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16 Ways Of Saying "Hello" Correctly In Different Nigerian Languages by DanceVille: 2:53pm On May 11, 2017 |
Communicating can be difficult in Nigeria, a country with over 500 different languages. So, the best place to start is at the beginning, with 'hello'. When you meet someone for the first time, what do you say? Hello! Hello can start any conversation and lead to a great friendship. With a great number of local dialects, Nigeria has got lots of different expressions that count as Hello. NAIJ.com has gathered different ways you can say hello in Nigerian languages. 1. Bawo ni This is the standard way of greeting in Yoruba. It means ‘How are you’ and can be used informally and formally at any time of the day. Though, it is not advisable to say ‘Bawo ni’ to elderly people. 2. Kedu This is how to say hello in Igbo. It literally translates as “how are you”. It is a common greeting among the Igbos and can be used any time of day in any kind of situation. 3. Sannu This is a formal way to say hello in Hausa. It is commonly used in northern Nigeria. 4. Kóyo It is a way of saying “hello” or “how are you” in Benin. This greeting is commonly used in Benin and neighboring communities. It can be used at any time of the day and in any situation. 5. Mesiere This is commonly used by Efik/Ibibio people to say hello. It is an everyday, complimentary greeting used between all people. However, some are of the opinion that “ Idem mfo? “ or “ Abadie” are better interpretations. 6. Ado This is how to say hello in Ijaw language which is spoken in Bayelsa state. However, this greeting has several variations. You could say ‘Tobaroa’, ‘Nua’,’botei’, or ‘Ibasa’. 7. Ibaatẹ This is how the Kalabari say hello. It is a general form of greeting. It belongs to the Ijaw ethnic group in Niger River Delta. 8. Mavo Literally translated as “how are you?”, Mavo is how you say hello in Urhobo spoken in Delta state. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. 9. Abole This could be translated as “How are you?” or “Hello”. It is used by Idoma people in Benue state to say ‘hello’. 10. Ushé-ushé This is a form of general greeting in Kanuri language which is spoken in former Kanem and Bornu empire. In an informal setting you can say “Awi yei?” which means “how are you?” 11. Shòù This is how to say hello in Izere language. Izere is spoken in Plateau state. You can also say “Dàkàzha”. 12. Ìsoko This how you say hello and call out a general greeting in Jibu language which is spoken in Taraba state. 13. Me digwa This is a general greeting in Isoko language which is spoken in Isoko local government area and Ndokwa local government area of Delta state. It can pass for “hello”. When someone says, “Me digwa” you respond, “Re do”. 14. Agba This is how to say hello in Igala which is widely spoken in Kogi state. When someone says ‘Agba’ you respond, ‘Awa’. 15. Wáà súnà This means “good morning” in Kaningkom-Nindem language which is spoken in Kaduna state. You could also say “Yeni a wo?” which means how are you. The Kaningkom-Nindem language is . 16. I hail, how far It is a very popular way of saying “hello” in pidgin. Source: https://www.naij.com/1104172-how-correctly-16-different-nigerian-languages.html cc: Seun, lalasticlala, bigfrancis21 1 Like |
Re: 16 Ways Of Saying "Hello" Correctly In Different Nigerian Languages by Nobody: 3:00pm On May 11, 2017 |
Very educative |
Re: 16 Ways Of Saying "Hello" Correctly In Different Nigerian Languages by Busaki: 8:37pm On May 11, 2017 |
Awesome work. |
Re: 16 Ways Of Saying "Hello" Correctly In Different Nigerian Languages by nengibo: 11:05am On May 12, 2017 |
Ibaatẹ is used as Good morning not as hello, which is Tobra in the Kalabari dialect 1 Like |
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