Ok, so I've diverged from my original travel journal mandate (big surprise! but I digress ; )
Before you travel to Guinea with me, figuratively or literally, you need to know some basic Susu (Sussu) greetings. Its one of the ways Guinean folks know we are culturally sensitive ~ learners, not just takers.
And simply because greetings are an indispensable part of daily life in Guinea. They are an important sign of respect and politeness.
"Inuwali" - thank you; also general greeting (as in 'hi')
"Arabaradi?" - what's up?
"Amoura bara kioki" - not much
"Tana mouri"? - basically Good Morning, but as in 'did the night pass without trouble?'
"Tana yo mouri" - no trouble
"Awa" - ok
"Eyo" - yes
"Adeh" - no
"Wo o" - bye
Best meal: "kansi bore" ~ rice and peanut sauce Mmmmmm
