What is the meaning of Krio?
Krio is an English-based creole spoken mainly in Sierra Leone in West Africa. The name is proposed to be derived from Yoruba a kiri yo (we go-about-aimlessly full/satisfied) meaning “Those who habitually go about paying visits after church service”, as the Krios were wont to do (Fyle & Jones 1980).
Is Krio a language?
Krio, a language derived from English and a variety of African languages, is the mother tongue of the Creoles and the country’s lingua franca.
How do you say Girl in Krio?
Krio is the most widely spoken language in Sierra Leone and is native to the Creoles who are freed slaves from Britain, The United States and West Indies….Krio words and phrases.
| English | Krio |
|---|---|
| Girl | titi |
| Good Bye | a de go |
| Grill | kolpɔt |
| Happy | gladi |
What is the difference between Creole and Krio?
Krio is an English-based creole and a fully-fledged language, as it has fixed grammatical structures and rules. Most of its vocabulary comes from English, but its sound system and grammar are closer to that of nearby African languages, in particular Yoruba.
How do you greet someone in Sierra Leone?
Greetings in Sierra Leone vary according to ethnic group. In Krio, “Hello” is Kushe. In Mende, it is Bua, and in Temne it is Seke.
What does Kush mean in Krio?
(Kush -o) Hello. Person B: Kush.
How do you say happy birthday in Gambia?
kasahorow.
How do you say happy birthday in Djibouti?
Happy Birthday in Arabic: عيد مولد سعيد (Eyd Mawlid Saeid) “Happy feast of birth.” Birthday celebrations are not always a priority in Arabic-speaking countries.
Where did the Krio people come from?
The Krio people of Sierra Leone are partly descended from former enslaved Africans who fought for the British in the American War of Independence, in exchange for promises of freedom.
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