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Yoruba

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A
NGYoruba
Aárùndínlọ́gbọ̀n[Ah-roon-deen-law-gbon]
numeral
Twenty-five

“Ẹyin aárùndínlọ́gbọ̀n wà nínú apẹ náà.”

Twenty-five eggs are in the basket.

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NGYoruba
adaní[a-da-ni]
noun
soul
AI-generated
NGYoruba
agbe[ag-be]
noun
farmer
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Agogo[Ah-go-go]
Noun
Clock

“Agogo mẹ́ta ti lù.”

It is three o'clock.

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NGYoruba
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.

Adapted
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
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Aláago[a-láa-go]
noun
Clock or watch

“Wo aláago rẹ kí o mọ àkókò.”

AI-generated
NGYoruba
Aṣọ[a-so]
noun
clothes

“Aṣọ tuntun ni mo wọ̀ fún ayẹyẹ náà.”

AI-generated
À
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
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
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
AI-generated
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.

Adapted
NGYoruba
Àtẹ́lẹṣin(Atẹlẹṣin)[à-té-lè-shin]
noun
A strip of material worn around the waist to support trousers or hold up a skirt.

“Ó wọ àtẹ́lẹṣin tuntun.”

He wore a new belt.

Also means
  1. Belt
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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
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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B
NGYoruba
baba[ba-ba]
noun
father
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NGYoruba
Bàbá[bà-bá]
noun
Father

“Bàbá mi wà nílé.”

AI-generated
NGYoruba
Bàtá(Bàtá)[ˈbɑ.tɑ]
noun
Footwear meant to protect or adorn the feet.

“Mò rà bàtá tuntun.”

I bought new shoes.

Also means
  1. Shoes
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NGYoruba
Bàta ìkà(Bàta ikà)[bà-ta ì-kà]
noun
Foot coverings worn inside shoes.

“Máa ra bàta ìkà fun ọrẹ mi.”

I will buy socks for my friend.

Also means
  1. Socks
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NGYoruba
Bèbè(Bèbè)[ˈbɛ.bɛ]
noun
A flexible band worn around the waist to support clothing.

“Mò ń wò bébè tuntun yìí.”

I am looking at this new belt.

Also means
  1. Belt
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NGYoruba
bẹ́ẹ̀bẹ́ẹ̀[be-be]
noun
bed
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Bòrí(Bòrí)[ˈbɔ.rí]
noun
An ornamental headpiece worn as a symbol of power or authority.

“Ó fi bòrí rẹ hàn.”

He displayed his crown.

Also means
  1. Crown
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NGYoruba
Bréki(Bréki)[bré-ki]
noun
A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.

“Ó ń wọ bréki tó rọrùn.”

She is wearing a simple bracelet.

Also means
  1. Bracelet
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NGYoruba
Búburé(Búburé)[ˈbu.bu.rɛ]
noun
Hand coverings typically made of fabric or leather for warmth or protection.

“Ó wọ búburé nígbà tó ń ṣiṣẹ́.”

He wore gloves while working.

Also means
  1. Gloves
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Bùrúńdì[bù.ɾú.ŋ́.dì]
name
A country located in East Africa.

“Burundi jẹ́ orílẹ̀-èdè tó wà ní Ìlà-oòrùn Áfíríkà.”

Burundi is a country that is in East Africa.

Also means
  1. Burundi (a country in East Africa)
  2. Burundi

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

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D
NGYoruba
Dáadáa(Dáadáa)[dá-à-dá-à]
noun
Special clothing used during performances or plays.

“Wọ́n lo dáadáa fun ìṣàkóso.”

They used costumes for the play.

Also means
  1. Theatrical costume
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NGYoruba
Díẹ̀díẹ̀[dí-ẹ̀-dí-ẹ̀]
adverb
Slowly

“Rìn díẹ̀díẹ̀.”

Walk slowly.

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NGYoruba
Dìgá(Dìgá)[ˈdi.gɑ]
noun
A piece of jewelry worn on the ear, often as a decorative element.

