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Revision as of 03:31, 31 May 2023
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
Main greetings
| Greeting in Bajan | Translation in English | Cultural Context |
|---|---|---|
| Wuz happenin'? | What's happening? | Informal |
| Waddup | What's up | Informal |
| Mawrnin' | Good morning | Formal/Informal |
| Evenin' | Good evening | Formal/Informal |
| Yu'aw right | You all right?/ How are you? | Informal |
| Howdy/ Yow dey | Hello/ Hello there | Informal |
| Haynes | Hi | Informal |
| Supen? | How are you? | Informal |
| Wuh gine on? | What's going on? | Informal |
Note: Greetings in Bajan are usually informal, reflecting the relaxed and friendly nature of Bajan culture. They are often used to initiate conversations and show a sense of familiarity with the person being greeted.
More greetings:
| English | Bajan |
|---|---|
| morning greeting | Gud marnin |
| morning greeting | Good marnin |
| morning greeting | Good marning |
| how are you? | How you goin? |
| What are you up to? | Wa gine on |
| You must be joking! | Yuh gawh be kiddin |
| Where are you? | Wuh part you is |
| Come here to me. | Cumma tuh muh nuh? |
| What did she say? | Wuh she suh? |
| What are you talking about? | Wuh you talking bout |
| What is wrong with you? | Wuh wrong wid you |
Sources
- 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