As a language lover, I am always delighted to find foreign words in a language. Of course there are quite a few French words in the Malagasy language. But while distributing toys and candies in a few remote villages this week, I was surprised to hear the word Krismasy over and over...
It almost felt like being in a snowy Christmas setting, except that the snow was rain, Father Chrismas wore a Jester hat and Santa's little was my Soleine wearing a purple rain coat!
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| Giving (if you can) is more rewarding than receiving... |
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On On to bring Krismasy gifts and joy!
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| No snow but lots of red earth mud! |
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| Santa's little helper |
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| Surprise! Will this baby wake up happy? Or scared shitless...? |
In any case, we wish you all a joyful and generous Krismasy!
A common reply to "Tratra ny Krismasy":
ReplyDelete"Dia ho samy tratran'ny taona vaovao isika mianakavy" = "Happy New Year!".
A Malagasy Reader
Ha ha this is the longest language I've ever seen in my entire life!
DeleteHappy new year to you too!
I actually made a mistake in the translation. Here is the accurate translation:
DeleteHappy New Year!=Tratry ny taona e!
A Malagasy Reader.