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

Revision as of 20:34, 14 November 2023

🤗 Bajan Greetings for Everyday Life
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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
Wuz happenin'? What's happening?
Waddup What's up
Mawrnin' Good morning
Evenin' Good evening
Yu'aw right You all right?/ How are you?
Howdy / Yow dey Hello / Hello there
Haynes Hi
Supen? How are you?
Wuh gine on? What's going on?
Gud marnin morning greeting
How you goin? how are you?
Wa gine on What are you up to?
Yuh gawh be kiddin You must be joking!
Wuh part you is Where are you?
Cumma tuh muh nuh? Come here to me.
Wuh she suh? What did she say?
Wuh you talking bout What are you talking about?
Wuh wrong wid you What is wrong with you?

Note: Greetings in Bajan are usually informal, reflecting the relaxed and friendly nature of Bajan culture. They are

Sources

Free Bajan Lessons

Language Exchange

Forum

Tools

Marketplace

Videos

How to speak Bajan! Mystery language - YouTube

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