ọmọ-ọba obinrin
The English word "princess" is translated into Yoruba as ọmọ-ọba obinrin.
ọmọ-ọba obinrin is a noun used to describe a female member of a royal family.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a compound of three parts: ọmọ meaning "child", ọba meaning "king" and obinrin meaning "woman" or "female".
Did you know?
- While ọmọ-ọba obinrin is the literal translation, Yoruba people may use specific titles like Olori depending on the woman's specific rank in the palace.
- In traditional Yoruba culture, the status of an ọmọ-ọba obinrin is not just about birth but about the spiritual and political lineage of the ọba.
- The term ọmọ-ọba is often used for any royal child regardless of gender, with obinrin added only when it is necessary to specify that the princess is female.
Examples in context
- Ọmọ-ọba obinrin náà rẹwà gan-an.The princess is very beautiful.
- Wọ́n sọ pé ọmọ-ọba obinrin náà ṣọ̀kan.They say the princess is kind.
- Ọmọ-ọba obinrin tí ó fẹ́ rí ẹranko.The princess who wants to see animals.
Example conversation
Femi and Yejide are reading a history book together.
- FemiTa ni ọmọ-ọba obinrin yìí?Who is this princess?
- YejideOrúkọ rẹ̀ ni Adeyemi.Her name is Adeyemi.
- FemiṢé ọmọ-ọba obinrin gidi ni?Is she a real princess?
- YejideBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, ó jẹ́ ọmọ-ọba.Yes, she is a royal.
