laqo t'axara
Good morning in Romani is laqo t'axara.
This phrase is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
Did you know?
- The sounds in laqo t'axara reflect a linguistic journey from India through Persia and the Byzantine Empire before reaching Europe.
- In many Romani dialects, the word laqo serves a dual purpose, meaning both 'good' and 'clean'.
- The components of this greeting are distant linguistic cousins to Sanskrit, a classical language of ancient India.
Example conversation
Jovan and Luminita meet in the kitchen for breakfast.
- JovanLaqo t'axara, Luminita!Good morning, Luminita!
- LuminitaLaqo t'axara, Jovan!Good morning, Jovan!
- JovanSa kher baxtalo?Is the whole house happy?
- LuminitaOva, sa baxtalo.Yes, everyone is happy.