So the formal language of Guinea is French-that's what most government agencies use-but there are several local languages-Susu, Pular, and Malinke. I sat at lunch with a guy from lower Guinea today, and he taught me how to say hello, good-bye, and little bit in Susu.
(this is all hooked on phonics; I have no idea how this is really spelled)
E maman- hello to one person
Wo maman-hello to multiple people
Wo-u-wo (think motown sounds)-good bye
Don de repan-a little bit (as in I say "E maman" and then someone starts rattling off in Susu, I say "don de repan", so they know I have no clue what they just said).
More lessons to come...
OMG, that hurt my head:-)
ReplyDeleteHahahahah! Is Beth's School for Phonetical Learning next door to the Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good? :) Love you, miss you so much!
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