rọra
In Yoruba, the phrase 'take it easy' is expressed as rọra.
The word rọra is used to mean relax. Additionally, the phrase Joko sere can be used informally to mean 'sit quietly' or 'just chill'.
Meaning: relax (verb)
Did you know?
- In Yoruba culture, describing a person as rọ̀ or 'soft' is a high compliment to their emotional intelligence and composure, rather than a comment on their physical touch.
- The word rọra is a beautiful combination of two words: rọ̀, meaning 'to be soft', and ara, meaning 'one's body'.
- Because rọra is rooted in the idea of the body becoming soft, it can be used to describe a person's gait or the speed at which they walk through a room.
Examples in context
- Rọra ni kí o rìn.You should walk at an easy pace.
Example conversation
Titi notices Babatunde is very stressed with his work.
- TitiBabatunde, o rí bí o ṣe kọ́kọ́ ṣe?Babatunde, do you see how you are rushing?
- BabatundeIṣẹ́ púpọ̀ ló wà lọ́wọ́ mi, Titi.I have too much work, Titi.
- TitiJọ̀ọ́, rọra kí o lè ronú dáadáa.Please, take it easy so you can think clearly.
- BabatundeO tọ́, ẹ ma jẹ́ kí n sinmi díẹ̀.You are right, let me rest for a bit.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rọra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
