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How do you say Long time no see in Yoruba language?

The direct translation of "Long time no see" in Yoruba is:

"Ogóó tí a kó rí ara wa" (pronounced "O-goh-oh ti a koh ree ah-ra wah")

This literally translates to "Long time we did not see each other."

More informal options:

* "A ti pé" (pronounced "Ah ti peh") - "It has been a while"

* "Ó tí pé" (pronounced "Oh ti peh") - "It's been a while"

You can also use a greeting followed by "o ti pé" like:

* "E káa bò" o ti pé (pronounced "Eh ka-ah boh, oh ti peh") - "How are you? It's been a while"

* "Bawo ni?" o ti pé (pronounced "Bah-woh ni? Oh ti peh") - "How are you? It's been a while"

The choice of phrase depends on the context and your relationship with the person you are talking to.

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