o dára
The English phrase 'okay' can be translated into Yoruba as o dára.
o dára is used as an interjection to express agreement, acceptance or to signal that something is satisfactory. In informal conversations, you may also use Ehen to signify agreement or acceptance, similar to saying 'alright' in English.
Meaning: OK (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase o dára literally translates to 'it is good'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In spoken Yoruba, the phrase is often pronounced with a high tone on the first syllable of 'o' (ó) to indicate a statement of fact.
Did you know?
- The word dára is a linguistic relative of words used to describe beauty, meaning that when you say something is 'okay', you are literally saying it is 'beautiful' or 'fine'.
- In some contexts, saying o dára repeatedly can signal impatience rather than agreement.
- The term o dára can also function as a way to end a conversation or a transaction, serving as a polite way to say 'it is settled'.
Examples in context
- O daadaa.That's fine.
- O dára, mo ti gbọ.Okay, I have heard you.
- O dára, n ó lọ báyìí.Okay, I am leaving now.
Example conversation
Olumide and Morenike are deciding on a meeting time.
- OlumideṢé a le pàdé ní agogo méjì?Can we meet at two o'clock?
- MorenikeO dára, mo yóò wà níbẹ̀.Okay, I will be there.
- OlumideMo dúpé, Morenike.Thank you, Morenike.
- MorenikeKò tọ́ pé, Olumide.You are welcome, Olumide.
