How to Say “King” in Yoruba
The Yoruba word for king is ọba. ọba refers to a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation.
How to Say “Brother” in Yoruba
The Yoruba word for brother is arákùnrin. arákùnrin is used to refer to a brother.
How to Say “God Bless Me” in Yoruba
The English phrase “god bless me” is translated into Yoruba as Ọlọ́run bù kún mi.
How to Say “Okay” in Yoruba
The English phrase ‘okay’ can be translated into Yoruba as o dára.
How to Say “Darling” in Yoruba
The Yoruba word for darling is olólùfẹ́. The term is an affectionate way to address someone who is very dear to you.
How to Say “Money” in Yoruba
The English word “money” is owó in Yoruba. The term refers to currency in a general sense.
How to Say “I Will Slap You” in Yoruba
The English phrase “I will slap you” is translated into Yoruba as Màá gba ẹ lẹ́ṣẹ̀.
How to Say “Beautiful Woman” in Yoruba
The English phrase “beautiful woman” is translated into Yoruba as obìnrin arẹwà.
How to Say “My Husband” in Edo
The English phrase “my husband” is translated into Edo as ọdọ mwẹ. This phrase is used by a woman to refer to the man to whom she is married.
How to Say “Aunt” in Yoruba
The Yoruba word for aunt is ẹ̀gbọ́n màmá mi obìnrin. Some Yoruba speakers in urban areas may adopt the word ‘Aunty’ to address their aunt.