ọjọ-ibi
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Yoruba[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From ọjọ́ (“day”) + ìbí (“birth”). Compare with Igala ọ́jọ́-úbí.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
ọjọ́-ìbí
- birthday
- Synonym: ayẹyẹ oríkádún
- Ẹ kú ọjọ́-ìbí! ― Happy birthday!
- Ọjọ́ wo ni ọjọ́-ìbí rẹ?
Ọjọ́-ìbí mi ni ọjọ́ kejìlélógún Oṣù-Òwéwe.- When is your birthday?
My birthday is September 22nd.
- When is your birthday?
Derived terms[edit]
- àsè ọjọ́-ìbí (“birthday party”)
- ọlọ́jọ́ ìbí (“birthday celebrant”)