àjẹ́
The Yoruba word for witch is àjẹ́.
àjẹ́ is a noun used to describe a person who uses magic.
Meaning: person who uses magic (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun àjẹ́ can be used to refer to a single witch or to the concept of witchcraft itself.
When do people say it?
In Yoruba culture, àjẹ́ often refers to a woman with supernatural powers, frequently associated with the concept of 'witchcraft' or 'spiritual power' rather than just a generic fantasy figure.
Did you know?
- The concept of àjẹ́ is closely tied to the idea of 'night travel', where the practitioner's spirit leaves their body to operate in the spiritual realm.
- The essence of being an àjẹ́ is often seen as an inherited or innate spiritual status rather than a skill that is learned through study.
- In traditional Yoruba belief, the power of the àjẹ́ is often linked to the 'mothers' and the ancestral feminine energy that maintains cosmic balance.
Examples in context
- Àjẹ́ kan wà nínú abúlé yìí.There is a witch in this village.
- Ìtàn àjẹ́ kan ni mo gbọ́.I heard a story about a witch.
Example conversation
Titi and Tunde are discussing a spooky old story.
- TitiTunde, ǹjẹ́ o gbọ́ nípa àjẹ́ náà?Tunde, have you heard about the witch?
- TundeBẹ́ẹ̀ ni, mo gbọ́ pé ó léwu.Yes, I heard that she is dangerous.
- TitiÓ ń lo ìṣẹ̀gun láti ṣiṣẹ́ magic.She uses potions to do magic.
- TundeÌtàn àjẹ́ yìí jinlẹ̀ gan-an.This witch story is very deep.
