- Greetings are usually all verbal, although people do nod their heads or wave from a distance. It is very important in the culture to take the time to greet properly, which includes a basic greeting and a “how are you” exchange, as well as a chat about the weather or how things are going in your family, with your health, etc.
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Ways to say hello to a man, “Lumela ntate (du-MAY-lah n-TAT-ay) = "hello father"
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Ways to say hello to a woman, “Lumela ‘m’e (emm-ay) = "hello mother"
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Ways to say hello to a boy, “Lumela abuti (ab-boo-tea) = "hello brother"
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Ways to say hello to a girl, “Lumela ausi (ah-eww-see) = "hello sister" “
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