kuuṣẹ

Yoruba

Yoruba phrasebook

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Etymology

From kú +‎ iṣẹ́.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /kúū.ʃɛ́/

Interjection

kúuṣẹ́

1. well done! (used when greeting someone either while working or after completing work)

Usage notes

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

Related terms

• káre (“well done”)

Descendants

• → Krio: kushɛ

See also

• káàsán
• kúùrọ̀lẹ́
• káalẹ́