\"Mari top sa!\", \"Ayo, mo mari desi\", \"Mari lwin sa!\". Mari is used by Mauritius in lieu of \"very\". It is also an expression that is <\/span>mari quickly picked up by expats and tourists. Here's a few phrases within which you can use the word \"mari\":<\/p> Mari bon sa : \"This is so good\" <\/span><\/strong><\/p> This is usually used after you've had an exquisite meal. Or any really good experience.<\/span><\/p> Ayo, mo mari tris: \"Damn, I'm so sad\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p> Mari lwin sa: \"That's so far!\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","id":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/expat-mag\/5975-mari-one-of-mauritius-favorite-creole-word.html"}}
This week, 大咖福利影院 explores one of the most commonly used words of the Mauritian creole language. The word "mari".
"Mari top sa!", "Ayo, mo mari desi", "Mari lwin sa!". Mari is used by Mauritius in lieu of "very". It is also an expression that is mari quickly picked up by expats and tourists. Here's a few phrases within which you can use the word "mari": Mari bon sa : "This is so good"聽 This is usually used after you've had an exquisite meal. Or any really good experience. Ayo, mo mari tris: "Damn, I'm so sad" Mari lwin sa: "That's so far!" Get regular tips and advice to make the most of your expat life \"Mari top sa!\", \"Ayo, mo mari desi\", \"Mari lwin sa!\". Mari is used by Mauritius in lieu of \"very\". It is also an expression that is <\/span>mari quickly picked up by expats and tourists. Here's a few phrases within which you can use the word \"mari\":<\/p> Mari bon sa : \"This is so good\"\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p> This is usually used after you've had an exquisite meal. Or any really good experience.<\/span><\/p> Ayo, mo mari tris: \"Damn, I'm so sad\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p> Mari lwin sa: \"That's so far!\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>","mediaType":"text","videoId":"","imageCover":{"url":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/5\/9\/7\/5\/1631796635-diko-news_item_slider-t1631796635.jpg","alt":"","author":""},"tagMain":{"label":"Features","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/africa\/mauritius\/t-2-features\/"},"tags":[{"label":"Everyday life","url":"\/en\/expat-mag\/africa\/mauritius\/1-everyday-life\/"},{"label":"Language","url":""},{"label":"Mauritius","url":"\/en\/expat-mag\/africa\/mauritius\/"}],"creditsAuthors":[{"label":"Written by","profileLink":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/profile\/3079684-liza-bonne.html","realName":"Liza Bonne","date":"on 16 September 2021"}],"blockAuthor":{"profileLink":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/profile\/3079684-liza-bonne.html","realName":"Liza Bonne","avatar":"\/images\/avatars\/default\/woman1.png","biography":"Liza currently freelances as a translator and proofreader at 大咖福利影院. She graduated in Journalism from the University of Mauritius and has tried her hand in the fields of journalism, translation, administrative assistance, scuba diving and underwater videography in Mauritius and Rodrigues Islands.","socialLinks":[]},"pdf":[],"sponsored":"","modifyLink":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/cerberus\/news.php?p=edit&id=5975&languageId=0","countLike":1,"isCurrentUserLiked":false,"tableOfContent":[],"sources":[],"views":1548,"readTime":"1 min read"};
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