Bon dia
everyday
In Cape Verdean Creole, also called Kabuverdianu, "good morning" is Bon dia. It is also used as a greeting during the day.
Meaning: morning greeting (phrase)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase is close to Portuguese bom dia. Kabuverdianu is a Portuguese-based creole, and spelling and pronunciation differ a little from island to island.
Did you know?
- Kabuverdianu is the first language of most people in Cape Verde, while Portuguese is used in schools and government.
Examples in context
- Bon dia, Maria.Good morning, Maria.
- Bon dia, kuma ki bu sta?Good morning, how are you?
Example conversation
Maria and her neighbor Zé meet in the morning on a street in Mindelo.
- MariaBon dia, Zé.Good morning, Zé.
- ZéBon dia, Maria. Kuma ki bu sta?Good morning, Maria. How are you?
- MariaN sta bon.I am well.