“Ó wọ dìgá fẹ́rẹ́ ayé.”

She wore small earrings.

Also means
  1. Earring
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Dúdú[du-du]
adjective
black

“Ọkọ̀ ayọ́kẹ́lẹ́ dúdú ni ó ra.”

AI-generated
E
NGYoruba
Eefin(Eefin)[eh-fihn]
noun
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface.

“Eefin ti bo gbogbo ìlú yìí.”

Fog has covered the entire town.

Also means
  1. Fog
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Erin(Erin)[eˈrin]
noun
A large wading bird known for its distinctive pink feathers and long legs.

“Erin ni ẹyẹ tó wuyi.”

The flamingo is a beautiful bird.

Also means
  1. Flamingo
AI-generated
È
NGYoruba
Èfé(Éfé)[ɛ́fɛ́]
noun
A profound feeling of affection and care for others.

“Èfé ni ń ru wa pọ̀.”

Love is what binds us together.

Also means
  1. Love
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Èló(Èló)[è-ló]
noun
A piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering both legs.

“Ó fẹ́ wọ èló tuntun.”

He wants to wear new trousers.

Also means
  1. Trousers
AI-generated
Ẹ
NGYoruba
Ẹ kú[ẹ-kú]
interjection
This is a polite, pluralized greeting used to show respect to elders or a group of people.

“Ẹ kú àárọ̀!”

Good morning!

Also means
  1. Hello/Greetings
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Ẹ̀jẹ̀[e-je]
noun
Blood
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NGYoruba
Ẹ̀kọ́[e-ko]
noun
This refers to the formal process of teaching or learning, typically in a school or academic setting.

“Ẹ̀kọ́ ṣe pàtàkì púpọ̀.”

Education is very important.

Also means
  1. Education
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NGYoruba
ẹmí[e-mi]
noun
spirit
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NGYoruba
Ẹni tó bá fìdí gígùn bọ́, kì í fìdí ewu wọ̀
idiom
He who is truly careful will not fall into danger
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NGYoruba
Ẹ̀pè(Ẹ̀pè)[ẹ̀-pè]
noun
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head.

“Ó fi ẹ̀pè rẹ sọdọ.”

She wrapped her scarf around her.

Also means
  1. Scarf
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NGYoruba
Ẹran[ẹ-ran]
noun
meat

“Ẹran màlúù ni mo rà ní ọjà.”

AI-generated
NGYoruba
Ẹsẹ̀[ẹ-sẹ̀]
noun
Leg / Foot

“Ẹsẹ̀ mi ń dùn mí.”

AI-generated
NGYoruba
Ẹyẹ[e-ye]
noun
This refers to any animal that has feathers and wings, which is typically capable of flight.
Also means
  1. Bird
Teacher verified
NGYoruba
Ẹ̀yìn[e-yin]
noun
Back

“Ó wà ní ẹ̀yìn ilé.”

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F
NGYoruba
Fààrà(Fààrà)[fæ.ˈæ.ræ]
noun
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or over the shoulder for warmth or fashion.

“Ó gba fààrà rẹ lórí.”

She wrapped her scarf around her.

Also means
  1. Scarf
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NGYoruba
Fẹ́ràn[feh-ran]
verb
Love/Like

“Mo fẹ́ràn rẹ.”

I love you.

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NGYoruba
fèrè[fè.ɾè]
noun
This noun refers to a musical wind instrument like a flute or a whistle. It can also describe a balloon.

“Olórin náà fẹ́ fẹrè.”

The musician is playing the flute.

Also means
  1. flute; small type of whistle
  2. whistle
  3. balloon
  4. flute

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

Adapted
NGYoruba
Fífi(Fífi)[fí-fi]
noun
Eyewear that protects the eyes from sunlight.

“Ó ní fífi mẹ́ta.”

She has three pairs of sunglasses.

Also means
  1. Sunglasses
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NGYoruba
Fíti(Fíti)[ˈfi.ti]
noun
A head covering often worn for protection, warmth or style.

