Language/Ebira/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings
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Ebira, or Igbira, is a language spoken in Nigeria. The Ebira people are renowned for their warm hospitality and welcoming nature towards visitors. They take great pride in treating their guests with kindness and respect, which has earned them a reputation as some of the friendliest people in Nigeria. Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others. If you’re planning a trip to Nigeria or are trying to learn Ebira, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
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Main Greetings in Ebira Language[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will explore the main greetings in the Ebira language, from basic expressions like "sannu" (hello) to more complex greetings like "ejo-ohu" (good morning): Note: The Ebira language has several dialects, and some of the spellings may vary depending on the specific dialect.
| English | Ebira |
|---|---|
| Hello | Oseni |
| Good morning | Ek̲i̲ra o̲h̲o̲ |
| Good afternoon | Ek̲i̲ra e̲r̲e̲r̲e̲ |
| Good evening | Ek̲i̲ra u̲v̲o̲ |
| How are you? | Ozi̲za k̲e̲h̲i̲ne̲? |
| I'm fine, thank you | Ozi̲za v̲i̲ne̲, a̲do̲yi̲ya |
| What's your name? | I̲za̲ k̲o̲gh̲e̲? |
| My name is... | K̲o̲gh̲o̲m̲i̲... |
| English | Ebira |
|---|---|
| general greeting | Wao |
| general greeting | Wadahi |
| general greeting | Wadahi oo |
| morning greeting | Nyene |
| reply to Nyene | Kaneri |
| how are you? | Ete me ya? |
| how is your family? | Iyina ete me ya? |
| general greeting in the Okene dialect [igb-oke] | Tao |
| general greeting in the Igara dialect [igb-iga] | Chao |
| afternoon greeting in the Igara dialect [igb-iga] | Yanrodu |
| evening greeting in the Igara dialect [igb-iga] | Yanroruva |
| greeting spoken to a chief in the Koto dialect [igb-kot] | Otaru |
| greeting spoken by a visitor | Nyeehi |
| welcome greeting, reply to Nyeehi | Nyaase |
| welcome greeting | Kane |
| Hope you are fine? | Avu dahi? |
| What about your mother? | Onyi Awu yo? |
| What about your father? | Ada awu yo? |
| Long time no see | Anyari Ekuhi Eta |
| What is your name? | Ireha awu ri? |
| I am fine | Ma dahi |
| My town | Ekura ami |
| My Mouth | Irenu Ami |
| My Mother | Onyi Ami |
| I thank God | Ma ku Ohomorihi Avo |
| Yes | Ee |
| No | Heiye |
| Maybe | Eiyara |
| I don’t know | Meiye |
| Please | Arihini |
| How much is this? | Oya Osoni vi? |
| I am coming | Mave |
| Wait for me | Je zimi |
| Come back | Vave |
| I am missing you | Eiyi Awu Aturami |
| Leave me alone | Navomi he |
Videos[edit | edit source]
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How To Greet in Ebira Language[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- https://www.ebiraonline.com.ng/2020/03/basic-greetings-in-ebira-language.html
- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL5CoJsLU_A
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rcM__PzSVE
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AMqS5N28vw
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