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Yoruba

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NGYoruba
A[a]
character
The first letter of the Yoruba alphabet, called á, which is used in writing words.

“A ni lẹ́tà àkọ́kọ́ nínú álífábẹ́ẹ̀tì.”

A is the first letter in the alphabet.

Also means
  1. The first letter of the Yoruba alphabet, called á and written in the Latin script.
  2. The first letter of the Yoruba alphabet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àdá[ah-dah]
noun
Machete

“Mú àdá rẹ kí o lọ gé koríko.”

Take your machete and go cut the grass.

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NGYoruba
Àga[Ah-gah]
Noun
Chair

“Mo jókòó lórí àga náà.”

I sat on the chair.

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aio[ā.īō]
noun
A small lizard known for changing its skin color to blend into its environment.

“Aio ní awọ tó ń yí padà.”

The chameleon has skin that changes.

Also means
  1. chameleon

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Ajá(Ajá)[aˈdʒɑ]
noun
A domesticated canine known for its loyalty and companionship to humans.

“Ajá mi tiene fún mi.”

My dog is loyal to me.

Also means
  1. Dog
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NGYoruba
Ajẹ(Aje)[AH-jeh]
noun
The financial gain made in a transaction after all expenses have been subtracted.

“Ajẹ wa jẹ́ pupọ lẹ́yìn tita ojúṣe wa.”

Our profit was substantial after the sale.

Also means
  1. Profit
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NGYoruba
àjọ[à.d͡ʒɔ̄]
noun
A group of people coming together for a specific purpose or meeting. It describes the act of working or gathering as a unit.

“Àjọ náà yóò wáyé ní ọ̀la.”

The meeting will take place tomorrow.

Also means
  1. organization
  2. meeting
  3. assembly
  4. the act of doing something together as a group

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
àmì[à.mĩ̀]
noun
Something that shows or represents an idea, place, or event.

“Àmì ìbẹ̀rẹ̀ òjò rírọ̀ ni awọ àwọsánmà tó ń bẹ lójú ọ̀run”

The sign of incoming rain is the colour of the clouds in the sky

Also means
  1. sign, mark, symbol
  2. sign

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àná[à-na]
adverb
yesterday

“Àná ni mo dé láti ìlú Èkó.”

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NGYoruba
Apá[A-pa]
Noun
Arm

“Apá mi lágbára.”

My arm is strong.

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Àpò[a-po]
noun
Bag

“Àpò mi ti sọnù.”

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NGYoruba
àre[à.ɾē]
noun
This noun refers to being proven right or having a valid excuse for one's actions. It can also mean justice.

“Ó ní àrè láti fi sọ̀rọ̀.”

He has a justification to speak.

Also means
  1. vindication, justification; justice
  2. excuse, pardon
  3. vindication

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àṣà[a-sa]
noun
This word encompasses the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group of people.

“Àṣà wa pọ̀ lọ́rọ̀.”

Our culture is rich.

Also means
  1. Culture
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NGYoruba
Àṣẹ(Àṣẹ)[àʃé]
noun
The power to make things happen, often associated with spoken words or prayers.

“Àṣẹ ni láti ṣẹ̀dá ìtọ́sọ́na.”

Power lies in creating direction.

Also means
  1. Power
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NGYoruba
Aṣọ[a-so]
noun
clothes

“Aṣọ tuntun ni mo wọ̀ fún ayẹyẹ náà.”

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NGYoruba
Àtẹ[ah-teh]
noun
Tray

“Ó gbé àtẹ ọjà rẹ̀ sí orí.”

She carried her market tray on her head.

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Abọ́[Ah-baw]
noun
Bowl

“Abọ́ náà ti fọ́ mọ́lẹ̀.”

The bowl has broken on the ground.

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NGYoruba
Adìẹ[ah-dee-eh]
noun
Chicken

“Adìẹ ń jẹ àgbàdo.”

The chicken is eating corn.

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agbe[ag-be]
noun
farmer
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NGYoruba
Àìná[à.ì.nã́]
name
This is a traditional Yoruba name given to girls who are born with the umbilical cord wrapped around their neck. It is considered a special or predestined name in Yoruba culture.

“Aina ti rí ọmọ bí.”

