Odaro /O-dah-raw/ is goodnight but it literarily means till tomorrow….
What does Odaro mean?
2 people from the United Kingdom and Nigeria agree the name Odaro is of Nigerian / African origin and means “forward ever”.
What is Goodnight in Yoruba?
Good night translates to “O dáàrọ̀” in Yoruba.
What does Ekaro mean in Yoruba?
2 people from the United States and South Africa agree the name Ekaro is of Yoruba origin and means “Good morning”.
How do you greet an elderly person in Yoruba?
(For elderly people, say “E pele ma” or “E pele sir”). E rora o. (For elderly people, say “E rora ma” or “E rora sir”). E ku ishe o (most appropriate for greeting someone who is busy with something).
How do you greet someone in Yoruba?
Ẹ n lẹ (en-le): Hello
The tradition of the Yoruba people places much emphasis on greetings generally – it’s a very significant part of their culture, especially when addressing older people. The women kneel down to greet, while the men lay flat on the ground facing downwards. Ẹ n lẹ means hello in this part of Nigeria.
How do you say good night in Nigerian?
Goodnight is easy. All you need to say is “ódi àárò”(which directly translates to “till morning”) or “e sun dada” (Means sleep well, “sùn re” cannot be used because it is used for dead people xD).
What is I love you in Nigerian language?
“Mo ni fe re” is Yoruba for “I love you” and literally translates to “I have your love.” Yoruba language needs little introduction as it is one of the 4 official languages of Nigeria.
What does Odabo mean in Yoruba?
A submission from Nigeria says the name Odabo means “Good bye” and is of Yoruba origin.
What does Omo Aye mean in Nigerian?
“Omo” (oh-moh) means “child” in Yoruba, and “aye” (ah-yay) means world.
What does alaye stand for?
Alaye. Alaye in Yoruba language means explanation. If you tell someone e se alaye fun mi (pronounced e (as in egg) shalaye funmi) you’re saying “explain to me”.
How do you greet kabiyesi in Yoruba?
The Yoruba tradition for greeting kings is similar across board. On presentation to the King, men prostrate; while the women kneel down and he is addressed as ‘Kabiyesi’ The response usually by his aids is ‘Oba n ki o’ (The King greets you).
How do you reply to greetings in Yoruba?
Greetings – Ìkíni Response – Ìdáhùn
‘ – ‘Báwo ni’; ‘A dúpẹ́’ is the ideal response.
How do you greet Yoruba parents and elders?
In the past Yoruba male children will greet their elders by laying down on the ground in front of their parent/elders and female will kneel on both knees with her hands at her back and greet them saying “Good morning ma/sir. Hope you slept well” etc. or what else you may like to add.
How do you greet an elderly person?
In English the normal situation is to address someone as Mr, Mrs or Miss until one is permitted to address someone by the first name. In that case a polite greeting to an older person might be, “Good morning Mr Jones.