Writing a Message to a Friend

Level 3

A friendly message has an opening, a body and a closing.

How It Works

PartChoices
OpeningKara Ana, or Saluton, Ana!
ClosingĜis baldaŭ, Amike, Kun amikaj salutoj,

The name in a greeting calls the person, so it takes no ending: Kara Ana, never the form with -n. A plural greeting works the same way: Karaj amikoj,.

Ĝis baldaŭ means see you soon. Amike comes from amiko and closes a message to a friend. Kun amikaj salutoj sends friendly greetings. After the closing, write your name on the next line.

A date can come first: la 15-an de decembro. Letters often show the date with -n, as if it said when the letter was written.

Examples (5)

  1. Kara Ana, dankon pro via letero!

    Dear Ana, thank you for your letter!

    Kara and the plain name open the message.

  2. Saluton, Kenji! Kiel vi fartas en Japanio?

    Hello, Kenji! How are you in Japan?

    Saluton is a friendly opening.

  3. Mi baldaŭ vizitos vin en Brazilo.

    I will visit you in Brazil soon.

    This is a line from the body of a message.

  4. Ĝis baldaŭ, Ewa!

    See you soon, Ewa!

    Ĝis baldaŭ closes the message.

  5. Amike, Fatima

    As a friend, Fatima

    Amike is followed by the sender's name.

Common Mistakes

  • Adding -n to the name in the greeting.

    Kara Anan,
    Kara Ana,

    The name calls the person and takes no ending.

How It Connects

Tap a pattern to see what it builds on and what it leads to.

Writing a Message to a FriendLevel 3

Learn This First

A message to a friend uses greetings, thanks and wishes.