How to Say “Thank You” in Luo

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erokamano
The English phrase "thank you" is expressed in Luo as erokamano.
erokamano is used as an expression of gratitude.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)

Did you know?

  • The phrase erokamano belongs to a language group that is Nilotic, meaning it is distantly related to languages spoken in Ethiopia and South Sudan rather than the Bantu languages common in neighboring regions.
  • The concept of gratitude in Luo culture is deeply tied to the idea of 'reciprocity', meaning a 'thank you' often implies a social bond that will be returned later.
  • The word erokamano functions more like a prayer for the recipient's wellbeing than a standard transactional 'thank you'.

Examples in context

  • Erokamano ahinya.
    Thank you very much.

Example conversation

Achieng gives Okoth a gift.

  1. Achieng

    Okoth, nikech weche maber.
    Okoth, for the kind words.
  2. Okoth

    Erokamano, Achieng.
    Thank you, Achieng.
  3. Achieng

    An go winjo maber.
    I feel good then.
  4. Okoth

    An bende erokamano.
    I am also thankful.

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