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What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(m): 6:27pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
Yoruba Language has some confusing words that cannot be translated into literal English Language. Let's take a look at the word 'Ekúùlé' for instance, we all know it is used when you greet someone who's at home when you arrive home from a place. But the million-dollar question here is:- What does Ekúùlé literally mean in English? ![]() |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by funshint(m): 6:33pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
"Ekuule" or "Eku ile" is a simple way of announcing your home-coming in yoruba custom i.e "I'm back" or "I'm back home" |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(m): 6:39pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
funshint:Yeah... Like I said, it doesn't have a literal translation... I'm back - Mo ti dé I'm back home - Mo ti wà nilé Translate Ekúulé |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by Lucifersticlala: 7:06pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
It literally means "die in your house". Thank me later. *spits ![]() |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by funshint(m): 7:27pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
Lucifersticlala:Don't worry; God's love will soon arrest you. *smiles 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(m): 7:58pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
This should move to FP, I believe some strong village Yoruba people will know it. lalasticlala |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by fantasticone1(m): 9:31pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
BankyGee:Eku ile literally means you are asking those at home if they fine. You are also trying to tell those at home that you're back from a trip or journey. Their response will be "Eku abo" What makes the sentence a little confusing is the word "Eku". Most people used to think it means "how". But it can used in diverse ways. Also, we deal with the real not the literal meanings in Yoruba. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by BankyGee(m): 9:50pm On Apr 28, 2019 |
fantasticone1:Hmmm... Thanks ![]() |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by bluke(m): 12:07pm On Apr 29, 2019 |
Lucifersticlala: u dey think atiku 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: What Does Ekúùlé Mean In English Language? by Opiletool(m): 3:34am On Apr 30, 2019 |
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