Yorùbá phrases
How to say hello in Yorùbá
Hello in Yorùbá is “Pẹ̀lẹ́ o”. There are 2 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Pẹ̀lẹ́ o
Every way to say hello in Yorùbá
Pẹ̀lẹ́ o
Hello / sorry (to a friend)
Source: common usage, needs native check
Ẹ pẹ̀lẹ́ o
Hello / sorry (respectful)
Pẹ̀lẹ́ is a gentle greeting and also an expression of sympathy when someone is hurt or tired.
Source: common usage, needs native check
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How do you say hello in Yorùbá?
“Pẹ̀lẹ́ o” Other ways: “Ẹ pẹ̀lẹ́ o” (Hello / sorry (respectful)).
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