Aina has given birth to a child.

Also means
  1. a female given name, an orúkọ àmútọ̀runwá (“predestined name”), given to girls born with a nuchal cord
  2. a female given name for girls born with the umbilical cord around their neck

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Ayọ̀[a-yo]
noun
Joy or happiness

“Ayọ̀ kún inú ọkàn mi lónìí.”

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NGYoruba
Àárọ̀[àá.ɾɔ̀]
noun
morning

“Àárọ̀ yìí tutù gan-an.”

I woke up very early in the morning.

Also means
  1. origin, beginning, sunrise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ààrọ̀[àà.ɾɔ̀]
noun
A puzzle or a question phrased in a clever way that requires a thoughtful answer, often used in storytelling.

“Ẹ jẹ́ kí n pa ààrọ̀ kan fún yín.”

Let me tell you a riddle.

Also means
  1. riddle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Aáyán[Ah-ah-yan]
noun
Cockroach

“Aáyán sá wọ abẹ́ pẹpẹ.”

The cockroach ran under the shelf.

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Àbúrò[a-bu-ro]
noun
younger sibling

“Àbúrò mi n kàwé fún ìdánwò.”

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Àdàbà[À-dà-bà]
Noun
Dove

“Àdàbà funfun ni mo rí.”

I saw a white dove.

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NGYoruba
adaní[a-da-ni]
noun
soul
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NGYoruba
Àdánù[À-dá-nù]
Noun
Loss

“Àdánù nlá ni ó jẹ́ fún wa.”

It is a big loss for us.

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NGYoruba
Àdìrẹ(Adirè)[æ.dɪ.ˈrɛ]
noun
A piece of cloth worn on the head, often tied in various styles.

“Ó túndè àdìrẹ rẹ.”

She tied her headscarf.

Also means
  1. Headscarf
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NGYoruba
Adura(Adurà)[ádurà]
noun
A solemn request or expression of thanks addressed to God.

“Mo ní láti ṣe adura fún ìbáṣepọ̀ mi.”

I need to pray for my relationship.

Also means
  1. Prayer
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NGYoruba
Afárá[Ah-fah-rah]
Noun
Bridge

“Afárá náà gùn gan-an.”

The bridge is very long.

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Àgbọn[a-gbon]
noun
Coconut

“Omi àgbọn dùn mọ́ni gan-an.”

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NGYoruba
Agogo[Ah-go-go]
Noun
Clock

“Agogo mẹ́ta ti lù.”

It is three o'clock.

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àjàgà[à.d͡ʒà.ɡà]
noun
A wooden bar used to join two animals together for farm work, or a symbol of oppression.

“Àwọn màlúù náà wà lábẹ́ àjàgà.”

The cattle are under the yoke.

Also means
  1. yoke

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àjàjá[à.d͡ʒà.d͡ʒá]
name
An oríkì name for a man, meaning someone who fights and breaks away from captivity.

“Àjàjá jẹ́ onígboyà.”

Àjàjá is brave.

Also means
  1. A male oríkì name, meaning "One who fights and breaks free".
  2. A male oríkì name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àjàkà(Àjàkà)[à-jà-kà]
noun
A piece of jewelry worn around the neck.

“Ó ra àjàkà tuntun.”

She bought a new necklace.

Also means
  1. Necklace
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NGYoruba
ajáko[a-ja-ko]
noun
A wild dog that lives in the wild.

“Ajako jẹ́ ẹranko tó ń gbé nínú igbó.”

The jackal is an animal that lives in the forest.

Also means
  1. jackal, wild dog
  2. jackal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àjọṣe
noun
Interaction
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NGYoruba
Àkàbà[ah-kah-bah]
noun
Ladder

“Lo àkàbà láti gun orí òrùlé.”

Use a ladder to climb onto the roof.

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NGYoruba
Àkérè(Àkérè)[á-ké-rè]
noun
A small pouch sewn into or onto garments.

“Báwo ni mo ṣe le fi àkérè le.”

How can I put it in my pocket?

Also means
  1. Pocket
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NGYoruba
àkókò[a-ko-ko]
noun
time
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NGYoruba
Alága[ah-lah-gah]
noun
Chairperson

“Alága sọ pé kí a jókòó.”

