kuujokoo

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

• kú ìjókòó

Etymology

From kú +‎ ìjókòó.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kúù.d͡ʒó.kòó/

Interjection

kúùjókòó

1. a greeting to someone who is sitting

Usage notes

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

Related terms

• kúùkàlẹ̀