Meaning of ayubowan | Babel Free

Definitions

Salutation wishing the recipient a long life, typically as a greeting or a goodbye.

Sri-Lanka

Examples

“"Ayubowan, I am looking for a yam for my Suduhamy." I said.”

“Charming girls dressed in the traditional, low-country reddha and hattaya, welcomed the invitees at the regal Galle Face Hotel, with a customary ayubowan.”

“The cabin crew are all Sri Lankan and passengers are greeted on boarding with the traditional ayubowan ('may you have long life').”

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