hobe

How to say it

Meaning

an informal greeting used when meeting someone; hello.

Good to know

casual, informal greeting used mainly among peers.

Examples

• Hobe mugenzi wanjye!Hello, my friend!
• Ese uravuga hobe iyo uhuye n'abo uzi?Do you say hello when you meet people you know?
• Ntabwo yigeze ambwira "hobe."He never once said "hello" to me.
• Bazavuga hobe bagize umunsi mwiza.They will say hello and have a good day.