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Itsekiri Dictionary

Foundation Test — Dictionary – Dọkpẹ

WH-DIC-000002
Noun
daw- kpeh

Meanings

  1. Formal
    Gratitude
    Gratitude
    Mo Dọkpẹ
    I am greatful

Usage

Dọkpẹ is used to show gratitude in Itsekiri language

Etymology & historical notes

Dọkpẹ is from two words, Da and ọkpẹ
Da - To make
ọkpẹ - gratitude
When joined together the 'a' in Da will be dropped and the word become Dọkpẹ