1. E kàárọ̀/E kaasán
E kàárọ̀ is the Yoruba word for ‘Good Morning’ while E kaasán is for ‘Good afternoon’. Throw that in when you’re at the office with the cleaner instead of the regular ‘Good Morning’
E kàárọ̀ is the Yoruba word for ‘Good Morning’ while E kaasán is for ‘Good afternoon’. Throw that in when you’re at the office with the cleaner instead of the regular ‘Good Morning’
2. O wa
In a Lagos bus and the bus conductor calls your bus stop? Your response should be “O wa”. Else, the bus will drive past and you can’t do anything.
In a Lagos bus and the bus conductor calls your bus stop? Your response should be “O wa”. Else, the bus will drive past and you can’t do anything.
3. Ebami fisi
You know how you walk into a local buka and you’re not satisfied with the amount of food they’ve given you? “Ebami fisi” is the magic word. Say it and keep a smile and small portions will be added to your plate.
You know how you walk into a local buka and you’re not satisfied with the amount of food they’ve given you? “Ebami fisi” is the magic word. Say it and keep a smile and small portions will be added to your plate.
4. Ẹsé
Ẹ ṣé is Yoruba for ‘thank you’. So when you need to show gratitude to someone for a favour, pop in this word.
Ẹ ṣé is Yoruba for ‘thank you’. So when you need to show gratitude to someone for a favour, pop in this word.
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5. E joo
E joo is Yoruba for ‘please’. So when you get into trouble and need someone to help out, say “e joo” and who knows?
E joo is Yoruba for ‘please’. So when you get into trouble and need someone to help out, say “e joo” and who knows?
6. Bẹẹ ni/Bẹẹ kọ
Bẹẹ ni means “yes” in Yoruba while Bẹẹ kọ means “no”. Would be really helpful if you have to go to any market in Lagos.
Bẹẹ ni means “yes” in Yoruba while Bẹẹ kọ means “no”. Would be really helpful if you have to go to any market in Lagos.
7. O dabo
O dabo in yoruba means Goodbye. Learn to say this before leaving... Office!!!
O dabo in yoruba means Goodbye. Learn to say this before leaving... Office!!!
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