Ó dàbọ̀
The English phrase bye bye is Ó dàbọ̀ in Yoruba.
Ó dàbọ̀ is the standard way to say goodbye when you are the one departing or leaving a person.
Did you know?
- The phrase Ó dà bọ̀ literally translates to 'it will be/become' followed by 'return', implying a certainty that the paths of the speaker and listener will cross again.
- In Yoruba culture, it is often more polite to use a phrase like Ó dà bọ̀ accompanied by a slight bow or a gesture of respect rather than just a verbal departure.
- Yoruba speakers often pair a goodbye with the word Ẹ n lẹ, which functions as a greeting both when arriving and when departing in certain informal contexts.
Examples in context
- Odabo oGoodbye
- Pele o. OdaboSorry. Goodbye
- O dabo oBye bye
- Ó dàbọ̀, ọ̀rẹ́ mi.Bye bye, my friend.
- Inú mi dùn láti rí ẹ, ó dàbọ̀.I was happy to see you, bye bye.
- Ó dàbọ̀, ẹ jẹ́ kí á rí ara wa.Bye bye, let us see each other (again).
Example conversation
Olumide and Folake are leaving a cafe.
- OlumideÓ dàbọ̀, Folake.Bye bye, Folake.
- FolakeÓ dàbọ̀, Olumide.Bye bye, Olumide.
- OlumideKá rí ara wa lórí.Let us see each other again.
- FolakeBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, ó dàbọ̀.Yes, bye bye.
