Hello: Ndewo
Say Ndewo to greet. Many people answer with Ndewo too.
How It Works
Ndewo is a common greeting and is also spelled Ndeewo. One course describes ndeewo as a greeting from the Owerri and Imo area, so it may not be the first greeting a family in another town uses. It is widely understood.
| Example | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ndewo. | Hello. |
| Ndewo, Obi. | Hello, Obi. |
| Ndewo, Maazị Obi. | Hello, Mr. Obi. |
Add a name or title to show respect. With an older person, greet first, and use a title and the name. After the greeting, ask Kedu ka ị mere? “How are you?”.
Examples (4)
- Ndewo.
Hello.
A plain greeting.
- Ndeewo.
Hello.
A second spelling of the same greeting.
- Ndewo, Obi.
Hello, Obi.
A name after the greeting.
- Ndewo, Maazị Obi.
Hello, Mr. Obi.
A title adds respect.
How It Connects
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