Yoruba

The English word “squid” is ẹja ẹlẹ́gùn in Yoruba. This term is used to refer to a squid, categorized as a sea animal.

The Yoruba word for “babe” (in the sense of an attractive person) is olólùfẹ́. The term is used to refer to an attractive person.

The Yoruba word for “mom” is màmá. màmá is used as an informal and affectionate term for a mother.

The Yoruba verb for “listen” is gbọ́.

The English phrase “my husband” is translated into Yoruba as ọkọ mi. ọkọ mi is used to refer to the man to whom a woman is married.

The Yoruba phrase for “god bless you” is Ọlọrun a bukun ọ. This phrase is used as an interjection when someone has sneezed.

The phrase to say “I hate you” in Yoruba is mo korira e. This phrase is used to express an intense dislike for someone.

The Yoruba verb for “sleep” is sùn. The verb sùn is used to describe the act of resting in a state of reduced consciousness.

The English phrase “call me” is translated into Yoruba as pè mí.

The Yoruba phrase for “shut up” is dákẹ́. The phrase dákẹ́ is used both to request silence and as a sharp command to stop someone from speaking.