mi pona tan ni: mi sona e sina.

English Translation

Pleased to meet you.

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mi pona tan ni: mi sona e sina.
Pleased to meet you.
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Explanation

Certainly! The phrase “mi pona tan ni: mi sona e sina.” is in Toki Pona, a minimalist constructed language. Let’s break it down word by word and explain the grammar:

mi - This word means "I" or "me". It's used as the subject of the sentence to indicate the speaker is talking about themselves.

pona - This means "good" or "simple". It can also mean "to improve" or "to be good." In this context, it's being used as a verb, meaning "to be good" or "to be well."

tan - This is a preposition meaning "because of" or "from." It introduces a reason or cause.

ni: - Literally means "this." In this sentence, it is used to introduce a statement or explanation. The colon ":" is used to show that what follows will explain or expand on what was just mentioned.

mi sona e sina. - This part is another complete sentence.
    mi - Again, "I" or "me."
    sona - This verb means "to know," "to understand," or "to be wise."
    e - This particle is used to introduce the direct object of a verb. It connects the verb "sona" to its object "sina."
    sina - This means "you." It is the direct object of the verb "sona."

Putting it all together, “mi pona tan ni: mi sona e sina.” means:

“I am well because I know you.”

"mi pona" translates as "I am well."
"tan ni:" introduces the reason, so it can be read as "because of this:"
"mi sona e sina" translates to "I know you."

So the complete translation captures both sentences and their relationship: “I am well because I know you.”
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