a o ki n dupẹ ara ẹni

Yoruba

Yoruba phrasebook

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Etymology

From a (“one”) +‎ ò (“negation prefix”) +‎ kí (“to do”) +‎ ń (“progressive marker”) +‎ dúpẹ́ (“to thank”) +‎ ârâ (“body”) +‎ ẹni (“one's body or self”), literally “One does not have to thank one's self for doing what is right, appropriate, just, compassionate to himself, close family, friends, relatives or community”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ā ò kí ŋ́ dú.k͡pɛ́ ā.ɾá ɛ̄.nĩ̄/

Interjection

a ò kí ń dúpẹ́ ará ẹni!

1. (idiomatic) you're welcome, don't mention it

   Synonym: kò tọ́pẹ́