yọ̀
The Yoruba word for 'rejoice' is yọ̀.
yọ̀ is a verb used to express the act of being happy.
Meaning: to be happy (verb)
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the feeling of yọ̀ is described as a 'cooling' of the heart, contrasting with the 'heat' associated with anger or distress.
- When expressing deep joy, Yoruba speakers may use the phrase inú mi dùn, which literally means 'my inside is sweet'.
- In Yoruba culture, the concept of 'rejoicing' is often inseparable from the physical act of dancing or rhythmic movement. To say one is truly yọ̀ often implies a state that demands a celebratory dance.
Examples in context
- Ẹ jẹ́ kí a yọ̀ fún ìṣẹ́gun yìí.Let us rejoice for this victory.
- Wọ́n yọ̀ fún ọmọ tuntun wọn.They rejoice for their new baby.
Example conversation
Titi tells Babatunde about her new job.
- TitiBabatunde, mo rí iṣẹ́ tuntun!Babatunde, I found a new job!
- BabatundeMo yọ̀ fún ẹ, Titi.I am happy for you, Titi.
- TitiẸ ṣeun gan-an.Thank you very much.
- BabatundeO tọ́ sí ẹ.You deserve it.
