-ta-KAL-lam al-ing-lee-ZEE-yah) |
| German | Sprechen Sie Englisch? / Sprichst du Englisch? | (SHPRE-khen zee ENG-lish / SHPRIKHST do ENG-lish) |
| Chinese | 你会说英语吗？/ 你会讲英文吗？ | (nǐ huì shuō yīng yǔ ma / nǐ huì jiǎng yīng wén ma) |
9) Yes / No
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Sí / No | (see / noh) |
| Russian | Да / Нет | (da / nyet) |
| Arabic | نعم / لا | (naʿam / la) |
| German | Ja / Nein | (yah / nine) |
| Chinese | 是 / 不是 (or 好 / 不好 in some contexts) | (shì / bú shì) |
10) Please speak more slowly.
| Language | Written Form | Pronunciation (Transliteration) |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Por favor, habla más despacio. | (por fa-VOR, AH-blah mas des-PAH-syoh) |
| Russian | Пожалуйста, говорите медленнее. | (pa-ZHA-lus-ta ga-vo-REE-te MYED-len-nee-ye) |
| Arabic | من فضلك تكلّم ببطءٍ أكثر. | (min FAD-lak ta-KALL-am bi-BUTʾ-in AK-thar) |
| German | Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer. | (SHPRE-khen zee BIT-teh LANG-sa-mer) |
| Chinese | 请说慢一点 | (qǐng shuō màn yì diǎn) |