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Yoruba/Lesson 1
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Salutation
Depending on the time of the day, different salutations may be used.
Ẹ káàárọ. - good morning
Ẹ káàsán. - good afternoon
Ẹ Káalẹ́.. - good evening
Ó dàárọ̀. - good night
If you are talking to someone who is the same age or younger than you, you greet differently.
Káàárọ.
Káàsán.
Káalẹ́.
To present yourself, you can use the following expression:
Orúkọ mi ni ... - My name is...
To ask how the person is:
Ṣe dáadáa nì? - How are you?
Gbogbo ẹbí ńkọ́? -How is your family?
Níbo lo wà ?-Where are you?
Yorùbá has salutation for every occasion and situation. Examples:
Ẹ kú ìjókòó (sitting)
Ẹ kú ìdúró (standing)
Ẹ kú iṣẹ́. (Working)
Ẹ kú ìgbádùn (enjoyment)
Ẹ kú ojú oorun (sleeping)