Yoruba

edit

Etymology

edit

From ẹbọ +‎ á +‎ fín, literally May the sacrifice be successful

Pronunciation

edit

Interjection

edit

ẹbáfín!

  1. (Ekiti) a greeting for a king, high-ranking chief, priest or person; (in particular) when such a person is involved in traditional rites or ceremonies that involve sacrifices.
    Ẹbáfín ooo, àba mi, ìn mò kú ọdún
    Ẹbáfín ooo my father, I greet you on this your festival!
edit
  NODES
Note 1
Project 1