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About Krio
Krio is an English-based creole that serves as Sierra Leone's lingua franca.
Speakers
6+ million
Language Family
English Creole
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Krio?
Krio is the key to connecting with Sierra Leonean culture and communities.
Common Krio Words
Start your Krio journey with these essential words and phrases.
Aw di bodi
Hello (How is the body?)
aw dee BOH-dee
Tenki
Thank you
TEN-kee
Duya
Please
DOO-yah
Yes
Yes
yes
No
No
noh
Wata
Water
WAH-tah
Chop
Food/To eat
chop
Padi
Friend
PAH-dee
Lɔv
Love
lawv
A de go
Goodbye (I'm going)
ah deh goh
Os
House
ohs
Sɔn
Sun
sawn
History of Krio
Krio developed in Freetown, founded in 1787 for freed slaves from Britain, Nova Scotia, and Jamaica. These diverse groups created Krio as a common language. The Krio people became influential in Sierra Leonean society. Today Krio is the lingua franca spoken by 97% of Sierra Leoneans as a first or second language.
Is Krio Hard to Learn?
Krio vocabulary is largely derived from English, making it accessible to English speakers. Grammar is simplified without complex tenses or conjugations. Pronunciation differs from Standard English. Familiarity with creole patterns helps.
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