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How do you say hello in garifuna?

There are a few ways to say hello in Garifuna, depending on the context and level of formality:

* "Bwiéni" (pronounced "bwee-yen-ee"): This is the most common and general greeting, suitable for most situations. It translates to "Hello" or "Good day".

* "Bwiéni, ma!" (pronounced "bwee-yen-ee, mah"): This is a more affectionate greeting, often used with friends and family. It translates to "Hello, my friend" or "How are you?".

* "Bwiéni, atu" (pronounced "bwee-yen-ee, ah-too"): This is a more formal greeting, often used for people you don't know well or are showing respect to. It translates to "Hello, sir/madam".

You can also add "na" (pronounced "nah") to the end of any of these greetings to make it more polite. For example, "Bwiéni, na" or "Bwiéni, ma na"

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