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Oòjìire?

[Oh-oh-jee-reh]

phrase daily pipeline

LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Did you wake up well?
  2. This is a social inquiry made during the early morning hours, specifically intended to check on the physical and emotional well-being of someone after they have slept.
Examples

Káàárọ̀, Oòjìire?

Good morning, did you wake up well?

Oòjìire? Ṣé àlàáfíà ló jí ni?

Did you wake up well? Did you wake up in peace?

PronunciationOh-oh-jee-reh

Registerrespectful

How it is usedA follow-up morning greeting showing concern for one's well-being.

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