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How do you greet someone who gave birth in Yoruba language?
The simplest form is “Eku ewu omo” which basically means congratulations on the arrival of your child.
How to greet people who just gave birth?
- “Congratulations!
- “That’s going to be one lucky baby.”
- “Congratulations!
- “May your baby be blessed with good health, love and laughter.
- “Now is the time to enjoy your baby’s little feet and baby smell.
- “Congratulations to proud new parents!”
- “We are really excited that your baby has arrived safe and sound!”
How do Yoruba greet in their language?
Ẹ n lẹ (en-le): Hello The tradition of the Yoruba people places much emphasis on greetings generally – it’s a very significant part of their culture, especially when addressing older people. The women kneel down to greet, while the men lay flat on the ground facing downwards. Ẹ n lẹ means hello in this part of Nigeria.
What does Ekale mean in Yoruba?
Ekale also means goodnight but saying ekale doesn’t mean see you tomorrow. So if you are saying the goodnight to mean thats all for the night use Odaaro. If you are saying it to just greet people or someone casually use Ekale.
How do you greet akope in Yoruba?
The palm wine tappers (Akope) are greeted in the following way: Igba a ro o (may climbing rope be supple for you); hunters (Ode) arinpa ogun o (May Ogun provide games for you).
How do you congratulate a woman that just gave birth?
New Baby Wishes
- “So happy for you two!
- “Ahhh!
- “You two deserve every bit of happiness this baby is going to bring you.”
- “So many happy and wonder-filled times ahead for you…
- “Warmest congratulations on the birth of your sweet baby girl!”
- “Love just got real.
- “Welcome to the world, little one!
How do you congratulate a pregnancy?
“Wishing you an easy delivery and healthy baby,” “Wishing you health and joy as you welcome your new baby,” or “May you all be happy and healthy!”
How do you greet a Yoruba parent?
In the past Yoruba male children will greet their elders by laying down on the ground in front of their parent/elders and female will kneel on both knees with her hands at her back and greet them saying “Good morning ma/sir. Hope you slept well” etc. or what else you may like to add.
How do you greet AGBE in Yoruba?
For the farmer (agbe), the Yoruba will say: Aroko bodunde o (May you be healthy to till the land always). The palm wine tappers (Akope) are greeted in the following way: Igba a ro o (may climbing rope be supple for you); hunters (Ode) arinpa ogun o (May Ogun provide games for you).