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🤗 Gilbertese Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Gilbertese learners! 😃
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Gilbertese?
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 Gilbertese, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Let’s get started! 🤗
Greetings
| English | Gilbertese |
|---|---|
| general greeting | Mauri |
| general greeting spoken to one person | Ko na mauri |
| general greeting spoken to a group of people | Kam na mauri |
| how are you? spoken to one person | Ko uara? |
| how are you? spoken to a group of people | Kam uara? |
| how are you today? | Ko uara te bong aei? |
| how are you? used in the morning | Ko uara te ingaabong aei? |
| how are you? used in the afternoon | Ko uara te b'akantai aei? |
| how are you? used in the evening | Ko uara te tairiki aei? |
| reply to Ko uara | Ko rab'a, i marurung |
| where are you going? | Ko na aera? |
| where are you going? | Ko na nakea? |
| where are you coming from? | Ko nako maiia? |
| where are you coming from? | Ko bo maiia? |
| greeting spoken to a person coming home, "you're returning?" | Ko a oki? |