“Ó ní fíti tó lẹ́wa.”

She has a beautiful hat.

Also means
  1. Hat
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NGYoruba
Fún-in(Fun-in)[FOON-een]
noun
A sum of money borrowed; a transaction in which money is lent to an individual or organization.

“Wọn ti fọwọ́ sí fún-in fún iṣẹ́ tuntun.”

They have approved a loan for the new project.

Also means
  1. Loan
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NGYoruba
Fùn-un(Fùn-un)[fùn-un]
noun
A cord or strap worn around the neck for holding items.

“Ó fi fùn-un sọdọ.”

He used a lanyard to hold it.

Also means
  1. Lanyard
AI-generated
NGYoruba
Funfun[fun-fun]
adjective
white

“Mo fẹ́ràn láti wọ aṣọ funfun.”

AI-generated
G
NGYoruba
Gáḿbíà[ɡá.ŋ́.bí.à]
name
A country in West Africa or the river that flows through it.

“Gambia jẹ́ orílẹ̀-èdè tó wà ní Ìwọ̀-oòrùn Áfíríkà.”

Gambia is a country that is in West Africa.

Also means
  1. Gambia (a country in West Africa)
  2. River Gambia (a river in West Africa)
  3. Gambia

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

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NGYoruba
Gánà[ɡá.nà]
name
A country located in West Africa.

“Gana jẹ́ orílẹ̀-èdè tó wà ní Ìwọ̀ Oòrùn Áfíríkà.”

Ghana is a country located in West Africa.

Also means
  1. Ghana (a country in West Africa)
  2. Ghana

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

Adapted
NGYoruba
Gangé(Gangé)[gan-gay]
noun
A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in some cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

“Gangé ti bà jé ilé méjèèjì.”

The tornado destroyed two houses.

Also means
  1. Tornado
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NGYoruba
Gáùn(Gáùn)[gá-ùn]
noun
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes.

“Ó wọ gáùn nigbati ó ń jẹun.”

She wore an apron while cooking.

Also means
  1. Apron
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NGYoruba
Gbà[gba]
verb
To take, receive, or accept

“Gbà, owó rẹ nìyí.”

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NGYoruba
Gbéga[gbé-ga]
verb
To develop/promote

“A ń gbéga àwọn iṣẹ́ àgbègbè.”

We are developing community projects.

AI-generated
NGYoruba
gùn[goon]
verb
to be long, to be tall

“Ọ̀nà abúlé náà gùn gan-an.”

The path to the village is very long.

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I
NGYoruba
ibè tí àwọn ohun èlò
noun
shelf
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NGYoruba
ibi[i-bi]
noun
place
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NGYoruba
Ibi tó ṣá(Ibi tó ṣá)[ee-bee toe-shah]
noun
The time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon.

“Ibi tó ṣá ni gbogbo wa ṣàdá.”

We all gathered at sunset.

Also means
  1. Sunset
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NGYoruba
ibó[i-bo]
noun
table
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NGYoruba
Ilé[i-lé]
noun
This refers to a physical structure used as a dwelling place for individuals or families.

“Ilé mi tóbi.”

My house is big.

Also means
  1. House/Home
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NGYoruba
in[ĩ̄]
pron
A third-person singular object pronoun used for someone or something that is not being addressed with honor.

“Ó rí in.”

He saw him/her/it.

Also means
  1. him, her, it (third-person singular non-honorific object pronoun following a monosyllabic verb with a high-tone /ĩ/)
  2. him, her, it

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

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NGYoruba
Iná ilẹ́pdé(Iná ilẹ́pdé)[i.ná.ɪˈlɛ.p.dɛ]
noun
A decorative item fastened to clothing, often as an accessory.

“Ó fi iná ilẹ́pdé rẹ kún irun wọn.”

She adorned her hair with her brooch.

Also means
  1. Brooch
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NGYoruba
Iníwọ(Iníwọ)[iˈni.wɔ]
noun
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that protects its body.

