a o ki n dupẹ ara ẹni
Yoruba edit
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Etymology edit
From a (“one”) + ò (“negation prefix”) + kí (“to do”) + ń (“progressive marker”) + dúpẹ́ (“to thank”) + ârâ (“body”) + ẹni (“one's body or self”), literally “One does not have to thank one's self for doing what is right, appropriate, just, compassionate to himself, close family, friends, relatives or community”.
Pronunciation edit
Interjection edit
a ò kí ń dúpẹ́ ará ẹni!
- (idiomatic) you're welcome, don't mention it
- Synonym: kò tọ́pẹ́