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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¤
Useful Greetings in Papiamento
| 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 |
| hello, hi | hallo, ki tin |
| How are you? | Con/Kon ta bay ? |
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| sleep well | drumi dushi |
| goodbye | ayo |
| see you later | te awerĂł,
te despues |
| good luck | suerte |
| 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! |
| a more casual way to say âGood morningâ | Moro |
| How is life? | Con ta câe bida? |
| Everything is alright | Tur cos ta bon |
| Whatâs your name? | Con yama bo? or Con bo nomber ta? |
| My name is⌠| Ami yama⌠or Mi nomber ta⌠|
| Where are you from? | Di unda bo ta? |
| I come from⌠| Mi ta bin(i) di⌠|
| I live in⌠| Mi ta biba na⌠|
| See you later | Te mas awero (Teâ oro) |
| Till the next time | Te despues |
Videos
Learning Papiamento in a few minutes
Learn Papiamento - Introducing Yourself
Learn Papiamento - Useful words and Greetings
Sources
- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
- https://nerdcoremovement.com/basic-phrases-in-papiamento/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN8mkQVE6AE
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqX_Xrt8HSQ
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjSEnmtT8wQ