The chairperson said we should sit.

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NGYoruba
Àpáta[ah-pah-tah]
noun
Rock

“Àpáta yìí tóbi gan-an.”

This rock is very big.

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Àpèjọ[ah-peh-jaw]
noun
Meeting

“Àpèjọ náà dára gan-an.”

The gathering was very good.

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Àpótí[ah-poh-tee]
Noun
Box

“Gbé àpótí yẹn wá fún mi.”

Bring that box for me.

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Arijẹ(Arije)[AH-ree-JEH]
noun
The cost incurred in the course of running a business.

“Arijẹ wa pọ̀ jùlọ nínú ọdún yìí.”

Our expenses have increased significantly this year.

Also means
  1. Expense
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NGYoruba
àtíkè[à.tí.kè]
noun
A fine cosmetic product, typically used on the face to make the skin look smooth or dry.

“ọmọbìnrín kun àtíkè”

The girl applied powder to her face

Also means
  1. powder, (in particular) face powder
  2. powder

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àtùpà[A-tu-pa]
Noun
Lamp

“Tan àtùpà kí o tó kàwé.”

Turn on the lamp before you read.

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Àwùjọ[a-wu-jo]
noun
Society/Community

“Àwùjọ wa ń fọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀.”

Our society cooperates.

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NGYoruba
Àyíká[a-yi-ka]
noun
Environment

“A ń dáàbò bo àyíká wa.”

We protect our environment.

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Àdùgbò[Ah-doo-gbo]
Noun
Neighborhood

“Àdùgbò wa dákẹ́ rọrọ.”

Our neighborhood is very quiet.

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Àgbàdo[À-gbà-do]
Noun
Maize

“Àgbàdo yìí dùn púpọ̀.”

This maize is very sweet.

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NGYoruba
Agbára[Ah-gba-rah]
Noun
Strength

“Ó lo agbára rẹ̀ láti ṣiṣẹ́.”

He used his strength to work.

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Akọ̀wé[Ah-kaw-way]
Noun
Secretary

“Akọ̀wé ń kọ lẹ́tà nínú ọ́fíìsì.”

The secretary is writing a letter in the office.

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Aláago[a-láa-go]
noun
Clock or watch

“Wo aláago rẹ kí o mọ àkókò.”

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NGYoruba
Àǹgólà[à.ŋ̀.ɡó.là]
name
A country located in Southern Africa.

“Angola wà ní gúúsù Áfíríkà.”

Angola is in Southern Africa.

Also means
  1. Angola (a country in Southern Africa)
  2. Angola

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Àníyàn[Ah-nee-yan]
noun
Anxiety or worry

“Àníyàn pọ̀ lọ́kàn rẹ̀ nípa ọjọ́ ọ̀la.”

There is a lot of anxiety in his heart about the future.

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NGYoruba
Awakọ̀[Ah-wah-kaw]
Noun
Driver

“Awakọ̀ náà mọṣẹ́ rẹ̀ dáadáa.”

The driver knows his job well.

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NGYoruba
Àwọ̀nu(Àwọ̀nu)[à-wọ̀-nu]
noun
A piece of cloth worn around the neck, usually with a dress shirt.

“Ó wọ àwọ̀nu gígùn.”

He wore a long tie.

Also means
  1. Tie
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NGYoruba
Àádọ́ta[Ah-ah-daw-tah]
Noun
Fifty

“Àádọ́ta náírà ni mo ra àkàrà yìí.”

I bought this bean cake for fifty naira.

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Àbáwọlé[Ah-ba-wor-leh]
noun
Entrance

“Àbáwọlé náà wà ní iwájú.”

The entrance is at the front.

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NGYoruba
Afẹ́fẹ́[a-fe-fe]
noun
Wind / Air

“Afẹ́fẹ́ tútù ń fẹ́.”

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NGYoruba
àgbébọ̀[à.ɡ͡bé.bɔ̀]
noun
A female chicken that has reached the age of laying eggs.

“Àgbébọ̀ mi ti bẹ̀rẹ̀ sí í yé ẹyin.”

My hen has started laying eggs.

