How to say “Hello / How are you?” in Chitonga

Formal / Respectful
Muli buti?
“How are you?” (To elders or groups)
🥁 mu•LI | BU•ti
Informal / Friendly
Uli buti?
“How are you?” (To friends or peers)
🥁 u•LI | BU•ti
The Response
Kabotu.
“I am fine / good.”
🥁 ka•BO•tu

Ubuntu Perspective: Greeting is the first bridge of connection. In Chitonga, choosing between Muli and Uli honors the relationship, and responding with Kabotu acknowledges the shared peace between you. 🫶🏿

🌿 GREETINGS How to say "Muli buti" (Formal) How to say "Uli buti" (Informal) How to say "Kabotu" (I am fine)
🤝🏿 IDENTITY How to ask "What is your name?" How to ask "Who are you?" How to ask "And you?"
🌍 COMMUNITY How to say "Thank you" (Ndalumba) How to say "Chibotu" (Good)
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