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HOW TO SPEAK ESAN
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In the Esan language, greetings vary based on gender, age, and time of day.
For general greetings, men might use "Aisan" or "Khara"
(afternoon/evening), while women use "Doejie" (morning) or "Aijesan"
(afternoon/evening). There are also specific greetings for married women
("Ajiga") and married men ("Onogha").
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Morning Greetings:
Men: "Aisan" (to a man or woman) or "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Afternoon/Evening Greetings:
Men: "Khara" or "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Specific Greetings:
To a married woman: Men use "Onogha".
To a man, and to respond to greetings: Married women use "Ajiga".
Generic greeting for unmarried individuals: "Nmaje" can be used by both
men and women.
For more information on Esan greetings, you can visit this ASJP article or this
Facebook post.
Generative AI is experimental. Learn more
GREETINGS IN ESAN LAND MORNING SALUTATION (a) MEN
17 Aug 2018 — If the person being greeted is an adult male, the visitor could
say KHARA ABA. EVENING SALUTATIONS After evening meal it is incumbent
for all subordi...
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Esan People Blog
GREETINGS IN ESAN LANGUAGE MORNING SALUTATION: (a) MEN
11 Apr 2021 — Some, particularly amongst the older ones, greet with just
AIJE missing out this common Esan salutation of “DO” AFTERNOON
SALUTATIONS To elders and a...
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Esan People Blog
HERMENEUTICS OF THE GREETING RITUAL IN THE ESAN AND ... - ASJP
31 Dec 2023 — aisan. Greeting used by men to say good morning to a. man
or a woman (singular use by men) doejie. Greeting used by women to say
good morning to. a m...
ASJP
AI Overview
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In the Esan language, greetings vary based on gender, age, and time of day.
For general greetings, men might use "Aisan" or "Khara"
(afternoon/evening), while women use "Doejie" (morning) or "Aijesan"
(afternoon/evening). There are also specific greetings for married women
("Ajiga") and married men ("Onogha").
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Morning Greetings:
Men: "Aisan" (to a man or woman) or "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Afternoon/Evening Greetings:
Men: "Khara" or "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Specific Greetings:
To a married woman: Men use "Onogha".
To a man, and to respond to greetings: Married women use "Ajiga".
Generic greeting for unmarried individuals: "Nmaje" can be used by both
men and women.
For more information on Esan greetings, you can visit this ASJP article or this
Facebook post.
Generative AI is experimental. Learn more
GREETINGS IN ESAN LAND MORNING SALUTATION (a) MEN
17 Aug 2018 — If the person being greeted is an adult male, the visitor could
say KHARA ABA. EVENING SALUTATIONS After evening meal it is incumbent
for all subordi...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
GREETINGS IN ESAN LANGUAGE MORNING SALUTATION: (a) MEN
11 Apr 2021 — Some, particularly amongst the older ones, greet with just
AIJE missing out this common Esan salutation of “DO” AFTERNOON
SALUTATIONS To elders and a...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
HERMENEUTICS OF THE GREETING RITUAL IN THE ESAN AND ... - ASJP
31 Dec 2023 — aisan. Greeting used by men to say good morning to a. man
or a woman (singular use by men) doejie. Greeting used by women to say
good morning to. a m...
ASJP
AI Overview
+1
In the Esan language, greetings vary based on gender, age, and time of day.
For general greetings, men might use "Aisan" or "Khara"
(afternoon/evening), while women use "Doejie" (morning) or "Aijesan"
(afternoon/evening). There are also specific greetings for married women
("Ajiga") and married men ("Onogha").
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Morning Greetings:
Men: "Aisan" (to a man or woman) or "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Afternoon/Evening Greetings:
Men: "Khara" or "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Specific Greetings:
To a married woman: Men use "Onogha".
To a man, and to respond to greetings: Married women use "Ajiga".
Generic greeting for unmarried individuals: "Nmaje" can be used by both
men and women.
For more information on Esan greetings, you can visit this ASJP article or this
Facebook post.
