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How do you say hello and good by in pidgin?

Here's how you say "hello" and "goodbye" in Pidgin English, along with some context:

Hello

* "How you dey?" (pronounced "how you day") - This is the most common way to say hello in Pidgin English, literally meaning "How are you?". It's a casual and friendly greeting.

* "Hello" - You can also use the English word "hello" in Pidgin, but it's less common than "How you dey?".

* "Good morning" and "Good afternoon/evening" are also used in Pidgin English, though they are less frequent than "How you dey?".

Goodbye

* "Bye-bye" - The most common and casual way to say goodbye in Pidgin English.

* "See ya" - Another casual way to say goodbye.

* "God bless you" - A formal way to say goodbye, often used in religious contexts.

* "I go now" - A more direct way to say goodbye, meaning "I am leaving now".

Important Note: Pidgin English is a very diverse language, with variations in vocabulary and pronunciation across different regions. The phrases above are common in many areas, but there might be other ways to say "hello" and "goodbye" in specific communities.

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