How to Say “Good Evening” in Luo

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oimore
oimore is the Luo way to say good evening.
This phrase is used as a greeting during the evening hours.
Meaning: greeting said in the evening (intj)

Did you know?

  • In many Luo communities, a greeting is not merely a polite opening but a prerequisite for any social interaction or business transaction to proceed.
  • In a communal setting, a single person might say a greeting to a group, and the entire group is expected to respond in unison to acknowledge the visitor.
  • Because Luo is a tonal language, the pitch you use to say oimore can completely change how your emotion or intent is perceived by the listener.

Examples in context

  • Oimore, nigi ang'o?
    Good evening, how are things?

Example conversation

Achieng and Okoth meet on the street at sunset.

  1. Achieng

    Oimore, Okoth!
    Good evening, Okoth!
  2. Okoth

    Oimore, Achieng!
    Good evening, Achieng!
  3. Achieng

    Iriti maber?
    Has your day been good?
  4. Okoth

    Ee, itimo maber.
    Yes, it has been good.

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