ewúrẹ́
The English word "goat" is translated into Yoruba as ewúrẹ́.
The term refers to the animal known as a goat.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Did you know?
- The word ewúrẹ́ can be used in proverbs to describe someone who is stubborn or refuses to follow directions.
- When discussing traditional Yoruba ceremonies, the type of 'goat' mentioned can signify the social status of the person performing the sacrifice. A 'white goat' is often preferred for specific sacred rituals.
- The word ewúrẹ́ is part of a linguistic system where tone is everything. Changing the tone of the syllables could accidentally turn the word for 'goat' into a completely different noun or verb.
Examples in context
- Mo rí ewúrẹ́ kan ní ọ̀nà.I saw a goat on the road.
Example conversation
Femi and Yejide are standing in a village field.
- FemiṢé o rí ewúrẹ́ tí mo fẹ́?Did you see the goat I want?
- YejideBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, mo rí ewúrẹ́ náà.Yes, I saw the goat.
- FemiNíbo ni ewúrẹ́ náà wà?Where is the goat?
- YejideÓ wà ní ìsàlẹ̀ igi náà.It is under that tree.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
