Ẹ kú ewu
[Eh koo eh-woo]
phrase
LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)
Meaning- Congratulations on safety
- This is a congratulatory expression used to express joy specifically regarding the safe return or status of someone after they have faced a potentially dangerous situation.
Ẹ kú ewu, a dúpẹ́ pé ẹ wà láàyè.
Congratulations on safety, we are thankful that you are alive.
Oòduà dáàbò bò ọ́, Ẹ kú ewu.
God protected you, congratulations on your safety.
PronunciationEh koo eh-woo
Registerrespectful
How it is usedUsed after someone survives a danger or safe delivery of a baby.
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