tiei brother, bro! sister! my friend! Commonly uttered to s.o. [...]

• • brother, bro! sister! my friend! Commonly uttered to s.o. (espec. male) who's regarded as a friend

  • • Example 2454:
      

      Vonila wako tiei.

      Good evening, my friend.

    • Example 2455:
      

      Ebele piene, tiei.

      You're right, brother.

    • Example 2456:
      

      Awis pine, tiei !

      Thanks, bro!