Ó yẹ fún ìyìn
[Oh yeh foon ee-yin]
phrase
LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)
Meaning- He/She deserves praise
- You use this phrase to highlight that someone's actions have earned them honor or recognition.
Ó yẹ fún ìyìn fún iṣẹ́ rẹ̀.
He deserves praise for his work.
Ó yẹ fún ìyìn láti ṣe bẹ́ẹ̀.
She deserves praise to do so.
PronunciationOh yeh foon ee-yin
Registerrespectful
How it is usedUsed to acknowledge someone's achievement or good deed.
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