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How do you say how are in chuukese?

"How are you?" in Chuukese can be said in a few ways, depending on the level of formality and the person you're speaking to:

Formal:

* "Ite a?" (This is the most formal way to ask "how are you?" and is often used when speaking to elders or people in positions of authority)

Informal:

* "Mwo a?" (This is a more casual and everyday way to ask "how are you?")

* "Ewe a?" (This is another informal way to ask "how are you?" and can be used with friends and family)

You can also add a bit more context to the question:

* "Ite a, ewe?" (This means "How are you, you?" and emphasizes the person you're asking.)

* "Ite a, pe?" (This means "How are you, there?" and is used when you're speaking to someone at a distance.)

Note: In Chuukese, the question "how are you?" is often used as a greeting, similar to saying "hello" in English. So, it's common to hear these phrases used even when people are just passing each other by.

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