Yoruba

The English word “sorry” can be expressed in Yoruba as pẹ̀lẹ́.

The English word ‘big’ is translated into Yoruba as ńlá. The word ńlá is used to describe things that are of a great size.

The Yoruba phrase for “I want you” is Mo fẹ́ ẹ. This phrase is used to express romantic or sexual desire for another person.

The English word dog is translated into Yoruba as ajá. The word refers to the animal known as a dog.

The English word ‘love’ is translated into Yoruba as ìfẹ́. ìfẹ́ is a noun meaning strong affection.

The English phrase “are you mad?” is translated into Yoruba as Ṣé wèrè ni ẹ́?

The Yoruba word for crab is akàn. The term refers to the crustacean known as a crab.

The Yoruba verb to insult is èébú. The term èébú refers to the act of being insensitive, insolent or rude to someone.

The English word “brown” is translated into Yoruba as ilẹ̀ kòkó.

The English name Jesus is translated into Yoruba as Jésù. Jésù is the name used for the religious figure Jesus.