ọ̀la
The Yoruba word for tomorrow is ọ̀la.
The word ọ̀la is used as an adverb to indicate that an action will occur on the day after the present day.
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
Which one should you use?
The noun form meaning 'the day after the present day' is written as ọla.
Related words
Did you know?
- Yoruba poets frequently use the phonetic similarity between ọ̀la and ọlá to create puns that link the passage of time with the acquisition of wealth.
- In many Yoruba proverbs, ọ̀la is paired with àná (yesterday) to create a linguistic cycle that represents the inevitable flow of human destiny.
- When speaking about the general future, Yoruba speakers often prefer the phrase ọjọ́ iwájú, which translates literally to 'the day in front'.
Examples in context
- A ó rí ara wa lọ ọ̀la.We will see each other tomorrow.
- Ṣé ọ̀la ni o máa dé?Will you arrive tomorrow?
Example conversation
Titi and Olumide are planning a meeting.
- TitiṢé a le pàdé lónìí?Can we meet today?
- OlumideMi ò le wá lónìí, ṣùgbọ́n mo le wá ọ̀la.I cannot come today, but I can come tomorrow.
- TitiÓ dára, a óò rí ara wa ọ̀la.That is fine, we will see each other tomorrow.
- OlumideÓ dára, ó óò ṣe fún mi.Okay, that will work for me.
