It is also called Yoruba. It is currently spoken by about 20 million people.
The Yoruba people primarily speak the Yoruba language, which is a Niger-Congo language. However, many Yoruba people also speak English, which is a major language in Nigeria where the Yoruba people are predominantly located.
Yoruba people call cinnamon "owiwi" in their language.
Yoruba is a tribe, but it is also a language. Not all people from the Yoruba tribe speak Yoruba as a language, and not all people that speak Yoruba are from the Yoruba tribe. For example, some from Akwa-ibom, Bendel, Delta, or Rivers tribe speak Yoruba. But most from the Yoruba tribe speak Yoruba, or Pidgin English.
Rosemary is called "awolowo" in Yoruba. The Yoruba language is spoken in Nigeria and some other West African countries. Rosemary is a popular herb known for its culinary and medicinal uses, and its Yoruba name reflects its importance in traditional Yoruba cuisine and healing practices.
You say "I like Yoruba" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Moferan yoruba".
The Yoruba people primarily speak the Yoruba language, which is a Niger-Congo language. However, many Yoruba people also speak English, which is a major language in Nigeria where the Yoruba people are predominantly located.
Yoruba people call cinnamon "owiwi" in their language.
Yoruba is a tribe, but it is also a language. Not all people from the Yoruba tribe speak Yoruba as a language, and not all people that speak Yoruba are from the Yoruba tribe. For example, some from Akwa-ibom, Bendel, Delta, or Rivers tribe speak Yoruba. But most from the Yoruba tribe speak Yoruba, or Pidgin English.
Rosemary is called "awolowo" in Yoruba. The Yoruba language is spoken in Nigeria and some other West African countries. Rosemary is a popular herb known for its culinary and medicinal uses, and its Yoruba name reflects its importance in traditional Yoruba cuisine and healing practices.
You say "I like Yoruba" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Moferan yoruba".
Western culture has influenced Yoruba culture in various ways, such as through the introduction of Christianity and Western education, which have impacted traditional beliefs and practices. It has also influenced fashion, music, and language, resulting in a blend of traditional and modern influences in Yoruba society. Additionally, Western values like individualism and consumerism have started to shape social norms and behaviors among the Yoruba people.
You say "I am..." in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Omo...".
You say "How are you?" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Bawo lowa".
You say "Fire!" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Ina!".
You say "What is that called in Yoruba?" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Kini won npe ni ede yoruba?".
You say "My Yoruba is bad" in Yoruba language of the Western African origin as "Ede yoruba mi da".
"Welcome" in Yoruba language is "Ẹ ku abọ."