Words tagged “greeting” (17)
Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example
Abeg help me carry this bag.
Welcome. Twi word of greeting, seen at airports and homes.
Example
Akwaaba! Welcome to Ghana.
This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.
Friend, dude, or buddy; also a general exclamation. Pronounced "cha-lay".
Example
Chale, was up?
A colloquial term to greet someone, synonymous with "hello",”hi”, “hey”.
Example
Eita my brother, dintshang?
A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.
Example
Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?
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