“Iníwọ fi kò sí ọkọ.”

The tortoise doesn't leave its shell.

Also means
  1. Tortoise
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NGYoruba
Iṣẹ́-àṣelélọ́wọ́[ee-sheh ah-sheh-leh-law-waw]
noun
assignment / project

“Gbogbo wa ti parí iṣẹ́-àṣelélọ́wọ́ wa fún ọ̀sẹ̀ yìí.”

All of us have finished our assignment for this week.

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NGYoruba
Iṣeduro(Iseduro)[ee-SHEH-doo-roh]
noun
A financial arrangement to provide compensation for loss or damage in exchange for periodic payments.

“Iṣeduro jẹ́ igbesẹ pataki lati daabobo ohun-ini rẹ.”

Insurance is an important step to protect your assets.

Also means
  1. Insurance
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NGYoruba
Iṣọ́kẹ̀(Iṣọ́kẹ̀)[i-shọ́-kẹ̀]
noun
Jewelry worn on the ears.

“Ó rọ́ ẹ̀ṣọ́kẹ̀ ilẹ̀ nàá.”

She wore beautiful earrings.

Also means
  1. Earrings
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NGYoruba
Iṣòwò iná(Isowo ina)[ee-SHOH-wo ee-NAH]
noun
The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business.

“Iṣòwò iná ti dinku, nitorina a nilo lati jẹ́ olóòótọ́.”

The cash flow has decreased, so we need to be mindful.

Also means
  1. Cash flow
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NGYoruba
Iṣu[i-su]
noun
yam

“Iṣu dídín dùn gan-an pẹ̀lú ẹyin.”

AI-generated
NGYoruba
Iyalode(Iyalode)[iˈjalodɛ]
noun
A small bird known for its rapid wing beats and ability to hover in mid-air.

“Iyalode yí ń fo níbi.”

The hummingbird is flying here.

Also means
  1. Hummingbird
AI-generated
Ì
NGYoruba
ìyá[i-ya]
noun
mother
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NGYoruba
Ìdàgbàsókè[ee-dah-gba-so-keh]
noun
Development

“Ìdàgbàsókè ń wáyé ní ilẹ̀ wa.”

Development is occurring in our land.

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NGYoruba
ìfẹ́[i-fe]
noun
love
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NGYoruba
Ìgèlè(Ìgèlè)[iˈgɛ.lɛ]
noun
A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.

“Mò fé ra ìgèlè tuntun.”

I want to buy a new bracelet.

Also means
  1. Bracelet
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NGYoruba
Ìhòhò(Ihòhò)[ee-ho-ho]
noun
A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

“Ìhòhò dára lónìí.”

The clouds are beautiful today.

Also means
  1. Cloud
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NGYoruba
Ìkùukù[Ee-koo-oo-koo]
noun
Cloud

“Ìkùukù dín ooru kù.”

Clouds reduced the heat.

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NGYoruba
Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ[i-mo-e-ro]
noun
Technology

“Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ ń yí ìgbésí ayé padà.”

Technology is changing lives.

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NGYoruba
Ìmọ̀-ọgbọ́n
noun
This refers to the formal study of thought and the fundamental nature of existence as explored by scholars.

“Ìmọ̀-ọgbọ́n àwọn Yorùbá jinlẹ̀.”

Yoruba philosophy is deep.

Also means
  1. Philosophy
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NGYoruba
Ìrànlọ́wọ́[i-ran-lo-wo]
noun
Help or assistance

“Mo nílò ìrànlọ́wọ́ rẹ lórí iṣẹ́ yìí.”

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NGYoruba
Ìtẹ́lọ́rùn[ee-teh-law-roon]
noun
Satisfaction

“Ìtẹ́lọ́rùn ni àmì ọrọ̀.”

Satisfaction is the sign of wealth.

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NGYoruba
Ìyàwó
noun
Wife

“Ìyàwó mi rẹwà.”

