Language/Bajan/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings
Hi Bajan learners! 😃
Welcome to the lesson on greetings in Bajan! Bajan, also known as Barbadian Creole, is a language spoken on the island of Barbados in the Caribbean. It is a creole language that has its roots in British English and West African languages.
Greetings are a crucial part of any language, as they are one of the first things we use to communicate with others and establish a connection. In Bajan, there are a variety of greetings that are used in different contexts, from formal to informal.
In this lesson, you will learn common Bajan greetings and how to use them in different situations. You will also learn about the cultural significance of greetings in Bajan culture and how they reflect the warm and friendly nature of the Bajan people.
So let's get started!🤗
Greetings & Useful phrases[edit | edit source]
Greeting in Bajan | Translation in English |
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Wuz happenin'? | What's happening? |
Waddup | What's up |
Mawrnin' | Good morning |
Evenin' | Good evening |
Yu'aw right | You all right?/ How are you? |
Howdy / Yow dey | Hello / Hello there |
Haynes | Hi |
Supen? | How are you? |
Wuh gine on? | What's going on? |
Gud marnin | morning greeting |
How you goin? | how are you? |
Wa gine on | What are you up to? |
Yuh gawh be kiddin | You must be joking! |
Wuh part you is | Where are you? |
Cumma tuh muh nuh? | Come here to me. |
Wuh she suh? | What did she say? |
Wuh you talking bout | What are you talking about? |
Wuh wrong wid you | What is wrong with you? |
Note: Greetings in Bajan are usually informal, reflecting the relaxed and friendly nature of Bajan culture. They are
Sources[edit | edit source]
- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
- https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/barbados/articles/12-essential-barbados-phrases-you-need-to-know
- https://www.barbadospocketguide.com/our-island-barbados/about-barbados/bajan-dialect.html