lágbára
The Yoruba word for strong is lágbára.
lágbára is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is capable of producing great physical force.
Meaning: capable of producing great physical force (adj)
Did you know?
- In Yoruba culture, being lágbára is often linked to the concept of 'ase', a mystical force that allows a person to make things happen through their words.
- The prefix lá- in lágbára is a contraction of ní, meaning 'to have'. Therefore, saying someone is strong literally means they 'have power'.
- To describe someone who is mentally strong or resilient, Yoruba speakers often use terms related to the 'heart' ọkàn rather than the word lágbára.
Examples in context
- Wọ́n jẹ́ ènìyàn lágbára.They are strong people.
Example conversation
Tunde and Morenike are moving furniture in a room.
- TundeMorenike, jọ̀wọ́ ràn mí lọ́wọ́ nìyí.Morenike, please help me with this.
- MorenikeṢé ó wúwo tó bẹ́ẹ̀?Is it that heavy?
- TundeBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, mo ní lágbára láti gbé e.Yes, I need to be strong to lift it.
- MorenikeÓ dáa, ẹ jẹ́ kí a gbé e papọ̀.Okay, let us lift it together.
