Editing Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings

<div class="pg_page_title">🤗 '''Sicilian''' Greetings for Everyday Life</div>
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Hi Sicilian learners! 😃

Sicilian is a language belonging to the Romance language group spoken in Sicily. It has multiple dialects.

Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others. 

If you’re planning a trip to Sicily or are trying to learn Sicilian, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.

Let’s get started!
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==Cultural Insights==
Sicilian greetings hold significant cultural value and reflect the warm and hospitable nature of the Sicilian people. It's common to greet others with a smile and a warm embrace, whether it's a family member or a stranger. Unlike many other languages, Sicilian greetings are usually accompanied by physical contact, such as a kiss on the cheek or a handshake. Additionally, Sicilian greetings vary depending on the time of day, and it's considered polite to use the appropriate greeting. For example, "bona jurnata" (good day) is used in the morning, "bona vespra" (good afternoon) in the afternoon, and "bona sira" (good evening) in the early evening. By using the right greeting at the right time, you can demonstrate your knowledge and respect for Sicilian culture, making a positive impression on locals.
==Greetings==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''English'''
!'''Sicilian'''
|-

|general greeting
|
* Ciau
* Salutamu
* Assa binidica
* Sabbinidica
|-

|morning greeting
|Bon giornu 
|-

|afternoon greeting
|Bona vespra
|-

|evening greeting
|Bona sira
|-

|nighttime greeting
|Bona notti
|-

|how are you?
|
* Comu sta / stai?
* Comu si / ti senti?
* Comu semu?
* Comu va?
* Comu jamu?
|-

|reply to Comu sta and Comu si senti
|Bonu, grazii
|-
|Reply to 'How are you?'
|
* Bonu!
* Ca bonu!
* Bonu staju, grazij, e tu? / e lei? / e vossia?
|-

|morning greeting in the Eastern Nonmetafonetica dialect
|Bonjonnu
|-

|afternoon greeting in the Eastern Nonmetafonetica dialect
|Bonpunmiriggiu
|-

|evening greeting in the Eastern Nonmetafonetica dialect
|Bonasira
|-

|nighttime greeting in the Eastern Nonmetafonetica dialect
|Bonanotti
|-

|welcome greeting
|
* Benvinutu
* Bon vinutu
* Bon vinuta
* Bon vinuti
* Bon juntu
* Bon junta
* Bon junti 
|-
|Long time no see
|Assai avi ca nun ni videmu
|-
|Pleased to meet you
|
* Piaciri di canuscìriti
* Piaciri di canùsciti
* Piaciri di canuscilla
* Piaciri di canuscìrivi
* Piaciri di canùscivi
|-
|Goodbye
|
* Ciau
* Nni videmu
* Salutamu
* A biatu
|-
|Good luck!
|
* Bona furtuna
* Bona sorti
* Bon prudi
|-
|Have a nice day
|Bona jurnata
|-
|Christmas greetings
|Bon Natali
Boni festi
|-
|New Year greetings
|Bon annu novu
|-
|Easter greetings
|Bona Pasqua
|-
|Birthday greetings
|Agurij
|}

== Dialogue ==
Use the vocabulary above in context by studying this dialogue.
* Person 1: Ciau! Comu va?
* Person 2: Bonu staju, grazii. E tu?
* Person 1: Ca bonu! Bona jurnata.
* Person 2: Grazii, bona jurnata ancu a tia.
* Person 1: Assai avi ca nun ni videmu. Piaciri di canuscìriti.
* Person 2: Piaciri di canuscìrivi. Bonasira!
* Person 1: Bonasira! Bonpunmiriggiu!
* Person 2: Ah, bonpunmiriggiu! Bonu Natali, bon annu novu, e bona Pasqua!
* Person 1: Boni festi a tia! A biatu.
* Person 2: A biatu! Bona furtuna!
* Person 1: Grazii, bona sorti a tia anche!
* Person 2: Prego! Bon vinutu, comu semu?
* Person 1: Comu semu? Bonu, grazii. E tu?
* Person 2: Ca bonu! Bonjonnu, comu stai sta matina?
* Person 1: Sta matina staju bonu, grazii. Bonjonnu a tia!
* Person 2: Bonjonnu ancu a tia! Agurij, oggi è lu tia cumpleanni?
* Person 1: Sì, grazii! Agurij a mia!
* Person 2: Tanti auguri, tanti anni di vita!
* Person 1: Grazii mille!

=== Translation in English ===

* Person 1: Hi! How are you?
* Person 2: I'm good, thank you. And you?
* Person 1: I'm doing well! Have a nice day.
* Person 2: Thank you, you too.
* Person 1: It's been a long time since we last saw each other. Nice to meet you.
* Person 2: Nice to meet you too. Good evening!
* Person 1: Good evening! Good afternoon!
* Person 2: Ah, good afternoon! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Easter!
* Person 1: Happy holidays to you! Goodbye.
* Person 2: Goodbye! Good luck!
* Person 1: Thank you, good luck to you too!
* Person 2: You're welcome! Welcome, how are you?
* Person 1: How are you? I'm good, thank you. And you?
* Person 2: I'm doing well! Good morning, how are you this morning?
* Person 1: I'm doing well this morning, thank you. Good morning to you!
* Person 2: Good morning to you too! Congratulations, is today your birthday?
* Person 1: Yes, thank you! Happy birthday to me!
* Person 2: Many congratulations, many years of life!
* Person 1: Thank you so much!

==Learn Sicilian Videos==
===Basic Greetings===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgFdnA-YvAA</youtube>
===Greetings and Phrases===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STNKBpz_mYY</youtube>
===Common Words & Phrases===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lNDIgEEtyw</youtube>

==Free Sicilian Lessons==
*'''[[Language/Sicilian/Grammar|Grammar Lessons]]'''

*'''[[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary|Vocabulary Lessons]]'''

*'''[[Language/Sicilian/Pronunciation|Pronunciation Lessons]]'''

*'''[[Language/Sicilian/Culture|Culture Lessons]]'''
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==Sources==
* http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgFdnA-YvAA
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STNKBpz_mYY
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lNDIgEEtyw

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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/People-in-Sicilian|People in Sicilian]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Essencial-Phrases-in-Sicilian|Essencial Phrases in Sicilian]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Camping|Camping]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Months-of-the-Year|Months of the Year]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Problems-in-Sicilian|Problems in Sicilian]]
* [[Language/Sicilian/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]]
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