Obrigadu
said by a man
In Cape Verdean Creole, also called Kabuverdianu, "thank you" is Obrigadu when a man speaks and Obrigada when a woman speaks. Mutu obrigadu means "thank you very much".
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Creole | Note |
|---|---|
| Obrigadu | said by a man |
| Obrigada | said by a woman |
| Mutu obrigadu | thank you very much |
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word is close to Portuguese obrigado. Kabuverdianu is a Portuguese-based creole, and Portuguese is the official language of Cape Verde.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending follows the gender of the person thanking, not the person being thanked. A man always says Obrigadu and a woman Obrigada.
Did you know?
- Kabuverdianu is spoken on all the islands of Cape Verde, with differences between the islands.
Examples in context
- Obrigadu!Thank you! (a man speaking)
- Mutu obrigada.Thank you very much. (a woman speaking)
Example conversation
Teresa thanks Zé for carrying her bag at the bus stop in Praia.
- ZéKi bu mala.Here is your bag.
- TeresaMutu obrigada, Zé.Thank you very much, Zé.
- ZéNada.It is nothing.
