Yoruba

The English word ‘handsome’ can be expressed in Yoruba as arẹwa. arẹwa is more frequently used to describe a woman’s beauty.

The English word ‘nonsense’ is translated into Yoruba as yeye. yeye is used to refer to words that are meaningless or lack sense.

The English phrase “thank you, my love” is translated into Yoruba as ẹ ṣe, olólùfẹ́ mi.

In Yoruba, the English phrase “hi” is translated as bawo. bawo is used as a friendly, informal greeting.

The Yoruba word for water is omi. omi is the noun used to refer to the inorganic compound H₂O.

The English phrase ‘happy birthday’ is Ẹ ku Ayọ Ọjọ Ibi in Yoruba. You use Ẹ ku Ayọ Ọjọ Ibi to offer good wishes to someone on their birthday.

The Yoruba word for thief is olè. olè is a noun used to describe a person who carries out theft.

e ku igbadun is the Yoruba way to say cheers when making a toast.

Peace in Yoruba is àlāáfíà.

The Yoruba phrase for congratulations is ku oriire.