Yoruba edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

Interjection edit

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!

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