a o ki n dupẹ ara ẹni

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Yoruba

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Etymology

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From a (one) +‎ ò (negation prefix) +‎ (to do) +‎ ń (progressive marker) +‎ dúpẹ́ (to thank) +‎ ârâ (body) +‎ ẹni (one's body or self), literally One does not have to thank one's self for doing what is right, appropriate, just, compassionate to himself, close family, friends, relatives or community.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ā ò kí ŋ́ dú.k͡pɛ́ ā.ɾá ɛ̄.nĩ̄/

Interjection

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a ò kí ń dúpẹ́ ará ẹni!

  1. (idiomatic) you're welcome, don't mention it
    Synonym: kò tọ́pẹ́