Yoruba Language and Culture

"Ẹ jọ" is how you say "wake up" in Yoruba language.

In Yoruba, "wake up" is translated as "dúró".

"I am forever yours" in Yoruba is "Emi ti ko ni"iro to" means "I am forever yours".

Mainly in Nigeria, but also in Togo and Benin, which are western African countries.

You can say "Ọmọ iyawo mi" in Yoruba, which means "my lover".

"Mo fẹ́ rẹ́" is "I love you" in Yoruba.

"Ode kola" in Yoruba means "a rural area where kola nuts are grown." Kola nuts are significant in Yoruba culture and are used in various rituals and ceremonies.

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You can say "Mo gbogbo e fẹ́" in Yoruba to mean "I miss you too".

Gracious in Yoruba can be translated as "ẹni rere." It refers to someone who is kind, generous, or showing good manners towards others.

In Yoruba, sunflower is called "Ìrọ̀nwú."

"Ẹni tó bá fẹ́ ń ṣe àríyawoo oó ni ò gbọ́." This Yoruba phrase means "he who wants to live a long life must not hear everything."

The Yoruba name for castor oil plant is "Ewa Agoyin" or "Pamilerin"

"Ese pupo ati aye alafia."

To say "talk to you later" in Yoruba, you can say "kí n wá rí n lẹ́."

"Daddy" in Yoruba is "baba."

Oruko mi ni ....... [Owe-roo-kowe mee nee]

or

.... l'oruko mi [low-roo-kowe mee]

Edo

Akwa-Ibom

Rivers, Delta

Ondo

Oyo

"Ase" in Yoruba is pronounced as "ah-shay." It is commonly used to acknowledge a statement or wish for it to come true.

It is about the three friends

The word for mother in Yoruba language is "Iya."

You would say "ọkọ mi" in Yoruba to refer to your husband.

You can say "Emi ko dara" in Yoruba, which means "I am not well."

To say "downstairs" in Yoruba, you can use the phrase "nínú ìmúlẹ̀" which translates to "inside the bottom".

There are many languages spoken in Africa, so there isn't a single word for "poop" in African languages. The word for poop can vary depending on the specific language being spoken in a particular region.