Lesson 03 · Kalabari
Polite words
The words people use all day long.
| English | Kalabari |
|---|---|
| Please | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Thank you | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| What you say back when someone thanks you | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Sorry | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Excuse me | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Yes | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| No | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Maybe | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| I do not know | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| I do not understand | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Please say it again | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Please speak slowly | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| I am still learning | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Well done | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
| Congratulations | — coming from mom, grandma or aunties |
A little more to know
Is there a special respectful way to speak to an older person, or to a chief?
Being gathered with our family.