Say it in Malagasy · Madagascar

A few words in Malagasy open every door — people are always delighted when a visitor tries.

Salama

Hello

💡 Good to know: say “sa-LAM”

Manao ahoana

How are you? / Hello (more formal)

💡 Good to know: “ma-now a-WHO-n”

Misaotra

Thank you

💡 Good to know: “mi-SOWT” · Misaotra betsaka = thank you very much

Azafady

Please / excuse me

💡 Good to know: “a-za-FAD”

Eny · Tsia

Yes · No

💡 Good to know: “EN” · “TSEE”

Ohatrinona?

How much is it?

💡 Good to know: “oo-a-TCHEE-noon”

Lafo loatra!

Too expensive! (useful at the market, with a smile)

Tsara be!

Very good! / Great!

Matsiro be!

Delicious!

Mazotoa homana

Enjoy your meal

Veloma

Goodbye

💡 Good to know: “ve-LOOM”

Vazaha

Foreigner — you will hear it often; it’s usually friendly, not rude.

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