ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀
The English word "banana" is translated as ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ in Yoruba.
ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ is a noun used to refer to the banana fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- The word ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ is the root for dodo, a popular fried plantain snack. While ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ refers to the fruit, dodo describes the specific culinary preparation that has become a global West African staple.
- In Yoruba culture, the plantain is often viewed as a 'security crop' because ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ can be harvested at various stages of maturity to provide food during lean seasons.
- In some traditional settings, the leaves of the ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ plant are used as natural wrapping for steaming foods, acting as a biodegradable foil.
Example sentences for Yoruba are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Yejide and Femi are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- YejideFemi, jọ̀wọ́ ràn mí lọ́wọ́ láti borí ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ yìí.Femi, please help me peel this banana.
- FemiÓ dára, Yejide, mo máa ṣe é.Okay, Yejide, I will do it.
- YejideǸjẹ́ a ní ọ̀gẹ̀dẹ̀ mìíràn?Do we have another banana?
- FemiBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, ó wà nínú agbáró.Yes, it is in the basket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “banana” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
