Kriolu Expressions



Senhor/Nho --- Sir/Mister

Senhora/Nha --- Madam

Bon dia --- Good Morning.

Boa tarde --- Good Afternoon.

Boa noti --- Good evening.

Olá --- Hello

Coma nha/nho/bo 'sta? --- How are you?

Nha nomi ê ... --- My name is.....

Quenhê nha/nho/bo? --- Who are you?

Cuze nomi di nha/nho/bo? --- What is your name?

Prazer pa contra cu nha --- Pleased to meet you.

Obrigado/da --- Thank you (obliged).

Muto obrigado --- Thank you very much.

Sinta, di fabor --- Please have a seat.

Cuze qui nha/nho/bu fra? --- What did you say?

'té logo --- See you later.

Nho/Nha da'm benson...Deus bensoabo.
Sir/Madam, give me your blessings...God bless you.

Da nha lembrança pa bu pai/mai.
Give my regards to your father/mother.



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