I dey hail
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A friendly and informal greeting, meaning 'I greet you' or 'I salute you'.
"Oga, I dey hail o!"
Pronunciation:/aɪ deɪ heɪl/
Origin:A Pidgin phrase where 'dey' is a present tense marker ('am') and 'hail' is from English. It literally translates to 'I am hailing/greeting you'.
Part of Speech:Greeting Phrase
Synonyms:I greet you, Greetings, Salute
More Examples:
"My guy, I dey hail."
Popularized by:A common, respectful, yet casual greeting used among peers and to show respect to seniors in informal settings.