Yoruba

The English phrase “I love you, mom” is translated into Yoruba as Mo nifẹ rẹ, mama.

The Yoruba phrase for ‘love of my life’ is ifẹ ti aye mi.

The Yoruba phrase for “welcome” is Ẹ kú àbọ̀.

The English phrase “my sister” is translated into Yoruba as àbúrò mi obìnrin.

The English phrase “god thank you” is translated into Yoruba as Ọlọrun eṣeun.

The Yoruba word for husband is ọkọ. Ọkọ refers to a male partner in marriage.

The English phrase ‘abeg’ is expressed in Yoruba using jọwọ. jọwọ is used to express the concept of ‘please’ or to signify a request or a plea.

The English phrase numbers is translated into Yoruba as àwọn nọ́mbà. àwọn nọ́mbà refers to symbols or words used to count or measure things.

Nibo lo wa? is the Yoruba way to say “where are you?” This phrase is a question used to inquire about a person’s current physical location.

The Yoruba phrase for ‘leave me alone’ is fi mí sílẹ̀.