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J
NGYoruba
Jẹ́ kó di pẹ́(Je ko di pe)[d͡ʒɛ́ kɔ́ d̠i pɛ́]
idiom
This idiom means to prolong a situation or to delay resolution.

“Jẹ́ kó di pẹ́, ma fi ọrọ̀ náà sọ.”

Let it be drawn out; don't rush the conversation.

Also means
  1. Let it be drawn out
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NGYoruba
Jó[jo]
verb
To dance

“Ọmọ náà mọ̀ ọ́n jó.”

AI-generated
NGYoruba
Jọ̀wọ́
interjection
This is a polite term employed when making a request to show deference and courtesy to the listener.

“Jọ̀wọ́, ṣe ìrànlọ́wọ́ fún mi.”

Please, help me.

Also means
  1. Please
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K
NGYoruba
Káǹkà(Káǹkà)[ká-nkà]
noun
A piece of cloth worn on the head, often for cultural purposes.

“Ó wọ káǹkà àṣà.”

She wore a traditional headwrap.

Also means
  1. Headwrap
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NGYoruba
Kérééjì(Kérééjì)[keh-ray-eh-jee]
noun
Ice crystals that form on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing.

“Kérééjì ti bo ilẹ̀ lónìí.”

Frost has covered the ground today.

Also means
  1. Frost
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NGYoruba
Kẹtẹkẹtẹ(Kẹtẹkẹtẹ)[kɛtɛˈkɛtɛ]
noun
A small insect that lives in colonies and often builds intricate nests.

“Kẹtẹkẹtẹ n ṣiṣẹ́ pẹlú ara wọn.”

Ants work together.

Also means
  1. Ant
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NGYoruba
Kí a tó ráyè ṣèé, kó má jẹ́ ka ráyè láì ṭọ́
idiom
Before we can finish a task, we must take the necessary steps
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NGYoruba
kìlọ̀[kì.lɔ̀]
verb
To give someone advance notice of a possible danger or to advise them against a specific action.

“Wọ́n kìlọ̀ fún wa nípa ewu náà.”

They warned us about the danger.

Also means
  1. to warn

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

Adapted
NGYoruba
Kiribátì[kī.ɾī.bá.tì]
name
An island nation located in Oceania.

“Kiribati jẹ́ orílẹ̀-èdè tí ó wà ní Òséáníà.”

Kiribati is a country that is in Oceania.

Also means
  1. Kiribati (a country consisting mostly of the Gilbert Islands archipelago, located in Micronesia in Oceania)
  2. Kiribati

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

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Kọ́ lọ́́rùn(Ko lorun)[kɔ́ lɔ́ː.ɾùn]
idiom
This expression warns against potential pitfalls in a situation.

“Kọ́ lọ́́rùn, ó ní kó dán tinká.”

Beware the traps; it may not be easy.

Also means
  1. Beware the traps
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NGYoruba
Kọrin[ko-rin]
verb
To sing

“Ẹ jẹ́ kí á kọrin sí Olúwa.”

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Lèsótò[lè.só.tò]
name
A country located in Southern Africa.

“Orílẹ̀-èdè Lesoto wà ní Gúúsù Áfíríkà.”

The country of Lesotho is in Southern Africa.

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

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

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Lọ[lọ]
verb
to go

“Mo fẹ́ lọ sí ọjà láti ra oúnjẹ.”

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Lọ́la[lo-la]
adverb
This adverb is used to refer to the day that immediately follows the current day.

“A ó pàdé lọ́la.”

We will meet tomorrow.

Also means
  1. Tomorrow
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NGYoruba
Lónìí[lo-nii]
adverb
This adverb specifies that an event is happening during the current day, distinguishing it from yesterday or tomorrow.

“Lónìí jẹ́ ọjọ́ dára.”

Today is a good day.

Also means
  1. Today
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lori[lo-ri]
preposition
on/about
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Má bínú
interjection
This expression is used to offer an apology or to ask someone not to feel hurt after a mistake has been made.

