The Local Lingo in Madagascar

I think that knowing and applying or even mastering the local lingo wherever you travel is a must. Why? Because it gains the people's respect and understanding. In the long run you're less viewed as the 'foreigner' or 'expat' and you'll also win new quality friendships. In a way, I guess travel is not just going to one place, take some pictures, updating your status of course, and go but it's also about expanding your network and keeping in touch with new friends. Here, knowing the local lingo will get you to levels of kinship that you would never expect.


So for those who are about to go to Madagascar, here's some words that I would like to share and I've learnt so far:


Malagash English Indonesian Francais
Manahwona        Hello                       Halo                      Bon jour/soir/nuit
Veloma                Goodbye           Selamat tinggal     Aurevoir
Misaotra            Thank you        Terima kasih            Merci
Rahampitso        Tomorrow        Besok                         Demain
Androanij              Now                Sekarang                  Aujourd'hui
Omalij                    Afternoon        Sore                          L'après-midi
Tonga                    Coming           Datang                        à venir
Azafady             Excuse me          Permisi                         Excusez-moi
Miasa                   Working           Bekerja Travailler
Mianatra            Studying           Belajar                        Etudier
Vita                       Finish                  Selesai                         Finir
Lehilalij             Men                    Pria                                 Hommes
Vehivalij            Women            Wanita                       Femmes
Zazabelij           Children           Anak-anak                 Enfants
Namana             Friends            Teman-teman           Amis
Mihinanana         Eat                 Makan                         Manger
Mahandro           Cook               Masak                           Cuire
Sasana                   Wash              Mencuci                     Laver
Pasohana           Ironing            Menyetrika                Repasser


Hope this post is useful. ^^