Taino-Borikua Language

Abstract black and grey geometric design resembling two stylized birds facing each other.
A black and white illustration of a person sitting cross-legged with a smiling skull face, wearing headphones and a jacket.
A cartoon drawing of a person with pipes on their head, holding their head, with their mouth open in distress.
Stylized sun with a face and rays extending outward
Close-up of a stylized cartoon face with large eyes, a nose, and a small mouth with a blue streak, drawn with black lines.
A black outline of a hand making an OK gesture with the thumb and index finger forming a circle and the other fingers extended.
A cartoon stick figure with a smiling face, raised arms, and bent legs, depicted in black and white.
A stylized symmetrical design of two fish facing each other, featuring geometric shapes and bold lines.
A black and white logo of a smiling skeleton wearing a hat, sitting on a bench with arms resting on knees.
Cartoon character with a surprised expression, sitting with legs crossed, holding a chain and a lock.
Illustration of a cartoon sun with a face, having black rays extending outward and a round face with two eyes and a small nose.
Line drawing of a stylized face with abstract features and a flower on the forehead.
A black and white graphic line drawing of a hand with the thumb and index finger forming an 'L' shape, and the other fingers curled.
A stylized black stick figure dancing with arms raised, against a transparent background.

Hello = Tau

Good Morning = Tai’Guey

Good Night = Tai’Karaya

Hello Good Friend =

Tau Tai’Guaitiao

Taino Greetings & Word Chains

By learning and understanding the Taino words and phrases above you should be able to not only apply them as daily use phrases but also combine these words to create new Taino word chains. lets begin by familiarizing ourselves with the meaning of the words in each of the word chains displayed above.

Tau = Hello

Tai = Good

Guey = Sun(day)

Karaya = Moon(Night)

Guai’tiao = Good Friend

here are a few examples of Taino word chains and phrases that can be created for these 5 simple words,

These same phrases and words can be used for familial greetings and family salutations,

Example.

Hello Friend = Tau Guaitiao

Hello Good Friend = Tau Tai’Guaitiao

Good Morning = Tai’Guey

Good Morning Good Friend = Tai’Guey Tai’Guaitiao

Good Night Friend = Tai’Karaya Guaitiao

Hello My brother = Tau D’Atiao D’atiao = My Brother

Hello My Sister = Tau D’Itu D’Itu = My Sister

Hello Mother = Tau bibi Bibi = Mother

Hello Father = Tau Baba Baba = Father

Taino Gestures Of Appreciation

Thank You= Hahom or Bo’Matum

You Are Welcome= Bo’tu Mabrika

Bo’ Matum sounds like a more accurate term for Thank you since Bo’ is the Taino pronoun You

Taino Gestures Of Affection

I Love You= Dak’Ro Buk

I Love You Too= Dak’Ro Buk Toh

Dak= I ———-Ro=Love————-Buk=You

Taino Compliments

You Are Beautiful = Bu’to Yuka’Nani

You Are Beautiful Too= Bu’to Yuka’Nani Toh

You Are Brave = Bu’to Bori