Salama
Hello
💡 Good to know: say “sa-LAM”
A few words in Malagasy open every door — people are always delighted when a visitor tries.
Hello
💡 Good to know: say “sa-LAM”
How are you? / Hello (more formal)
💡 Good to know: “ma-now a-WHO-n”
Thank you
💡 Good to know: “mi-SOWT” · Misaotra betsaka = thank you very much
Please / excuse me
💡 Good to know: “a-za-FAD”
Yes · No
💡 Good to know: “EN” · “TSEE”
How much is it?
💡 Good to know: “oo-a-TCHEE-noon”
Too expensive! (useful at the market, with a smile)
Very good! / Great!
Delicious!
Enjoy your meal
Goodbye
💡 Good to know: “ve-LOOM”
Foreigner — you will hear it often; it’s usually friendly, not rude.
Hungry after exploring?
Come and eat with us in Antananarivo.