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🤗 Afar Greetings for Everyday Life

"Assalaamu qaleykum" Afar learners!😀

Do you want to learn how to say "Hello" in the Afar language?

Welcome to the lesson on Afar greetings for everyday life! Afar is a Cushitic language spoken by the Afar people in the Horn of Africa. It is a fascinating language with a rich history and culture, and learning the greetings is a great way to get started with learning Afar.

In this lesson, you will learn some of the most common Afar greetings that are used in everyday life. You will also learn about the cultural significance of greetings in Afar culture and how they reflect the customs and values of the Afar people.

Whether you are traveling to Afar or just want to learn more about this fascinating language and culture, this lesson will provide you with a solid foundation in Afar greetings.

If you are planning a trip to Djibouti, Eritrea or Ethiopia and you are trying to learn the Afar language, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.

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Facts about the Afar Language

• The Afar language (also known as "Qafár af", "'Afar Af", "Adal", "Afraf", "ዓፋር" or "عفر") is spoken by the inhabitants of Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia.
• There were around 505,000 speakers in the Northern Red Sea and Southern Red Sea regions of eastern Eritrea in 2020 and around 196,000 speakers in Djibouti in 2018.

Greetings

Translation	Afar	Audio
General greeting	Assalaamu qaleykum
Reply to Assalaamu qaleykum	Waqalaeykumu salaam
General greeting	Nagayna sin amol tanay
Reply to Nagayna sin amol tanay	Nagayna sin amol kaadu tamay
Morning greeting spoken to one person	Maacisse?
Reply to Maacisse	Meqe maaca gey
Morning greeting spoken to a group of people	Maacisseni?
Reply to Maacisseni	Meqe maaca geya
Evening greeting spoken to one person	Nagay asse?
Reply to Nagay asse	Meqe assima gey
Evening greeting spoken to one person	Naga'sse?
Reply to Naga'sse	Meq'assima
Evening greeting spoken to a group of people	Nagay asseni?
Reply to Nagay asseni	Meqe assima geya
How are you? spoken to one person	Nagay tanito?
How are you? spoken to one person	Nagay tanto?
Reply to Nagay tanito and Nagay tanto	Nagay an
How are you? spoken to a group of people	Nagay tanitooni?
How are you? spoken to a group of people	Nagay taniini?
Reply to Nagay tanitooni and Nagay taniini	Nagay nanno
How are you?	Miqto?
Good night	Mequ Bara
Where do you live?	Guub
Thank you	Gadda ge
good morning/afternoon	maacisse
good evening	nagasse
good night	meqe bara
goodbye	salaamata [AR], muquk raaqá
I love you	Koo kiciyyoh
How are you?	Mannay hay ?
yes	yey, marcaba
Eh!	Alé !
help	ħáraa

Hospitality in the Afar People Culture

In Afar culture, welcoming strangers is considered a sign of respect and hospitality. The Afar people are known for their warm and friendly nature, and they place great importance on being welcoming to those who visit their communities.

When welcoming a stranger in Afar culture, a common greeting is "Asalam Alikum," which translates to "peace be upon you." This greeting is often accompanied by a smile and a handshake, and is used to express goodwill and a desire for peace.

Another important aspect of welcoming strangers in Afar culture is offering food and drink. This is seen as a way of showing hospitality and generosity, and is considered a critical part of Afar cultural traditions.

In Afar society, visitors are treated with respect and kindness, and it is customary for the host to go out of their way to make them feel at home. This strong cultural tradition of hospitality is just one of the many reasons why Afar communities are known for their warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Videos

Sample video in Afar

Sources

• https://quizlet.com/89504351/afar-language-basics-flash-cards/
• http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPzta_n-wag
• https://omniglot.com/writing/afar.htm

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