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đ¤ Bajan Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Bajan learners! đ
Bajan Creole is an English-based creole language with African and British influences spoken on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Bajan is primarily a spoken language.
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If youâre planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Bajan, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Letâs get started! đ¤
Greetings & Useful phrases
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? | Whu she say |
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