Ndeewo
Ndeewo is the Igbo way to say good evening.
Meaning: greeting said in the evening (intj)
Did you know?
- The greeting Ndeewo is versatile and functions as a general greeting for any time of day or a way to say hello to a stranger.
- Because Igbo is a tonal language, a slight change in the pitch of the syllables in Ndeewo can alter the perceived level of warmth or formality.
- In many traditional settings, an evening greeting is considered incomplete without also acknowledging the well-being of the person's household.
Examples in context
- Ndeewo, nne.Good evening, mother.
Example conversation
Chidi arrives at Ada's house as the sun is setting.
- ChidiNdeewo, Ada.Good evening, Ada.
- AdaNdeewo, Chidi.Good evening, Chidi.
- ChidiKedu ka ọ dị?How are you?
- AdaỌ dị mma.It is good.
