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How Yoruba and English compare

Shared writing system

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.

Unrelated language families

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.

Matching sentence structure

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.

Speakers

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.

Common Yoruba phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Yoruba to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

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

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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?

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

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?

Emergency and health

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?

Getting help with language

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.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

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.

Alphabet

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

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

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.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Yoruba Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in southwestern Nigeria, Benin, Togo, with diaspora communities in Brazil, Cuba, and other parts of the Americas.

Alphabet

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

Vowels

a - pronounced like 'ah'e - pronounced like 'eh'ẹ - pronounced like 'ay' (open-mid)i - pronounced like 'ee'o - pronounced like 'oh'ọ - pronounced like 'aw' (open-mid)u - pronounced like 'oo'

Consonants

bdfggbhjklmnprsṣtwy

Phonetics

Features 7 vowel phonemes with open-mid distinctions (ẹ, ọ), labial-velar consonant (gb), and three-tone system (high, mid, low).

Grammar and Syntax

Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Isolating language with extensive use of serial verb constructions and tone marking grammatical functions.

Loanwords

Contains loanwords from Arabic, English, Portuguese, and other Nigerian languages due to trade and colonial contacts.

Language Family

Part of the Niger-Congo family, specifically the Volta-Niger branch, closely related to other Yoruboid languages.

Writing Systems

Uses Latin script with additional letters and tone markings for phonemic distinctions.

Writing System History

Writing system developed by missionaries in 19th century, orthography includes tone markings and special characters for vowel distinctions.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 46-50 million speakers worldwide, with about 44 million in Nigeria and significant populations in Benin and diaspora.

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