The official language is Dhivehi, which is unique to the Maldives. However, English is widely used by a large majority of people,it is also the language used for international business.  

 

Useful Dhivehi phrases  

Hello (formal)	Assalaamu Alaikum
Hello (informal)	Kihineh?
How are you?	Haalu kihineh?
What is (your) name?	Namakee kobaitha?
May name is....	Aharenge namakee....
How old are you?	Umurun Kihaa varehtha?
My age is ...	Aharenge umurakee...
Where do you work?	Kon thaneggatha masakkaiy kuranee?
What is your job?	Vazeefaa akee kobaitha?
Where do you live?	Dhiri ulhenee konthaneh gai?
Can I visit your house?	Thige yah ziyaaraiy kurevidhaanetha?
May I take your photo?	Photo eh negi dhaane tha?
Good	Ran'galhu
Yes	Aan
No	Noon
Thank you	Shukuriyaa
I am sorry	Ma-aafu kurey
How much does it cost?	Agu kihaavareh?
Where can I find....        a dhoni?        a doctor?        a shop?        the moque?       post offcie?	Kon thanakun tha hoadhaanee...        dhonyeh?        doctareh?        fihaara eh?        miskiiy theh?        post office eh?
Goodbye Iinformal)	dhanee
When are you going?	Kon irakun dhanee?
What time are we going?	Aharemen dhanee kon irakun?
Where are you going?	Kon thanakah thiya dhanee?
What is the matter?	Kihineh vee?
How long does it take?	Kihaa ireh nagaanee?
What time is it?	Gadin kihaa ireh?
What is that island?	Eiee konrasheh?
What is the name of this reef?	Mi farah kiyanee kon nameh
Which way is the current?	Oi othee kon athakah
Watch out?	Balaathi
Where is it?	Kobaa e?
Be Quick	Avas kuraathi
How are you?	Haalu kihineh?
Go ahead	Kuriah dhey
Be careful	Faruvaa bahattaathi