Mol 3, 42- Greetings (Nun 26 and 27) Flashcards
Women hello response
iko
To greet a grandfather
Nkakuyiaa
To greet a (cheif)
Lo aiguenani (Ol-aiguanani)
Boy (small)
Ol-ayioni (enkayioni)
Loo shoreta (il-choreta, inchorueta)
To greet (friends)
To greet a stranger (males only)
Apaayia lenye
Loo payiani (il-payiani)
To greet (elders, men, husbands)
To greet (Elder, Man, Husband)
My elder! (for men only)
Lo payian! (Ol-payian)
(Apaayia Lai!)
Noo Kokoo
O grandmothers!
Loo aiguenak (il-aiguanak)
To greet (Chiefs)
Entasupa!
Hello to group
Male(s) answer when called
Oe! (Oo!)
To greet a friend
(Greeting men only use)
Olchore lai, enchoruet ai
(ol-chore, en-choruet)
(Apaayia lai)
To greet a father
Papaai
Women’s response when called
Eeo!
noo yieyio
To greet mothers
To greet a boy
Eero!
Entakuenya
Hello to women
To greet a (girl)
Na tito (En-tito)
To greet a grandmother
Kokoo
Bye
Ole sere (sere)
Oyie!
To greet boys
Na tomonok! (in-tomonok)
Note: Can also use Na kituaak (in-kituaak) but considered derogatory in some parts
Greeting (wives)
Hello to woman
Takuenya
To greet (Young Bride)
Na siankiki (e-siankiki)
Na toyie (in-toyie)
To greet (girls)
Na siankikin (i-siankikin)
To greet (Young Brides)
To greet a (woman/wife)
Na tomononi (En-tomononi)
Note: In past Na kitok (en-kitok) was used but is considered derogatory now.
Hello response
Ipa!
Hello
Supa
Loo Nkakuyiaa
O Grandfathers!
To greet a mama
Yieyio
Loo Papaai
O fathers!
il-ayiok
Boys
Lo murran! (il-murran)
Greeting (warriors)
To greet (Warrior)
Lo murrani! (ol-murrani)
