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Hotel dialogue in Fon

Arriving at a Beninese hotel speaking Fon shows respect for the local staff. Here is the model dialogue for asking for a room, negotiating and paying.

schedule 5 min
signal_cellular_alt Intermediate
1
Arrival

Greeting and asking for a room

Kwabɔ, un ba xɔ̀ ɖokpó
Hello, I’m looking for a room
XɔRoom
Xɔ̀ ɖokpóOne room
Xɔ̀ wèTwo rooms
Kaka nú azǎn atɔ̀nFor 3 days
2
Price

Asking and negotiating

Nabí gbè ɖokpó ?How much per day?
Hɛ́n kpɛ́ɖéLower it a little
É ɖò avec douche à ?With a shower?
Climatisation ɖò à ?Is there air conditioning?
Afɔkànwé wǒ
10,000 F (per night, typical mid-range)

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3
Check-in

Formalities and payment

Xɔ̀n towe kɛnklɛnYour ID, please
Un sɔ́I’ll take it
Wi-Fi ɖò à ?Is there Wi-Fi?
Un dó kúThank you
hotel

Tip

Even if the receptionist switches to French, starting in Fon puts you in a good position. Informal discounts come more easily to a guest who makes the effort to speak the local language.

A check-in in Fon

With Un ba xɔ̀ and Nabí gbè ɖokpó ?, you can handle most of the hotel check-in in Fon. Beninese people always appreciate the effort.

A fɔn ganji à ?
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