kongoi
The Kalenjin word for thanks is kongoi.
kongoi is used to express appreciation or gratitude.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
Did you know?
- Kalenjin languages are tonal, meaning the pitch used when saying kongoi can alter the nuance of the appreciation.
- In traditional settings, a response to kongoi might not be a literal 'you are welcome' but a phrase that acknowledges the communal bond between the speakers.
- Because Kalenjin is a group of closely related languages, the word for 'thanks' might change slightly in pronunciation or spelling depending on whether you are speaking Nandi, Kipsigis, or another specific dialect.
Examples in context
- Kongoi.Thanks.
- Kongoi kobai.Thanks for the food.
Example conversation
Kiprono hands a book to Chepkorir.
- ChepkorirKongoi, Kiprono.Thanks, Kiprono.
- KipronoChamgei, Chepkorir.You're welcome, Chepkorir.
- ChepkorirKongoi missing missing.Thank you so much.
- KipronoKogul missing.No problem.
