\"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"}}

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

Menu
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×
Search
Magazine
Search

"Mari": One of Mauritius' favorite Creole word

Features
Written byLiza Bonneon 16 September 2021

This week, º£½ÇÂÒÂ× explores one of the most commonly used words of the Mauritian creole language. The word "mari".

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×

"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" 

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!"

Everyday life
Language
Mauritius
About

Liza currently freelances as a translator and proofreader at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. 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.

Comments

More articles

Articles to help you in your expat project in Mauritius

Choose the best health insurance
Protect your health and get easy access to treatment for expats in Mauritius.
Plan your international move
Facilitate your move to Mauritius by getting a quote from our top rated movers.
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
Learn a new language online
Find out the best ways to learn a foreign language.

\"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-article_discover-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","biography":"Liza currently freelances as a translator and proofreader at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. 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.","avatar":"\/images\/avatars\/default\/woman1.png","socialLinks":[]},"pdf":[],"sponsored":"","modifyLink":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/cerberus\/news.php?p=edit&id=5975&languageId=0","countLike":1,"isCurrentUserLiked":false,"tableOfContent":[],"sources":[]}; var internal = {"sponsored":0,"tagColor":"#47b2ca;","tagName":"Everyday life"}; var back = []; var news = {"title":"More articles","viewMoreCta":"View all articles","viewMorelink":"\/en\/expat-mag\/africa\/mauritius\/","guides":[{"title":"Is Mauritius still affordable for expats?","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11856-how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-live-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"When people think of Mauritius, they often picture a place with a low cost of living \u2014 ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/8\/5\/5\/1752578565-mauritius-money-mauritius-rupee-notes-and-coins-c-2025-01-10-20-33-04-utc-news_item_related_300-t1752578565.jpg"},{"title":"Small jobs, big support: How expats in Mauritius exchange skills and services","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11810-barter-help-and-everyday-jobs-the-hidden-economy-of-expats-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"Behind the familiar image of a digital nomad in Mauritius sipping a smoothie by the sea, or a ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/8\/0\/9\/1751519059-young-diverse-team-having-fun-stacking-hands-outdo-2025-02-21-11-48-10-utc-news_item_related_300-t1751519059.jpg"},{"title":"Lespri Pozitif: J\u00e9r\u00f4me Valin's vision for a positive Mauritius","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11804-jerome-valin-building-a-better-mauritius-with-lespri-pozitif.html","excerpt":"J\u00e9r\u00f4me Valin has lived in Mauritius since the 1980s, experiencing first-hand the ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/8\/0\/3\/1751367048-jerome-news_item_related_300-t1751367048.jpg"},{"title":"Life in Mauritius: 10 truths every expat will recognize","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11753-living-in-mauritius-10-realities-only-expats-know.html","excerpt":"Living in Mauritius is a dream come true for many. But beyond the postcard-perfect images, life ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/7\/5\/2\/1750401218-botanical-garden-on-the-paradise-island-of-mauriti-2025-03-25-13-44-33-utc-news_item_related_300-t1750401218.jpg"},{"title":"How living in Mauritius shapes a new you","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11730-how-mauritius-changes-you-stories-of-culture-and-belonging.html","excerpt":"Living in Mauritius isn't just about changing time zones \u2014 it's about changing your ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/7\/2\/9\/1749706871-mixite-news_item_related_300-t1749706871.jpg"},{"title":"Life in Mauritius through the lens of filmmaker Lucy Leheilleix","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11714-lucy-leheilleix-filmmaker-and-adventurer-living-the-mauritius-life.html","excerpt":"Lucy Leheilleix, a South African expat, is a filmmaker and outdoor enthusiast who has made ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/7\/1\/4\/1749560708-lucy-2-news_item_related_300-t1749560708.jpg"},{"title":"How the Mauritius Budget 2025-2026 affects you","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11702-mauritius-budget-2025-2026-key-economic-fiscal-and-social-measures-explained.html","excerpt":"Unveiled on Thursday, June 5, by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Navin Ramgoolam, the ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/7\/0\/2\/1749207212-roupies-news_item_related_300-t1749207212.jpg"},{"title":"Why expats feel safe and at home in Mauritius","link":"\/en\/expat-mag\/11696-is-mauritius-safe-what-expats-say-about-life-on-the-island.html","excerpt":"When people talk about Mauritius, they immediately think of turquoise lagoons, filao trees swaying ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/images\/upload\/1\/1\/6\/9\/5\/1748945798-securite-a-maurice-news_item_related_300-t1748945798.jpg"}]}; var guideBlock = {"title":"Articles to help you in your expat project in Mauritius","viewMoreCta":"All of Mauritius's guide articles","viewMorelink":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/","guides":[{"title":"Invest in Mauritius","categoryId":2,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/17725-invest-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"Mauritius is an ideal destination for foreign investment. With a stable democracy, the Rule of Law, and an ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1559827626-mauritian-economy-v8_guide_block-t1559827626.jpg"},{"title":"Retiring in Mauritius","categoryId":2,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/17723-retire-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"Mauritius is rapidly becoming a hub for foreign retirees. To provide for the growing interest, in addition to the ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1559827084-to-retire-in-mauritius-v8_guide_block-t1559827084.jpg"},{"title":"Traveling to Mauritius","categoryId":2,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/108-travel-to-mauritius.html","excerpt":"Are you looking to move to Mauritius on a short-term visa to scout for opportunities or to get a feel of life on ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1559827196-traveling-to-mauritius-v8_guide_block-t1559827196.jpg"},{"title":"Driver's licence in