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š¤ Breton Greetings for Everyday Life
Demat, Breton Learners! š
Breton is a Celtic language spoken in the Brittany region of France. It is a rich and vibrant language with a long history and cultural heritage. In this page, you will learn the various ways to greet people in Breton language, which will help you connect with the locals and immerse yourself in the culture. Whether you're visiting Brittany for leisure or for business, knowing how to say "Hello" and "Greetings" in Breton is a great way to start a conversation and show respect for the culture. So, let's dive in and learn some essential Breton greetings! š¤
Greetings
| English | Breton |
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| general greeting | BoƱjour |
| general greeting | Demat |
| general greeting | Demad |
| formal greeting and greeting spoken to a group of people | Demat deoc'h |
| formal greeting and greeting spoken to a group of people | Demad deoc'h |
| informal greeting spoken to one person | Demat dit |
| informal greeting spoken to one person | Demad dit |
| evening greeting | Nozvezh vat |
| evening greeting | Not vat |
| how are you? formal | Mont a ra mat ganeoc'h? |
| reply to Mont a ra mat ganeoc'h | Ya, mont a ra mat ganin |
| how are you? formal | Mat an traoĆ¹ ganeoc'h? |
| how are you? informal | Mat an traoĆ¹ ganit? |
| reply to Mat an traoĆ¹ ganeoc'h and Mat an traoĆ¹ ganit | Ya, mat-tre |
| formal greeting and greeting spoken to a group of people, in the Vannetais dialect | Demat deoh |
| informal greeting in the Vannetais dialect | Demat dis |
| welcome greeting | Degemer mat |
| welcome greeting | degemer mat |
| hello |
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| good morning/afternoon | demat (dit / deoc'h) |
| good evening | noz vat |
| good night |
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| goodbye | kenavo |
| See you |
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| I love you | Da garout a ran |
| I love you |
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| I am crazy about you | Sot on ganit |
| Good luck! | ChaƱs vat ! |
| please | mar plij |
| thanks | trugarez |
| yes | ya |
| I understand | Kompren a ran |
| I speak Breton | Komz a ran brezhoneg |
| Super! |
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| Congratulation! | Gourc'hemennoĆ¹ ! |
| no | ket,
nann [interro-nƩgative] |
| I don't understand | Ne gomprenan ket |
| I don't speak Breton | Ne gomzan ket brezhoneg |
| Damn! |
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| Help! | Forzh ma buhez ! |
Videos
1# Cours de breton dƩbutant : saluer
Comment dire bonjour en breton - Brezhoneg Bemdez
Comment dit-on bonjour en Breton ? Breizh Storming
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- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laD9m_--a4w
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ebVKs_w_m8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PrGs6KxbgI