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Báwo ni?

[ba-wo-ni]

phrase daily conversations

LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. How are you?
  2. This is a standard, polite, and common inquiry used to check on the general well-being of someone you meet.
Examples

Báwo ni? Mo nírètí pé o wà dáadáa.

How are you? I hope you are doing well.

Báwo ni? Kí l'ó ń ṣẹlẹ̀?

How are you? What is happening?

Pronunciationba-wo-ni

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Usage noteThis phrase is used as a standard greeting for both friends and acquaintances.

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