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đ¤ Papiamento Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Papiamento learners! đ
Do you want to learn how to say âHelloâ in Papiamento?
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 Papiamento, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Letâs get started! đ¤
Greetings
| English | Papiamento |
|---|---|
| general greeting | Kon ta bai? |
| reply to Kon ta bai | Bon |
| morning greeting | Bon dia |
| afternoon greeting | Bon tardi |
| evening and nighttime greeting | Bon nochi |
| welcome greeting | Bon bini |
| English | Papiamento |
| hello, hi | hallo, ki tin |
| How are you? | Con/Kon ta bay ? |
| I am fine.
(very) Well |
Mi ta bon.
(mashĂĄ) Bon |
| badly | malo |
| name | nomber |
| family name | fam |
| miss
madam |
juffrouw
seĂąora |
| mister | meneer |
| good morning,
("good day") |
bon dia |
| good afternoon
good evening |
bon tardi |
| good night | bon nochi |
| sleep well | drumi dushi |
| goodbye | ayo |
| see you later | te awerĂł,
te despues |
| good luck | suerte |
| kiss | sunchi |
| I love you | Mi ta stima bo |
| please | por fabor, sea asina di |
| thank you | danki [NL: dank u] |
| (you're welcome) | di nada |
| don't mention it | na bo ordo |
| yes | si |
| no | no |
| I am sorry | Despensa mi |
| Excuse me | Despensa |
| Help! | Auxilio! Yuda mi! |
Sources
Polyglot Club thanks Jennifer Runner for her outstanding work in collecting some of the phrases for this Papiamento lesson. đ
Her objective is, like the Polyglot Club, to promote intercultural communication and understanding and to raise awareness of linguistic diversity in the world. â¨
- More information on her website: http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/