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A '''{{w|phatic expression}}''' is a word or phrase that serves a social function instead of exchanging information. English phatic expressions include "hello", "thank you", and "I'm sorry".
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An interjection often used for greeting is {{tp|toki}}. This works especially well to begin a conversation. However, other phrases and sentences may work as well or better in different circumstances. Here are some examples:
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When you are leaving a conversation, you can indicate this by describing what you are doing that will stop you from talking further. Some examples:
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Wishes can generally be formulated with {{tp|[[o]]}}. They can also be expressed through a sentence fragment, often by adding {{tp|pona}} at the end of a phrase.
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Often, the best way to express gratitude is by literally stating what you are thankful for. For example:
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You can emphasize this by specifying what your mistake was:
{{Example|a, jan pona mi o, mi pakala (tan) ni: [''reason'']. pona o tawa sina.|Oh, my friend, I made this mistake / messed up because of this: [reason]. May goodness go to you.|3=a jan-pona mi o
===="True" apologies====
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=={{tp|pu}} phrase book==
{{Hatnote|"{{tp|mi kama sona e toki pona}}" redirects here. For help learning Toki Pona, see [[Learning resources]].}}
{{Official Toki Pona}}
{{nasin pu}}
{{Source|Toki Pona: The Language of Good/Phrase Book|''Toki Pona: The Language of Good'' {{sect}} Phrase Book}}
{{pu|en}} includes a "Phrase Book" section with some possible expressions for quick reference.<ref>{{cite pu|124}}</ref> The following copy also includes the phrases written in {{tp|[[sitelen pona]]}}, as they are often encountered in custom emojis and the like.
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|{{tp|sina pilin seme?}}
|{{sp|sina pilin
|how are you feeling?
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|{{tp|tomo telo li lon seme?}}
|{{sp|tomo
|where is the washroom?
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