kaabọ

Yoruba

Yoruba phrasebook

This entry is part of the phrasebook project, which presents criteria for inclusion based on utility, simplicity and commonness. For other Yoruba entries on this topic, see Greetings.

Alternative forms

• kúùbọ̀

Etymology

From kú +‎ àbọ̀.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /káà.bɔ̀/

Interjection

káàbọ̀!

1. welcome

Usage notes

When speaking respectfully, this must be immediately preceded by the pronoun ẹ.

Coordinate terms

• kúulé (“a greeting in response to "welcome"”)

Descendants

• → Fon: kwabɔ
• → Krio: kabɔ