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Ẹ káàsán

[e-ka-san]

phrase greetings

LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. good afternoon
  2. This is a polite greeting used specifically during the afternoon hours to show respect to elders or people of higher status.
Examples

Ẹ káàsán, bàbá, ẹ kú iṣẹ́ o.

Ẹ káàsán, mo wá láti kí yín.

Good afternoon, I came to greet you.

Pronunciatione-ka-san

Registerrespectful

Usage noteUse this phrase to greet someone when you see them in the middle of the day. The prefix 'Ẹ' indicates it is addressed to an elder or a group.

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