ẹbafin

Yoruba

Yoruba phrasebook

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɛ̄.bá.fĩ́/

Interjection

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!

Related terms

• àbọrú àbọyè