ọganjọ

Yoruba

Alternative forms

• àgànjọ́

Etymology

From ọ̀gàn (“dark, severe”) +‎ ọjọ́ (“day”), literally “Dark part of the day”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔ̀.ɡã̀.d͡ʒɔ́/

Noun

ọ̀gànjọ́

1. (idiomatic) midnight (12am to 2am)

   Synonym: òrugànjọ́

Related terms

• òru (“night”)
• ààjìn (“postmidnight”)