Ẹ jọ̀wọ́
[eh jaw-waw]
phrase daily pipeline
LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)
Meaning- Please
- This is a polite marker used to soften a command or request when speaking to someone, indicating humility and respect.
Ẹ jọ̀wọ́, fún mi ní omi.
Please, give me some water.
Ẹ jọ̀wọ́, dúró dè mí.
Please, wait for me.
Pronunciationeh jaw-waw
Registerrespectful
How it is usedUsed when making a request respectfully.
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