aajo

See also: -aajö

Wolof

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʔaːɟɔ/

• Audio:

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Noun

aajo (definite form aajo ji)

1. attention, regard, consideration
2. needs, concern

Derived terms

• aajowoo

References

• Jean-Léopold Diouf (2003) Dictionnaire wolof-français et français-wolof (in French), France: Éditions Karthala, →ISBN, page 43

Yoruba

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /āá.d͡ʒò/

Noun

aájò

1. concern, pity, solicitude

   wọ́n ṣe aájò ènìyàn ― They showed serious concern for the people's welfare

2. solicitation of a priest or authority figure for help or advice regarding supernatural affairs.

Derived terms

• aájò-ẹwà (“beautification”)
• aájò gbígbóná (“insincere concern”)