GREETINGS IN ESAN
By Eve Ikuenobe-Otaigbe
As stated previously, Esan greetings, words, differ from each other.
From women,
BODIAYE How are you?
OFURE/ ODIAMENMEN It is well
EGBE DAEN? Are you ok?
BU WA KI LU What are you up to?
OKHIN BUE Good bye
OBO KHIAN Welcome
EA YE No
EHE Yes
ME WA KHA I disagree
MUDIA FO Hold on!
KHAN MUN Go on!
DO O TUA Sit down!
KPA NO Get up!
NO WEH Sleep
Culled from The Esan People of Nigeria
By Eve Ikuenobe-Otaigbe
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