Also means
  1. hen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
Ajọṣepọ(Ajoshepo)[AH-jaw-SHEH-poh]
noun
A legal business structure where two or more individuals manage and operate a business together.

“Ajọṣepọ yi lórí yóò ran wa lọwọ lati dẹ́ra àsìkò.”

This partnership will help us to seize opportunities.

Also means
  1. Partnership
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NGYoruba
Àlàáfíà[à-là-á-fí-à]
noun
Peace

“A ń gbàdúrà fún àlàáfíà lágbàyé.”

We pray for peace in the world.

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NGYoruba
Alápatà[Ah-lah-pah-tah]
Noun
Butcher

“Alápatà náà pa màlúù méjì.”

The butcher killed two cows.

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àràárọ̀[à.ɾàá.ɾɔ̀]
noun
This word refers to the time during every morning of the day.

“Mo máa ń jí láàárọ̀.”

I usually wake up every morning.

Also means
  1. every morning

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Àṣeyọrí[Ah-shay-yaw-ree]
Noun
Success

“Àṣeyọrí rẹ ṣe pàtàkì.”

Your success is important.

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Aṣọ-ìbò[A-sho-e-bo]
Noun
Blanket

“Mú aṣọ-ìbò wá nítorí òtútù.”

Bring a blanket because of the cold.

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àtíbàbà[à.tí.bà.bà]
noun
A temporary shelter made of fabric or other materials stretched over a frame.

“Wọ́n kọ́ àtíbàbà fún àwọn arìnrìn-àjò.”

They built a tent for the travelers.

Also means
  1. tent
  2. booth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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NGYoruba
afinihàn[ā.fī.nĩ̄.hã̀]
noun
A person who betrays someone or acts as a traitor to a cause or group.

“Kò yẹ kí o ṣe afinihàn fún àwọn ọ̀rẹ́ rẹ.”

It is not appropriate for you to act as a betrayer to your friends.

Also means
  1. betrayer
  2. traitor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Akíkanjú[Ah-kee-kan-joo]
noun
Brave or valiant person

“Akíkanjú ni ọmọ náà níbi iṣẹ́ rẹ̀.”

The child is a brave person in his work.

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Àkójọpọ̀(Akójọpọ̀)[ah-koh-joh-poh]
noun
A sequence of events over a period of time.

“Àkójọpọ̀ iṣẹ́ rẹ̀ jẹ́ kókó.”

Your project timeline is crucial.

Also means
  1. Timeline
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NGYoruba
Alákòóso[ah-lah-kohn-soh]
noun
administrator / director / manager

“Alákòóso ilé-ìwé fẹ́ rí gbogbo olùkọ́ lónìí.”

The school administrator wants to see all teachers today.

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NGYoruba
Atilẹyin(Atilẹyin)[AH-tee-LAY-yin]
noun
Financial assistance provided to ensure the success of a business or project.

“Atilẹyin yii ti bọkodo pupọ ni iṣẹ́ wa.”

This support has greatly boosted our operations.

Also means
  1. Support
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NGYoruba
àgàbàgebè[à.ɡà.bà.ɡē.bè]
noun
A word used to describe acting or behaving in a way that goes against one's true beliefs. It refers to someone who is insincere.

“Àgàbàgebè kò dára.”

Hypocrisy is not good.

Also means
  1. hypocrisy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Akẹ́kọ̀ọ́[a-kẹ-kọ-ọ]
noun
This noun describes an individual who is currently enrolled in an educational setting to learn.

“Akẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ń kàwé.”

The student is studying.

Also means
  1. Student
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NGYoruba
Alágbẹ̀dẹ[Ah-lah-gbeh-deh]
Noun
Blacksmith

“Alágbẹ̀dẹ ń rọ irin lọ́wọ́.”

The blacksmith is currently forging iron.

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Aláìbẹ̀rù[Ah-la-ee-be-roo]
noun
A fearless person

“Aláìbẹ̀rù ni jagunjagun náà.”

The warrior is a fearless person.

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NGYoruba
Àmì-ìrìnà[Ah-mee-e-ree-nah]
noun
Traffic sign

“Ẹ kíyèsí àmì-ìrìnà yẹn.”

Pay attention to that traffic sign.

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