Yoruba

The Yoruba word for cane is ọ̀pá.

To say ‘sit down’ in Yoruba, use jókòó. The verb refers to the action of assuming a sitting position from a standing position.

The Yoruba phrase for “I want to sleep” is mo fẹ́ sùn. This phrase is used to express a desire to go to bed or to fall asleep.

In Yoruba, “what is your name?” is expressed as Kí ni orúkọ rẹ? The phrase is used to ask someone for their name. The word Kini means “what” in Yoruba.

The English phrase “ok” can be translated into Yoruba as ó dáa.

The English word “good” is translated as dáadáa in Yoruba. The term is used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.

orúkọ mi ni is the Yoruba phrase for ‘my name is’. This phrase is used to identify yourself to others.

Báwo ni? is the Yoruba way to say “how are you doing?”.

The English phrase “go and sleep” is translated into Yoruba as lọ sùn.

The Yoruba word for witch is àjẹ́. àjẹ́ is a noun used to describe a person who uses magic.