Colloquial Expressions in Esperanto

### Colloquial Expressions in Esperanto

1. **Greetings and Farewells**

- Saluton! (Hello!)

- Ĝis! (Goodbye!)

2. **Common Slang Words**

- Mojosa: Cool, stylish

- Tipo: Dude, guy

- Frato: Bro, brother

- Blogo: Blog (informal)

- Kamarado: Comrade, mate

3. **Conversational Phrases**

- Kio okazas? (What's happening?)

- Bonege! (Great!)

4. **Idiomatic Expressions**

- Fari el muŝo elefanton (Make a mountain out of a molehill)

- Neĝo en julio (Snow in July)

5. **Language Characteristics**

- Focus on international communication

- Few idiomatic expressions

6. **Cultural Context and Usage**

- Reflects cultural subgroup membership

These expressions are essential for enhancing communication in Esperanto by incorporating color, personality, and authenticity. They provide a bridge between the intimacy of colloquial speech and the inclusivity of the universal language of Esperanto.