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Most local people on Curacao speak at least four languages; the local Creole language 'Papiamentu', Dutch, English and Spanish. You'll be amazed at the doors you will open and the smiles you will receive if you try to approach people in Papiamentu! To help you out, please see some common phrases below.
| Good morning | Bon dia | bohn - dee -ah |
| Good afternoon | Bon tardi | bohn - tar - dee |
| Good evening | Bon nochi | bohn - notchee |
| Thank you | Danki | dahn-kee |
| You're welcome | Di nada | dee-naa-dah |
| Sweetheart | Dushi | doo-shi |
| Welcome | Bon bini | bohn-beeny |
| My name is ... | Mi nomber ta ... | mee nohm-buhr tah ... |
| I am from ... (place) | Mi ta di ... | mee tah dee ... |
| I love Curacao! | Mi ta stima Korsou! | mee tah stee-mah Kor-soaw! |