pàntí
The Yoruba word for 'rubbish' is pàntí.
pàntí is used to refer to items of low quality.
Meaning: items of low quality (noun)
Did you know?
- When talking about 'rubbish' in a spiritual or traditional context, Yoruba speakers often use words that imply 'impurity' rather than just 'waste'.
- While pàntí refers to low quality items, Yoruba has distinct words to differentiate between organic waste and non-biodegradable refuse.
Example conversation
Titi and Tunde are looking at cheap electronics at a market.
- TitiTunde, wo ẹyọ this, ó dutan.Tunde, look at this one, it is cheap.
- TundeSùúrù, ohun yẹn jẹ pàntí.Wait, that thing is rubbish.
- TitiṢé o dájú?Are you sure?
- TundeBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, kò ní ṣiṣẹ́.Yes, it will not work.