Mauritius","categoryId":11,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/17733-driver-s-licence-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"Mauritius has a well-developed public transport network, although the frequency and working hours might not work ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1559913666-conduire-uk-v8_guide_block-t1559913666.jpg"},{"title":"Emergency numbers in Mauritius","categoryId":18,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/137-emergency-numbers-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"The list below contains emergency numbers in Mauritius, should you be in need for assistance at any ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1560838875-emergency-numbers-mauritius-v8_guide_block-t1560838875.jpg"},{"title":"Measurement units in Mauritius","categoryId":18,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/36128-measurement-units-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"Mauritians rarely use square meters. Instead, you'll often hear measurements like arpent, square foot, perch, ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1720276558-measurement-v8_guide_block-t1720276558.jpg"},{"title":"Banking services in Mauritius","categoryId":8,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/128-opening-a-bank-account-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"Opening a bank account in Mauritius can help you in many ways, including receiving your salary, paying your ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1566212497-bank-fp-v8_guide_block-t1566212497.jpg"},{"title":"Recommended doctors in Mauritius","categoryId":10,"link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/guide\/africa\/mauritius\/35381-recommended-doctors-in-mauritius.html","excerpt":"You might be needing medical assistance during your stay in Mauritius. º£½ÇÂÒÂ× provides you with a list of ...","image":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/upload\/guide\/1679487590-doctor-v8_guide_block-t1679487590.jpg"}]}; var forumTopics = []; var services = [{"id":"1","color":"#ac7be2;","name":"ipmi","title":"Choose the best health insurance<\/a>","description":"Protect your health and get easy access to treatment for expats in Mauritius.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/insurance\/africa\/mauritius\/","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"2","color":"#e977b7;","name":"movers","title":"Plan your international move<\/a>","description":"Facilitate your move to Mauritius by getting a quote from our top rated movers.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/movers\/africa\/mauritius\/","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"4","color":"#6ec4ef;","name":"banking","title":"Open a bank account<\/a> that suits you","description":"Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/bank\/africa\/mauritius\/","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"8","color":"#76e996;","name":"language_learning","title":"Learn a new language<\/a> online","description":"Find out the best ways to learn a foreign language.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/learn-a-language.html","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"14","color":"#eb6f4b;","name":"vpn","title":"Best VPN<\/a> providers","description":"Browse the web securely with a VPN.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/vpn\/africa\/mauritius\/","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"18","color":"#209c61;","name":"certified_translations","title":"Certified translation<\/a> services","description":"Obtain a certified translation of your official documents.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/certified-translations\/africa\/mauritius\/","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"51","color":"#b75505","name":"property_investment_local","title":"Invest in real estate in Mauritius<\/a> ","description":"Get support from professionals in Mauritius. ","link":"https:\/\/partners.expat.com\/en\/51-146-tbi-mauritius-property-investment.html","redirectBlank":true,"noFollow":false},{"id":"52","color":"#0489d6","name":"administrative_support_local","title":"Immigration and visa support<\/a>","description":"Comprehensive support with Mauritius visa applications and immigration procedures.","link":"https:\/\/partners.expat.com\/en\/52-147-tbi-mauritius-visas.html","redirectBlank":true,"noFollow":false},{"id":"54","color":"#241571","name":"business_acquisition","title":"Buying a company<\/a> in Mauritius","description":"Get expert guidance for business acquisition in Mauritius.","link":"https:\/\/partners.expat.com\/en\/54-172-mauritius-business-acquisition.html","redirectBlank":true,"noFollow":false},{"id":"5","color":"#f4b869;","name":"travel_insurance","title":"Get an international travel insurance<\/a>","description":"Compare the different insurance plans to enjoy stress-free journeys.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/travel-insurance\/africa\/mauritius\/","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"64","color":"#50c878","name":"flight_compensation","title":" Flight compensation<\/a> for expats","description":"Delayed or cancelled flight? Claim your compensation.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/flight-compensation.html","redirectBlank":true,"noFollow":true},{"id":"23","color":"#cb969c","name":"pets_moving","title":"Move to Mauritius with your pet<\/a>","description":"Ensure reliable and comfortable transport for your pet.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/travel-with-pets\/africa\/mauritius\/","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false},{"id":"43","color":"#2b50a0","name":"company_formation","title":"Set up your business in Mauritius<\/a> ","description":"Get the help you need to start your business abroad.","link":"https:\/\/partners.expat.com\/en\/43-148-tbi-mauritius-business-set-up.html","redirectBlank":true,"noFollow":false},{"id":"44","color":"#8f00b6","name":"relocation","title":"Help with your settlement in Mauritius<\/a>","description":"We assist you with all essential formalities upon arrival. ","link":"https:\/\/partners.expat.com\/en\/44-150-tbi-mauritius-relocation.html","redirectBlank":true,"noFollow":false},{"id":"50","color":"#06cf78","name":"us_tax_preparation","title":"US Tax<\/a> preparation","description":"Get expert assistance, ensure compliance and maximize deductions.","link":"https:\/\/www.expat.com\/en\/us-tax-preparation.html","redirectBlank":false,"noFollow":false}]; var ads = {"destDfp":"Mauritius","dest2Dfp":"in Mauritius","dest3Dfp":"Mauritius","countryDfp":"mauritius","regionDfp":"","path_dfp":"africa\/mauritius\/","userStatus":-2,"userNationalityId":"","themeId":2,"sponsored":"","lang":"en"}; var isAdmin = false; var comments = {"count":0,"total":0,"isArchived":false,"isClosed":false,"elements":[]}; var relatedSections = ""; var autoPromo = []; function loadCSS(href) { var link = document.createElement('link'); link.rel = 'preload'; link.href = href; link.as = 'style'; link.onload = function() { this.rel = 'stylesheet'; }; document.head.appendChild(link); } loadCSS('/v8/article/node_modules/@expat-com/article-v8/dist/v8-article-assets/index.rkrj9BS6.css')