“Má bínú, mo ṣe àṣìṣe.”

Sorry, I made a mistake.

Also means
  1. Sorry/Don't be angry
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NGYoruba
Màláwì[mà.lá.wì]
name
A country located in Southern Africa.

“Malawi wà ní gúúsù ilẹ̀ Áfíríkà.”

Malawi is in Southern Africa.

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

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

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Málì[má.lì]
name
A landlocked country situated in West Africa.

“Mali wà ní Ìwọ̀-oòrùn Áfíríkà.”

Mali is in West Africa.

Also means
  1. Mali (a country in West Africa)
  2. Mali

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

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Mẹ́jọ[me-jo]
number
Eight

“Agogo mẹ́jọ ni mo jí lárọ̀ yìí.”

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Mí ayé lo run(Mi aye lo run)[mí á.jɛ́ lɔ́.ɾun]
idiom
An expression reflecting the ephemeral nature of life, emphasizing the importance of appreciating every moment.

“Mí ayé lo run, ma gbàdúrà fún ìbáṣepọ̀ rẹ.”

Life is fleeting, pray for your relationships.

Also means
  1. Life is fleeting
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Mòǹgólíà[mò.ŋ̀.ɡó.lí.à]
name
A country located in East Asia.

“Mongolia jẹ́ orílẹ̀-èdè tó wà ní Ìlà Oòrùn Éṣíà.”

Mongolia is a country in East Asia.

Also means
  1. Mongolia (a country in East Asia)
  2. Mongolia (a Mongolian-speaking geographic region in East Asia, including the country of Mongolia (Outer Mongolia), the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia in China, and sometimes also Buryatia, Tuva and the Altai Republic in Russia)
  3. Mongolia

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

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Nàmíbíà[nà.mí.bí.à]
name
A country located in Southern Africa.

“Namibia jẹ́ orílẹ̀-èdè tó wà ní gúúsù Áfíríkà.”

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa.

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

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

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ni[ni]
preposition
This preposition is used to indicate a location or place where an object or person is situated.
Also means
  1. in/on/at
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ní[ní]
preposition
in/on/at
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ní àsẹ̀yìnwá àsẹ̀yìnbọ̀[nĩ́ à.sɛ̀.jĩ̀.wá à.sɛ̀.jĩ̀.bɔ̀]
adv
This term describes something that happens after a long period of time, in the end.

“Ní àsẹ̀yìnwá àsẹ̀yìnbọ̀, yíò rí i pé ó tọ̀nà.”

Eventually, he will see that it is correct.

Also means
  1. eventually
  2. in the end

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

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Odò(Odò)[ˈɔ.dɔ]
noun
A small bag used by women to carry personal items.

“Ó bẹ̀rẹ̀ odò rẹ.”

She opened her handbag.

Also means
  1. Handbag
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Ogbe(Ogbe)[oˈgbe]
noun
A type of bird often associated with peace and love, known for its cooing sound.

“Ogbe ma rò.”

The dove does not cry.

Also means
  1. Dove
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Ogbón(Ogbón)[oˈgboːn]
noun
A small rodent with a round body and long tail, often considered a pest.

“Ogbón ti jẹ́ ǹkan nínú ilé.”

The mouse has eaten something in the house.

Also means
  1. Mouse
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Ojó(Ojo)[oh-joh]
noun
Water that falls from clouds in droplets.

“Ojó ti n rú n'ibè.”

It is raining there.

Also means
  1. Rain
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ojoojumọ[o-jo-o-ju-mo]
noun
daily routine
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Ojú-ìwòye
noun
This noun is used to describe a person's individual way of interpreting or looking at a specific situation.

“Ojú-ìwòye rẹ ṣe pàtàkì.”

Your perspective is important.

Also means
  1. Perspective/Viewpoint
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Olódodo[Oh-loh-doh-doh]
Noun
Righteous person

“Olódodo ni bàbá mi.”

My father is a righteous person.

