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').”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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