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How do you say hello in bajan?

There are many ways to say "hello" in Bajan, depending on the context and level of formality. Here are a few options:

Formal:

* Good morning/afternoon/evening: This is a standard greeting, similar to English.

* How do you do? This is a more formal way of greeting someone, similar to "How are you?" in English.

Informal:

* Wah gwaan? This is a very common and friendly greeting, meaning "What's going on?"

* How yuh doin'? Another common and friendly greeting, similar to "How are you doing?" in English.

* Bredda/Sister: These are terms of address used between friends and acquaintances, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively.

* Hey! This is a casual and informal greeting, used between close friends.

* Yo! This is a more slangy and informal greeting.

More specific options:

* Good mornin', boss! Used when addressing someone in a position of authority.

* How yuh livin'? A more informal greeting, similar to "How are you?" in English.

* Wuh happenin'? Another informal greeting, meaning "What's happening?"

Remember that Bajan is a creole language, so there is a lot of variation in pronunciation and vocabulary. It's always best to listen and learn from native speakers.

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