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🤗 Kankanaey Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Kankanaey learners! 😃
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Kankanaey?
Kankanaey is spoken on the island of Luzon in the Philippines primarily by the Kankanaey people.
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines or are trying to learn Kankanaey, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Let’s get started! 🤗
Greetings[edit | edit source]
| English | Kankanaey |
|---|---|
| general greeting | Gawis ay agew |
| general greeting spoken to one person | Gawis ay agew mo |
| general greeting spoken to a group of people | Gawis ay agew yo |
| morning greeting | Gawis ay agsapa |
| morning greeting spoken to one person | Gawis ay agsapa mo |
| morning greeting spoken to a group of people | Gawis ay agsapa yo |
| morning greeting | Mayat ay agsapa |
| afternoon greeting | Gawis ay malem |
| afternoon greeting spoken to one person | Gawis ay malem mo |
| afternoon greeting spoken to a group of people | Gawis ay malem yo |
| afternoon greeting | Mayat ay masdem |
| evening greeting | Gawis ay labi |
| evening greeting spoken to one person | Gawis ay labim |
| evening greeting spoken to a group of people | Gawis ay labi yo |
| evening greeting | Mayat ay labi |
| greeting spoken to a person entering a village ("where are you coming from?") | Nagapuam? |
| greeting spoken to a person entering a village ("where are you coming from?") | Nalpuam? |
| greeting spoken to a person leaving a village ("where are you going") | Umayam? |
| greeting spoken to a person leaving a village ("where are you going") | Umeyam? |