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Plateau Malagasy is one of the many ethnic Malagasy languages spoken in Madagascar. The Plateau Malagasy language is spoken by approximately 3 million people in central Madagascar. The language is widely spoken in the capital city Antananarivo and the highlands of Madagascar. In this lesson, you will learn basic greetings and farewells in the Plateau Malagasy language to help you communicate with the locals during your visit to Madagascar.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Days of the Week & Education.

Basic Greetings

Whether you are visiting Madagascar for a holiday or conducting business, it is always polite to know how to say hello and goodbye in the local language. Here are some common basic greetings and farewells you can use in Plateau Malagasy.

Hello

To say hello in Plateau Malagasy, you can use the following greeting:

Plateau Malagasy	Pronunciation	English
Manao ahoana	mahn-ow ah-wan-ah	Hello

Here are some other ways to greet someone in Plateau Malagasy:

• Salama (sah-lah-mah) - Hi
• Mbola tsara (mboh-lah tsah-rah) - How are you?
• Veloma (veh-loo-mah) - Goodbye

Goodbye

When leaving a place or saying goodbye, use the following phrases in Plateau Malagasy:

Plateau Malagasy	Pronunciation	English
Veloma	veh-loo-mah	Goodbye

Here are some other ways to say goodbye in Plateau Malagasy:

• Hirary soa (hee-rah-ree soh-wah) - See you soon
• Maninona (mah-nee-noh-nah) - Why?
• Mialoha (mee-ah-loh-hah) - Bye

Thank You

In any language, saying "thank you" can go a long way. In Plateau Malagasy, there are several ways to express gratitude:

Plateau Malagasy	Pronunciation	English
Misaotra	mee-sah-oh-trah	Thank you

Here are some other ways to say thank you in Plateau Malagasy:

• Aza mifaly (ah-zah mee-fah-lee) - Don't mention it
• Tsy misy tokoa (tsee mee-see too-kwah) - No problem
• Misaora anao (mee-sah-oh-rah ah-nah-oh) - Thank you very much

Remember to smile and be polite when using these greetings to show respect to the people you are interacting with. These basic greetings will be a great starting point for building your language skills in Plateau Malagasy.

Table of Contents - Plateau Malagasy Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Plateau Malagasy

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns and Gender
• Pronouns and Their Usage

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Numbers, Dates, and Time

• Numbers and Counting
• Days, Months, and Seasons

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Verbs and Tenses

• Regular Verbs
• Irregular Verbs
• Present, Past, and Future Tenses

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Food and Drink

• Common Food Items
• Beverages and Dining

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
• Adverbs and Their Usage

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases and Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Conjunctions and Their Usage

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships and Emotions

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Plateau Malagasy Customs and Traditions

• Festivals and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

Other Lessons

• Common Food Items
• Days of the Week
• Days, Months, and Seasons
• Count to 10
• Health
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Drinks
• Travel Phrases and Directions
• Education

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