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Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions → Introduction and Response

As a Malagasy language teacher, I believe that learning how to introduce yourself and respond to introductions is a great way to start a conversation in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. It is also an essential part of socializing and building relationships. In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself and respond to introductions in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Feelings and Emotions & Education.

Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Vocabulary

Here is a list of the essential vocabulary for introducing yourself and responding to introductions in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.

Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy	Pronunciation	English
Salama!	Sa-lama	Hello!
Manahoana!	Ma-na-ho-a-na	How are you?
Tsara be.	Tsa-ra-be	I'm fine.
Miarahaba aho.	Mia-ra-ha-ba a-ho	I'm pleased to meet you.
Inona ny anaranao?	Ino-na ny a-na-ra-nao?	What's your name?
Andriana.	An-dria-na	My name is Andriana.
Manao ahoana ianao?	Ma-nao a-ho-a-na i-anao?	What do you do?
Mpandraharaha aho.	Mpand-rahara-ha a-ho	I am a worker.
Misaotra betsaka.	Mi-saot-ra bet-saka	Thank you very much.
Veloma.	Ve-lo-ma	Goodbye.

Introduction and Response

When introducing yourself, follow these steps:

1. Start with a greeting. You can either say "Salama" or "Manahoana". 2. Introduce yourself by saying "Inona ny anaranao?". This means "What is your name?". 3. Respond by saying "My name is..." in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. You can say "Andriana" or whatever your name is.

Here is an example conversation:

A: Salama! B: Salama! A: Inona ny anaranao? B: Andriana. Inona ny anaranao? A: Andriana aho. B: Miarahaba aho.

When responding to an introduction, follow these steps:

1. Start with a greeting. You can either say "Salama" or "Manahoana". 2. Respond to the introduction by using the phrase "Miarahaba aho". This means "I am pleased to meet you". 3. Ask the person what they do. You can say "Manao ahoana ianao?" or "What do you do?" in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.

Here is an example response:

A: Miarahaba aho. B: Miarahaba aho. Manao ahoana ianao? A: Mpandraharaha aho.

Remember to always be respectful and polite when introducing yourself or responding to introductions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, learning how to introduce yourself and respond to introductions is an essential part of making meaningful connections in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy-speaking communities. Remember to practice these phrases with your friends and peers to improve your social skills and build lasting relationships.

Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Geography & Idiomatic Expressions.

Table of Contents - Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Traditions and Customs

Family and Relationships

Verb Conjugation

Food and Drink

Numbers and Counting

Adjectives and Adverbs

Traditional Clothing and Textiles

Days of the Week and Months of the Year

Prepositions and Pronouns

Art and Music

Weather and Climate

Future Tense and Expressions

Beliefs and Religion

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