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Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Fati99: 6:19pm On May 18, 2012 |
This question has been plaguing me for months and I would kindly like the well versed in English Language help me out. Ekaabo is welcome but please what is Ekujoko in English Language? Our cleaner at the office said "welldone" and that doesn't make sense, imagine sitting down for hours waiting to see a person and then someone/the secretary tells you "welldone", it is annoying while my funny brother says it is "welldone sitting", lol. So, Esteemed Nairalanders, what is Ekujoko in plain English or how do I greet someone who's been sitting for hours probably at the office/party etc Ekujoko. The correct answer (adjudged by all) gets a recharge card, =N=500 any network. [size=14pt]UPDATE:[/size] Wow, so many attempts. Thanks everybody but in my opinion geosegun is the closest and quite a number of people agree. At least I can always say "Thanks for being patient or thanks for your patience, the MD will see you in a moment". He is deserving of the recharge card or what do you guys think? Please choose/like the best answer. 2 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by emooo(m): 7:18pm On May 18, 2012 |
D ans is wel sitted 2 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by yusufcarez: 8:15pm On May 18, 2012 |
D meaning is Die sitting down. Wey my money abeg. 4 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by ishmael(m): 8:41pm On May 18, 2012 |
It means you're well sitted. 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Nobody: 8:46pm On May 18, 2012 |
Happy-Sitting! :/ #oya where's my r.card? 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Amecharaovoko(m): 9:02pm On May 18, 2012 |
It means 'sit tight'. Make it etisalat biko 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by matthew41(m): 9:04pm On May 18, 2012 |
Make ur self comfortable 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Fati99: 9:19am On May 19, 2012 |
lmao! you people sef, be serious joor. I like happy sitting but that's not it. NB: I am not asking for the literal meaning of Ekujoko, I am asking you guys to tell me how to say that to someone in English Language. |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Excelboi(m): 12:34pm On May 19, 2012 |
Fati99: This question has been plaguing me for months and I would kindly like the well versed in English Language help me out.Primarily EKU means WELLDONE and JOKO means SIT. But it can mean two things when used as a sentence cos yourba language has diversified meaning. For example; EKU IJOKO may mean = Hope you re well sitted and the response will be ESE, adupe. (yes, thank you). And the other meaning can be hope you re comfortable. But, all in all, if you want to use it as a greeting, just say; Hope you re well sitted!!! ..... 7 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Excelboi(m): 12:41pm On May 19, 2012 |
and again, if you are too translate it directly the major meaning, it will not make any sense... It will mean "welldone sitted"... So thatz all kpakam.. 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by chillaz(f): 12:44pm On May 19, 2012 |
Well sitted. I think the post above me is right.... Though am nt a yoruba by tribe... Lol |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by PeterKbaba: 5:13pm On May 19, 2012 |
Nigeria's Problem! Ahmadu Bello Speech 1964 till date (Pls take note of the first 30 seconds )/ Fela Speech? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p8B4IY3vgo&feature=related 3 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by cyril83(m): 5:15pm On May 19, 2012 |
Fati99: lmao! you people sef, be serious joor. I like happy sitting but that's not it.U can as well say" Welldone"...I don't think there's another word that can fit in. |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by PeeDaVinci: 5:15pm On May 19, 2012 |
the yoruba word " e ku ..." does not have any literal english translation. it is born out of a concept which does not exist in the english lang culture 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by worldman(m): 5:18pm On May 19, 2012 |
yusufcarez: D meaning is Die sitting down.u get it correct 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by cyril83(m): 5:18pm On May 19, 2012 |
Excelboi: Primarily EKU means WELLDONE and JOKO means SIT. But it can mean two things when used as a sentence cos yourba language has diversified meaning. For example; EKU IJOKO may mean = Hope you re well sitted and the response will be ESE, adupe. (yes, thank you). And the other meaning can be hope you re comfortable....Wrong quote "Hope you are well sitted" simply means you should sit very well for you not to fall down....I think Welldone is the right word for that 2 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by forkinsonlolo(m): 5:23pm On May 19, 2012 |
it means happy sitting.. eku means happy and ijoko means seat |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Rhymez(m): 5:26pm On May 19, 2012 |
Yoruba people and their funny greetings |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by worldman(m): 5:27pm On May 19, 2012 |
I m ashamed of all the yoruba people on this forum common eku ijoko u can provide the simple answer in english question 1, EKU answer DIE question 2, IJOKO sitting down means DIE why sitting down |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by illicit(m): 5:28pm On May 19, 2012 |
sit tight, or hope u sitting tight, simply meaning are u comfoertable or make urself comfortable? |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by PeterKbaba: 5:30pm On May 19, 2012 |
cyril83: ...Wrong quote "Hope you are well sitted" simply means you should sit very well for you not to fall down....I think Welldone is the right word for that I think Enjoying your sitting... just like eku alejo ( Enjoying your guest ) 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Idowuogbo(f): 5:32pm On May 19, 2012 |
and dis deserves front page? smh! |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by logica(m): 5:33pm On May 19, 2012 |
PeeDaVinci: the yoruba word " e ku ..." does not have any literal english translation. it is born out of a concept which does not exist in the english lang cultureIt does have a literal English translation - "greetings" or "compliments". So "E ku ijoko" literally translates to "greetings as you are seated". 3 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by DAY12(m): 5:34pm On May 19, 2012 |
Make yaself comfortable = Eku joko |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by infolpf: 5:36pm On May 19, 2012 |
Truth be told, the sarcasm and diplomacy of the Yoruba's cannot be translated into English. It would never do it justice. 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by PeterKbaba: 5:39pm On May 19, 2012 |
info@lpf: I Totally Agree with you |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Nobody: 5:40pm On May 19, 2012 |
I know you use it to greet people who are gathered and sitting down.You cannot translate it to English directly but to me,i will say ''happy gathering. |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by geosegun(m): 5:43pm On May 19, 2012 |
EKU-IJOKO literary means WELL-DONE FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE STILL SEATED. EKU here works as an adjective qualifying a Noun(IJOKO). As in EKU-ISE which means WELL-DONE FOR WORKING SO HARD. 7 Likes |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by bittyend(m): 5:44pm On May 19, 2012 |
Use your N500 to recharge your yoruba.. 1 Like |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by shadrach77: 5:44pm On May 19, 2012 |
it cannot be translated to english lierarily but i think the appropriate substitue for it is "i hope you are okay" OR "i hope you are cool" |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by AroOkigbo(m): 5:44pm On May 19, 2012 |
Idowuogbo: and dis deserves front page? smh!it's called "new nairaland" |
Re: Jamb Question - What Is "Eku Ijoko" In English ? (winner Gets Recharge Card) by Nobody: 5:47pm On May 19, 2012 |
geosegun: That is it. . .where is op ? send this guy the recharge card asap. 1 Like |
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