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French is spoken by almost all people in Burkina, but knowing a few Burkina Faso local phases on your OverlandingAfrica.com trip will see you in good stead and help you make friends with the locals.
Moré is spoken widely by the country’s largest tribal group, the Mossi people, so knowing a few Moré phrases is a good idea to help you get around the country.
Basic greetings in the Mossi traditions are very important, and you will not just say ‘hello’ but you will also ask and be asked about your health, family and work – this is important for respect, and some locals may be insulted if you do not greet.
‘Ne y beogo’ which means good morning, ‘Ne y windiga’ which is good day or ‘Ne y zabré’ for good evening are all basic greetings to start with when you come across a local Mossi.
‘Beogo/windiga/zabré kibaré?’ (How is your morning/day/evening?) can then be asked, and your new friend may reply ‘Laafi bala’ (fine, thank you). You can also ask after the family (y zak ramba?) and work (Tuumda kibaré?).
These phrases are easy to learn and will impress Burkina locals with your good manners.
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