ṣiri pake

Yoruba

Yoruba phrasebook

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Etymology

From ṣí (“open”) +‎ orí (“head”) +‎ pa (“to”) +‎ òkè (“up”), literally “Move your head up”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃí.ɾí k͡pà.kè/

Interjection

ṣírí pàkè

1. (Ẹgba) look up!