kaabọ

Yoruba

Yoruba phrasebook
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For other Yoruba entries on this topic, see Greetings.

Alternative forms

  • kúùbọ̀

Etymology

From kú +‎ àbọ̀.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /káà.bɔ̀/

Interjection

káàbọ̀!

  1. welcome

Usage notes

When speaking respectfully, this must be immediately preceded by the pronoun ẹ.

Coordinate terms

  • kúulé (“a greeting in response to "welcome"”)

Descendants

  • → Fon: kwabɔ
  • → Krio: kabɔ
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