Gilbertese Language - Useful Phrases

Useful Phrases

  • Hello – Mauri
  • Hello – Ko na mauri
  • Hello – Kam na mauri
  • How are you? – Ko uara?
  • How are you? – Kam uara?
  • Thank you – Ko rabwa
  • Thank you – Kam rabwa
  • Goodbye – Ti a boo (we will meet)

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