Feelings

1. Avy'a

   I am happy

   Usage

   a- ("I") plus vy'a ("be glad"); Guaraní marks person as a prefix on the verb. The ' is the puso

2. Che py'a rory

   My heart is glad

   Usage

   py'a (the seat of feeling) plus rory (cheerful); a deeper way to express joy than Avy'a

3. Che ñembyasy

   I am sad

   Usage

   Also covers regret; a natural response to bad news

4. Che pochy

   I am angry

   Usage

   It lands better said calmly; explaining the situation resolves things faster than blaming

5. Akyhyje

   I am afraid

   Usage

   a- ("I") plus kyhyje ("fear"). Say it plainly if you feel unsafe

6. Che angata

   I am worried

   Usage

   Say what you are worried about right after

7. Che kane'õ

   I am tired

   Usage

   The õ is nasal and the ' is the puso. The heat wears you down, so say it early

8. Che ropehýi

   I am sleepy

   Usage

   Resting through the hottest hours is normal here, so the line is taken naturally

9. Che tĩndy

   I am shy / embarrassed

   Usage

   Built on tĩ (nose) plus ndy, "head down"; it also fits the shyness of trying Guaraní in public

10. Che py'aguapy

    I feel at peace

    Usage

    py'a (the seat of feeling) plus guapy (to sit): the mind settles. Use it when a worry has been resolved

11. Rohechaga'u

    I miss you

    Usage

    ro- ("I ... you") plus hecha (see) plus ga'u (long for). Fine for friends and family, not only romantic

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