Generative AI is experimental. Learn more
GREETINGS IN ESAN LAND MORNING SALUTATION (a) MEN
17 Aug 2018 — If the person being greeted is an adult male, the visitor could
say KHARA ABA. EVENING SALUTATIONS After evening meal it is incumbent
for all subordi...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
GREETINGS IN ESAN LANGUAGE MORNING SALUTATION: (a) MEN
11 Apr 2021 — Some, particularly amongst the older ones, greet with just
AIJE missing out this common Esan salutation of “DO” AFTERNOON
SALUTATIONS To elders and a...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
HERMENEUTICS OF THE GREETING RITUAL IN THE ESAN AND ... - ASJP
31 Dec 2023 — aisan. Greeting used by men to say good morning to a. man
or a woman (singular use by men) doejie. Greeting used by women to say
good morning to. a m...
ASJP
AI Overview
+1
In the Esan language, greetings vary based on gender, age, and time of day.
For general greetings, men might use "Aisan" or "Khara"
(afternoon/evening), while women use "Doejie" (morning) or "Aijesan"
(afternoon/evening). There are also specific greetings for married women
("Ajiga") and married men ("Onogha").
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Morning Greetings:
Men: "Aisan" (to a man or woman) or "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Afternoon/Evening Greetings:
Men: "Khara" or "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Specific Greetings:
To a married woman: Men use "Onogha".
To a man, and to respond to greetings: Married women use "Ajiga".
Generic greeting for unmarried individuals: "Nmaje" can be used by both
men and women.
For more information on Esan greetings, you can visit this ASJP article or this
Facebook post.
Generative AI is experimental. Learn more
GREETINGS IN ESAN LAND MORNING SALUTATION (a) MEN
17 Aug 2018 — If the person being greeted is an adult male, the visitor could
say KHARA ABA. EVENING SALUTATIONS After evening meal it is incumbent
for all subordi...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
GREETINGS IN ESAN LANGUAGE MORNING SALUTATION: (a) MEN
11 Apr 2021 — Some, particularly amongst the older ones, greet with just
AIJE missing out this common Esan salutation of “DO” AFTERNOON
SALUTATIONS To elders and a...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
HERMENEUTICS OF THE GREETING RITUAL IN THE ESAN AND ... - ASJP
31 Dec 2023 — aisan. Greeting used by men to say good morning to a. man
or a woman (singular use by men) doejie. Greeting used by women to say
good morning to. a m...
ASJP
AI Overview
+1
In the Esan language, greetings vary based on gender, age, and time of day.
For general greetings, men might use "Aisan" or "Khara"
(afternoon/evening), while women use "Doejie" (morning) or "Aijesan"
(afternoon/evening). There are also specific greetings for married women
("Ajiga") and married men ("Onogha").
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Morning Greetings:
Men: "Aisan" (to a man or woman) or "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Doejie" (to a man or woman).
Afternoon/Evening Greetings:
Men: "Khara" or "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Women: "Aijesan" (to a man or woman).
Specific Greetings:
To a married woman: Men use "Onogha".
To a man, and to respond to greetings: Married women use "Ajiga".
Generic greeting for unmarried individuals: "Nmaje" can be used by both
men and women.
For more information on Esan greetings, you can visit this ASJP article or this
Facebook post.
Generative AI is experimental. Learn more
GREETINGS IN ESAN LAND MORNING SALUTATION (a) MEN
17 Aug 2018 — If the person being greeted is an adult male, the visitor could
say KHARA ABA. EVENING SALUTATIONS After evening meal it is incumbent
for all subordi...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
GREETINGS IN ESAN LANGUAGE MORNING SALUTATION: (a) MEN
11 Apr 2021 — Some, particularly amongst the older ones, greet with just
AIJE missing out this common Esan salutation of “DO” AFTERNOON
SALUTATIONS To elders and a...
Facebook ·
Esan People Blog
HERMENEUTICS OF THE GREETING RITUAL IN THE ESAN AND ... - ASJP
31 Dec 2023 — aisan. Greeting used by men to say good morning to a. man
or a woman (singular use by men) doejie. Greeting used by women to say
good morning to. a m...
ASJP
