One of the elements that make any language so endearing to me is its creolization.
Here are some phrases to help you fit into the local infrastructure of Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Hola - Hello
Comos ta - How are you?
Moi bein - I am fine
Supa! Supa! - Super! Super! (needs to be said twice for emphasis)
Bonita! - Lovely
Ay - yay - yay - Oh my!
Un tigre - A tiger(to be said to really fast bus drivers like Amilio)
Kisiara Churros Con Chocolatte Parfavour - Can I have Churros with Chocolate please?
Jugo sin alcohol - Juice without alcohol
Vamoos Rapido - Let's go quickly
Piano, Piano - Slowly, Slowly (needs to be said twice for emphasis)
Musica Parfavour - Music please
Dominos! - Let's go!
Bon Dia - Good Morning in Portuguese
Desh cupe - Sorry in Portuguese
Obrigado - Thank You in Portuguese
BALAK - Move to the side quickly. There is a donkey coming through. This is the most important word in Morocco especially in the Madina in Fez
Salaam - Hello in Arabic
Shukran - Thank You in Arabic
Saturday, August 05, 2006
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