chibai
The Mizo word for hello is chibai.
chibai is used as a greeting to say hello.
Meaning: greeting (intj)
Did you know?
- Mizo is a tonal language, so the way you pronounce 'chibai' can change its perceived meaning or politeness if the pitch is incorrect.
- In Mizo culture, a greeting is often accompanied by a slight bow or a respectful nod, depending on the seniority of the person being addressed.
- The Mizo language belongs to the Kuki-Chin branch of the Tibeto-Burman family, making the word chibai distant from any words in English or Romance languages.
Examples in context
- Chibai le!Hello!
- Chibai, i dam em?Hello, how are you?
- Chibai u, kan in lo thleng ta.Hello everyone, we have arrived.
Example conversation
Lalrempuia and Tluanga meet on the street.
- LalrempuiaChibai, Tluanga!Hello, Tluanga!
- TluangaChibai, Lalrempuia!Hello, Lalrempuia!
- LalrempuiaKhawiah nge i kal?Where are you going?
- TluangaIn lama ka kal a ni.I am going home.