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Ologbo(Ologbo)[oˈloːgbo]
noun
A small domesticated feline known for its agility and playful behavior.

“Ologbo yí nkó orí ẹbi.”

This cat is on the roof.

Also means
  1. Cat
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Olóòótọ́[Oh-low-oh-toh]
noun
Truthful person

“Olóòótọ́ ni ọ̀rẹ́ mi.”

My friend is a truthful person.

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Olórí-kunkun[Oh-loh-ree koon-koon]
noun
A stubborn person

“Má ṣe jẹ́ olórí-kunkun nínú iṣẹ́ rẹ.”

Do not be a stubborn person in your work.

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Omí gbó(Omi gbo)[ɔ́.mì ɡbɔ́]
idiom
This expression symbolizes the idea that circumstances may change, highlighting impermanence.

“Omí gbó, rárá ní o yẹ k'ẹ́ fiyesi.”

Water flows; don't let it blind you.

Also means
  1. Water flows
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Oni-ọpọlọ(Oni-ọpọlọ)[oˈniˈoˈpɔlɔ]
noun
A large mammal with tusks and a trunk, known for its intelligence and social behavior.

“Oni-ọpọlọ jẹ́ ẹranko to tóbi jù lọ.”

The elephant is the largest animal.

Also means
  1. Elephant
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Ó
NGYoruba
Ó dàbọ̀
interjection
This phrase is used to signal the conclusion of an interaction before parting ways.

“Ó dàbọ̀, a ó pàdé lẹ́ẹ̀kan sí i.”

Goodbye, we will meet again.

Also means
  1. Goodbye
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Ò
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Òdòdó[Oh-doh-doh]
Noun
Flower

“Òdòdó yìí lẹ́wà gan-an.”

This flower is very beautiful.

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Òjò[o-jo]
noun
Rain

“Òjò ń rọ̀ níta.”

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ọkọ ofurufu[ọ-kọ-o-fu-ru-fu]
noun
airplane
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Ọbẹ̀[ọ-bẹ̀]
noun
Soup

“Ọbẹ̀ yìí dùn gan-an.”

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Ọdún[o-dun]
noun
Year

“Ẹ kú ọdún tuntun o!”

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ọ̀já[ɔ̀.d͡ʒá]
noun
A piece of cloth used to securely carry a baby on one's back. It can also refer to a sash worn as a sign of membership.

“abiyamọ́ fi ọ̀já gbé ọmọ pọ̀n”

The mother used a cloth sash to carry her child on her back

Also means
  1. belt, sash, often used to denotate membership or rank within a group
  2. baby sling; an additional cloth sash used to secure the ìpọnmọ when backing infants
  3. baby sling

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

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Ọkọ[ọ-kọ]
noun
Husband

“Ọkọ rẹ̀ jẹ́ èèyàn rere.”

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Ọ̀la[ọ-la]
adverb
tomorrow

“Ma rí ọ ní ọ̀la ní ibi iṣẹ́.”

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Ọlọ́gbọ́n[Aw-law-gbawn]
noun
A wise person

“Ọlọ́gbọ́n ènìyàn ni ọ̀rẹ́ mi.”

My friend is a wise person.

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Ọlọrun[o-lo-run]
noun
God
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Ọlọ́run(Olórun)[ɔ́lɔ́rùn]
noun
The Supreme Being or deity; the creator of the universe.

“Ọlọ́run ni mo gbà pé ó máa dá wa lórí.”

I believe that God will guide us.

Also means
  1. God
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Ọlọ́yàyà[Aw-law-ya-ya]
noun
A sociable person

“Èèyàn ọlọ́yàyà ni ìyá mi.”

My mother is a sociable person.

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Ọmọ[o-mo]
noun
child

“Ọmọ náà ń sunkún fún omi.”

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Ọmọlúwàbí[Aw-maw-loo-wah-bee]
noun
A person of good character

“Baba rẹ jẹ́ ọmọlúwàbí tòótọ́.”

Your father is a true person of good character.

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