kuurọju

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 ìrọ́jú

Etymology

From kú +‎ ìrọ́jú.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kúù.ɾɔ́.d͡ʒú/

Interjection

kúùrọ́jú

1. a greeting to someone urging perseverance in a time of bereavement or unfortunate circumstances

   ẹ kúùrọ́jú o! ― I greet you for bearing the pain or loss!

Usage notes

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