Please, thank you, sorry — the words that keep you polite.

• Jọ̀wọ́Please
• Ẹ jọ̀wọ́Please (respectful, to elder/group)
• Ẹ ṣéThank you (respectful)
• O ṣéThank you (to a peer)
• Kò tọ́pẹ́You're welcome / Don't mention it
• Má bínúSorry / Don't be angry (apology)
• Ẹ má bínúExcuse me / Sorry (respectful)
• Bẹ́ẹ̀niYes
• Bẹ́ẹ̀kọ́No
• BóyáMaybe / Perhaps
• DájúdájúOf course / Certainly