Feelings

1. So cuntentu.

   I'm pleased

   Usage

   Shows contentment after a kindness or something that went well

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "So cuntenta". "So" means "I am" and is unrelated to "ses" (six, or "you are"). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

2. So allegru.

   I'm cheerful

   Usage

   Says you are in a bright, merry mood — cheerful rather than merely satisfied

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "So allegra". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. So tristu.

   I'm sad

   Usage

   Tells someone you feel sad

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "So trista". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

4. Tèngio timoria.

   I'm afraid

   Usage

   Says you are frightened. It can also open a request for help

   Grammar Note

   Literally "I have fear". The form is the same for men and women, and follows the same "tèngio + noun" pattern as "Tèngio callentura" (I have a fever). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

5. So istracu.

   I'm tired

   Usage

   Says you are worn out after walking or a long journey

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "So istraca". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

6. Tèngio sonnu.

   I'm sleepy

   Usage

   Says you are sleepy. It also works to politely turn down a late invitation

   Grammar Note

   Literally "I have sleep". The form is the same for men and women. "Sonnu" means sleep, and also a dream. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

7. So cunfusu.

   I'm confused

   Usage

   Says you are confused when you lose the thread of what is said or the way

   Grammar Note

   A female speaker says "So cunfusa". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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