ẹbafin

Yoruba

Yoruba phrasebook
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Etymology

From ẹbọ +‎ á +‎ fín, literally “May the sacrifice be successful”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̄.bá.fĩ́/

Interjection

ẹbáfín!

  1. (Ekiti) a greeting for a king, high-ranking chief, priest or person; (in particular) when such a person is involved in traditional rites or ceremonies that involve sacrifices.
    Ẹbáfín ooo, àba mi, ìn mò kú ọdún
    Ẹbáfín ooo my father, I greet you on this your festival!
  • àbọrú àbọyè
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