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How do you say hello and goodbye in Cameroon?
15 Essential Cameroonian Phrases You Need to Learn
- As we’ve said many times before, Cameroon is a fascinating country with a rich and diverse culture.
- Bonjour – Good morning, good day, hi.
- Merci – Thank you.
- Oui / non – Yes / No.
- S’il vous plait – Please.
- Au revoir / bye-bye – Bye.
- Ashia – Sorry.
How do Cameroonians greet each other?
Cameroonian greetings vary between the Francophone and Anglophone areas. In both areas, men shake hands with each other. In the Francophone south, close friends may embrace while brushing cheeks and kissing the air along with a handshake. Greetings should never be rushed.
How do you say goodnight in Cameroon?
A collection of useful phrases in Bamum (Shü Pamom), an Eastern Grassfields language spoken in Cameroon….Useful phrases in Bamum.
| Phrase | Shü Pamom (Bamum) |
|---|---|
| Good afternoon (Afternoon greeting) | Poket ndutnguon |
| Good evening (Evening greeting) | Poket shu’u |
| Good night | Poket shu’u |
What is considered rude in Cameroon?
In Cameroon, it is considered rude to cross your legs while sitting amongst elders. This also applies to a woman sitting among men. However, in the United States, it is very common to see women sitting legs crossed. Men are generally expected to surrender their seats to women.
How do you greet in Pidgin English?
“How far?” is the most common way to say “hello” in Nigerian pidgin. It is obviously used in informal setting and more amongst family, friend and acquaintances….When you are not sure how to greet somebody, it is always appropriate to say “Kóyo ”.
- Mesiere. Mesiere is the Efik/Ibibio way of greeting.
- Sannu!
- Abole.
How do you say sorry in Cameroon?
Ashia (ashi-ya) – Sorry This word carries more meaning than we can explain; it’s Cameroonian empathy bundled into five letters.
How do you say thank you in Cameroon?
Merci (mer-si) – Thank you Accompanied by a smile, ‘thank you’ is very gracious.
How do Cameroonians dress?
Traditional clothing in Cameroon includes the Kabba, Sanja, Turbins, and other body dresses worn by both men and women of different ethnic backgrounds. For example, the kabba is mostly worn among the Duala, Bakweri, Bakossi, Bassossi and other groups in the South West and Littoral regions of Cameroon.