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Hi Krio learners! 😃 | Hi Krio learners! 😃 | ||
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in '''Krio'''? | Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in '''Krio'''? | ||
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If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Krio, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings. | If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Krio, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==Free Krio Lessons== | ==Free Krio Lessons== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:43, 27 March 2023
🤗 Krio Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Krio learners! 😃
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Krio?
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 country or are trying to learn Krio, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Let’s get started! 🤗
Greetings[edit | edit source]
| English | Krio |
|---|---|
| general greeting | Kushɛ |
| general greeting | Kushɛ o |
| greeting spoken to a man | Pa kushɛ o |
| greeting spoken to a woman | Ma kushɛ o |
| informal greeting | O kushɛ yaa |
| informal greeting spoken to a friend | Padi kushe o |
| morning greeting | Monin o |
| morning greeting | Aw di monin? |
| afternoon greeting | Aftanun o |
| afternoon greeting | Aw di aftanun? |
| evening greeting | Ivinin o |
| evening greeting | Aw di ivinin? |
| how are you? | Aw di bɔdi? |
| reply to Aw di bɔdi | No bad |
| reply to Aw di bɔdi | Bɔdi fine |
| reply to Aw di bɔdi | A wɛl |
| reply to Aw di bɔdi | Di bɔdi wɛl |
| how are you? spoken to one person | Adu o |
| how are you? spoken to a group of people | Una adu o? |
| how are you? | Aw yu du? |
| reply to Adu o, Una adu o and Aw yu du | O, aw yu du |
| greeting spoken by a person visiting a house, before entering | Una adu naya |
| welcome greeting | Kabɔ o |
| welcome greeting | Una kabɔ o |