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Phrases

Useful Phrases in Guyana

Hello, numbers, days of the week, colors, and more in the languages of Guyana.

Creole

Useful phrases and vocabulary.

Days

EnglishLocalPronunciation
Sundaydimanch—
Mondaylendi—
Tuesdaymadi—
Wednesdaymekredi—
Thursdayjedi—
Fridayvandredi—
Saturdaysamdi—

Greeting

EnglishLocalPronunciation
Merry ChristmasBonn e Erez Ane—
GoodbyeOrevwa—
Helloalo—
Good morningBonjou—
Good afternoon<br /> (used after 11 AM)Bonswa—
How are you?Komon ou ye—
YesWi—
NoNon—
ThanksMesi—
PleaseSouple—
Excuse meEskize mwen—

Hindi

Useful phrases and vocabulary.

Greeting

EnglishLocalPronunciation
Do you speak English?Aap Angrezi boltey hainh?—
Excuse meMaaf Kijieye—
Fine / GoodTheek hoonh—
Good afternoonNamaste / Namaskar—
Good eveningNamaste / Namaskar—
Good morningShubb Prabhaat / Namaste—
Good nightShubb Raatri / Namaste—
GoodbyeNamaste / Ajaoo—
HelloNamaste—
How are you?Aap Kaisa Hain?—
Merry ChristmasShub Badadin—
Same to youAapko bhi—
See you laterPhir Milenge—
Thank youShukriya / Dhanyawad—
WelcomeAcha a gaya—
Yes / NoHaanh / Naanh—

Urdu

Useful phrases and vocabulary.

Greeting

EnglishLocalPronunciation
Excuse meMaf kuren—
Good morningSubah bakhair—
GoodbyeKudah hafez—
How are you?Ap kaisa hainh?—
Merry ChristmasShadae Christmas—
Peace Be with You (General Greeting)Salam malaikum—
Response to greeting Peace be with YouMalaikum salam—
Thank youShukriah—
WelcomeAcha a gaya—