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What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(op): 6:27pm On Apr 28, 2019

Yoruba Language has some confusing words that cannot be translated into literal English Language.
Let's take a look at the word 'Ekúùlé' for instance, we all know it is used when you greet someone who's at home when you arrive home from a place.
But the million-dollar question here is:-
What does Ekúùlé literally mean in English? undecided

Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by funshint(m): 6:33pm On Apr 28, 2019

"Ekuule" or "Eku ile" is a simple way of announcing your home-coming in yoruba custom i.e "I'm back" or "I'm back home"

Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(op): 6:39pm On Apr 28, 2019

funshint:
"Ekuule" or "Eku ile" is a simple way of announcing your home-coming in yoruba custom i.e "I'm back" or "I'm back home"

Yeah... Like I said, it doesn't have a literal translation...
I'm back - Mo ti dé
I'm back home - Mo ti wà nilé
Translate Ekúulé

Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by Lucifersticlala: 7:06pm On Apr 28, 2019

It literally means "die in your house".

Thank me later.

*spits angry

Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by funshint(m): 7:27pm On Apr 28, 2019

Lucifersticlala:
It literally means "die in your house".

Thank me later.

*spits

Don't worry; God's love will soon arrest you. *smiles

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Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(op): 7:58pm On Apr 28, 2019

This should move to FP, I believe some strong village Yoruba people will know it.
lalasticlala

Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by fantasticone1(m): 9:31pm On Apr 28, 2019

BankyGee:
Yoruba Language has some confusing words that cannot be translated into literal English Language.
Let's take a look at the word 'Ekúùlé' for instance, we all know it is used when you greet someone who's at home when you arrive home from a place.
But the million-dollar question here is:-
What does Ekúùlé literally mean in English?

Eku ile literally means you are asking those at home if they fine. You are also trying to tell those at home that you're back from a trip or journey. Their response will be "Eku abo"

What makes the sentence a little confusing is the word "Eku". Most people used to think it means "how". But it can used in diverse ways. Also, we deal with the real not the literal meanings in Yoruba.

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Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(op): 9:50pm On Apr 28, 2019

fantasticone1:
Eku ile literally means you are asking those at home if they fine. You are also trying to tell those at home that you're back from a trip or journey. Their response will be "Eku abo"

What makes the sentence a little confusing is the word "Eku". Most people used to think it means "how". But it can used in diverse ways. Also, we deal with the real not the literal meanings in Yoruba.

Hmmm... Thanks grin

Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by bluke(m): 12:07pm On Apr 29, 2019

Lucifersticlala:
It literally means "die in your house".

Thank me later.

*spits

u dey think atiku

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Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by Opiletool(m): 3:34am On Apr 30, 2019*

BankyGee:
Yoruba Language has some confusing words that cannot be translated into literal English Language.
Let's take a look at the word 'Ekúùlé' for instance, we all know it is used when you greet someone who's at home when you arrive home from a place.
But the million-dollar question here is:-
What does Ekúùlé literally mean in English?

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