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*There is no word for “thank” in Haoli. To thank someone, you would complement them regarding what you are thanking them for. A general structure for a “thank you” phrase would be: You [do] (some action) well. ''Vayinko ''[action]'' | *There is no word for “thank” in Haoli. To thank someone, you would complement them regarding what you are thanking them for. A general structure for a “thank you” phrase would be: You [do] (some action) well. ''Vayinko ''[action]'' si.'' | ||
*The response to a “thank you” complement, or a “you’re welcome” uses the optative mood and is usually: [Hopefully] I will continue. ''Kokpeje | *The response to a “thank you” complement, or a “you’re welcome” uses the optative mood and is usually: [Hopefully] I will continue. ''Kokpeje jan.'' | ||
=Apologies= | =Apologies= | ||