Greetings

1. Misawa

   Hello

   Usage

   General greeting when meeting someone.

   Grammar Note

   One-word greeting. Tone is not written.

2. Amosi

   Hello

   Usage

   Greeting on meeting someone, also with a handshake or wave.

   Grammar Note

   One-word greeting. Tone is not written.

3. Erokamano ahinya

   Thank you very much

   Usage

   Expresses deep thanks.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: erokamano + ahinya (very much).

4. Idhi nade?

   How are you? (to one person)

   Usage

   Literally 'how are you going?'. Reply 'Adhi maber'. Several people take a different form.

   Grammar Note

   i- (2sg) + dhi (go) + nade (how).

5. Adhi maber

   I am fine

   Usage

   Reply to 'Idhi nade?'.

   Grammar Note

   a- (1sg) + dhi. maber = ma + ber (good), used adverbially.

6. Oriti

   Goodbye

   Usage

   Parting word.

   Grammar Note

   Stand-alone parting word.

7. Nyinga en ...

   My name is ...

   Usage

   Say your name in place of ... when introducing yourself.

   Grammar Note

   Composed: nying (name) + -a (my) + en (is).

8. Abiro dok

   I will come again

   Usage

   Said when leaving to say you will return.

   Grammar Note

   a- + biro (future marker) + dok (return).

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