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Yoruba and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
Yoruba belongs to the Niger-Congo family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.
Yoruba: Approximately 46-50 million speakers worldwide, with about 44 million in Nigeria and significant populations in Benin and diaspora. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Yoruba to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Kaabo | Hello |
| E ku ojumo | Good morning |
| Ti o dara Friday | Good afternoon |
| O dara aṣalẹ | Good evening |
| E ku ale | Good night |
| E ku | Goodbye |
| Wo o nigbamii | See you later |
| A ri e lola | See you tomorrow |
| Kaabo | Welcome |
| Bawo ni o? | How are you? |
| Mo dara, o ṣeun | I am fine, thank you |
| E ku ojo rere | Have a good day |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Jọwọ | Please |
| E seun | Thank you |
| E se pupo | Thank you very much |
| O wa kaabo | You are welcome |
| Bẹẹni | Yes |
| Rara | No |
| E jowo | Excuse me |
| Ma binu | I am sorry |
| Ko si wahala | No problem |
| Dajudaju | Of course |
| Oriire | Congratulations |
| Oriire | Good luck |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Kini oruko re? | What is your name? |
| O dara lati pade yin | Nice to meet you |
| Nibo ni o ti wa? | Where are you from? |
| Omo odun melo ni e? | How old are you? |
| Omo ile iwe ni mi | I am a student |
| Mo wa nibi isinmi | I am here on holiday |
| Mo wa nibi fun iṣẹ | I am here for work |
| Ore mi leleyi | This is my friend |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Ọkan | One |
| Meji | Two |
| Mẹta | Three |
| Mẹrin | Four |
| Marun | Five |
| Mefa | Six |
| Meje | Seven |
| Mẹjọ | Eight |
| Mẹsan | Nine |
| Mẹwa | Ten |
| Ọgọrun | One hundred |
| Egberun kan | One thousand |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Loni | Today |
| Ọla | Tomorrow |
| Lana | Yesterday |
| Bayi | Now |
| Nigbamii | Later |
| Akoko wo ni? | What time is it? |
| Ni owuro | In the morning |
| Ni aṣalẹ | In the evening |
| Monday | Monday |
| Friday | Friday |
| Ose to nbo | Next week |
| Wakati kan | One hour |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Nibo ni baluwe? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Nibo ni ibudo oko oju irin wa? | Where is the train station? |
| Nibo ni papa ọkọ ofurufu naa wa? | Where is the airport? |
| Bawo ni MO ṣe de ibẹ? | How do I get there? |
| Yipada si osi | Turn left |
| Yipada si ọtun | Turn right |
| Lọ taara siwaju | Go straight ahead |
| O wa nitosi | It is near |
| O ti jinna | It is far |
| Mo ti sonu | I am lost |
| Mo nilo takisi kan | I need a taxi |
| Nibo ni MO le ra tikẹti kan? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Elo ni tikẹti naa? | How much is the ticket? |
| Ṣe o ailewu lati rin? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Ebi npa mi | I am hungry |
| Òùngbẹ ń gbẹ mí | I am thirsty |
| Jowo, omi | Water, please |
| Jọwọ, tabili fun meji | A table for two, please |
| Jọwọ, akojọ aṣayan | The menu, please |
| Kini o ṣeduro? | What do you recommend? |
| Emi yoo fẹ eyi | I would like this |
| O ti nhu | It is delicious |
| Owo naa, jọwọ | The bill, please |
| Nko je eran | I do not eat meat |
| Mo ni aleji onjẹ | I have a food allergy |
| Kofi | Coffee |
| Tii | Tea |
| Akara | Bread |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Elo ni idiyele yii? | How much does this cost? |
| O ti wa ni gbowolori ju | It is too expensive |
| Ṣe o gba awọn kaadi kirẹditi? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Mo kan nwa | I am just looking |
| Emi yoo gba | I will take it |
| Ṣii | Open |
| Pipade | Closed |
| Iwọle si | Entrance |
| Jade | Exit |
| Nibo ni ọja naa wa? | Where is the market? |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Iranlọwọ | Help |
| Pe dokita kan | Call a doctor |
| Pe ọlọpa | Call the police |
| Mo nilo iranlọwọ | I need help |
| Mo ṣaisan | I am sick |
| Nibo ni ile-iwosan wa? | Where is the hospital? |
| Nibo ni ile elegbogi wa? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| O dun nibi | It hurts here |
| Mo nilo dokita kan | I need a doctor |
| Njẹ ile-iwosan wa nitosi? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Yoruba | English |
|---|---|
| Se o nso ede Gesi? | Do you speak English? |
| Emi ko loye | I do not understand |
| Oye mi | I understand |
| Jọwọ sọrọ laiyara | Please speak slowly |
| Jọwọ tun pe | Please repeat that |
| Jọwọ kọ silẹ | Please write it down |
| Kini eleyi tumọ si? | What does this mean? |
| Bawo ni o ṣe sọ eyi? | How do you say this? |
| Mo n kọ ẹkọ | I am learning |
| Mo sọrọ diẹ | I speak a little |
| Ṣe o le ran mi lọwọ? | Can you help me? |
| N ko mo | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Primarily spoken in southwestern Nigeria, Benin, Togo, with diaspora communities in Brazil, Cuba, and other parts of the Americas.
Uses Latin alphabet with 25 letters: A, B, D, E, Ẹ, F, G, GB, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Ọ, P, R, S, Ṣ, T, U, W, Y
Features 7 vowel phonemes with open-mid distinctions (ẹ, ọ), labial-velar consonant (gb), and three-tone system (high, mid, low).
Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Isolating language with extensive use of serial verb constructions and tone marking grammatical functions.
Contains loanwords from Arabic, English, Portuguese, and other Nigerian languages due to trade and colonial contacts.
Part of the Niger-Congo family, specifically the Volta-Niger branch, closely related to other Yoruboid languages.
Uses Latin script with additional letters and tone markings for phonemic distinctions.
Writing system developed by missionaries in 19th century, orthography includes tone markings and special characters for vowel distinctions.
Approximately 46-50 million speakers worldwide, with about 44 million in Nigeria and significant populations in Benin and diaspora.
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