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Papiamento - Aruba's language

 

 

Papiamento is a unique language which is spoken only on the Dutch Caribbean islands.

The Aruban Government has mandated the teaching of Papiamento officially in the island schools as a language subject.

Books on Papiamento can be found in bookstores.

The language is not difficult to learn.

Here are a few words and sentences that are guaranteed to win hearts.

Welcome Bon bini
Good Morning Bon Dia
Good Afternoon Bon tarde
Good Evening Bon nochi
Thank You Danki
How are you ? Con ta bai ?
Very good Hopi bon
I am fine Mi ta bon
I or I am Mi
Have a good day Pasa un bon dia
How much? Quanti ?
See you later Te aworo
Food Cuminda
Bread Pan
Soda Refresco
Good Bye A yo
I love Aruba Mi stima Aruba