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I am Moyinoluwa. A young Nigerian adult. Trying to make Yoruba more understandable and relatable. And of course, I am the owner of this beautiful website you are reading. 😍

Meaning of Gbèsè.

Posted on February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Gbèsè is a Yorùbá Word that means, “Debt“. Gbèsè is also a slang used in the street commonly. It is usually exclaimed. Like, “Gbèsè!..” It could also mean “trouble has landed.” Pronunciation of Gbèsè: gbay-say Example: 1. Mo ti jẹ gbèsè! Meaning- I have gotten into debt.

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Ṣánáwọ́lé/ Shanawole- Meaning

Posted on February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Shanawole is a Yoruba popular slang mostly used in hip hop songs and in the vocabulary of touts as well. Ṣánáwọ́lé means, “to light up a match and come inside“. This is the literal meaning. When Yoruba People use it though, it means a completely different thing. It means, “to turn up for a party”….

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Rádaràda- Here’s The Meaning

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Rádaràda is a Yoruba derogatory word that means “Nonsense” or “Rubbish“. Popular Nigerian Actress Funke Akindele who acts the role of Jenifa frequently uses the word to insult in her series, Jenifa’s Diary. Rádaràda can also be shortened to Rádaàda. Example: 1. Kí ló ṣe eléyìí?! Mtchewww. Rádaràda!! Meaning: what’s wrong with this one?! *Hiss**…

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Nouns in Yoruba language.

Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Firstly, what is a Noun called in Yoruba language? Well, a noun is called Ọ̀rọ̀ orúkọ in Yoruba language. Ọrọ orúkọ means, “Word of names”. Literally of course. We all know that a noun is the name of an animal, place or thing right? Well, it is not different in Yoruba language too. Ọ̀rọ̀ orúkọ…

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Rọra- This is the meaning

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Rọra is a Yorùbá phrase. It is very commonly used. Rọra Means, “Take it slowly”. Or “take it small by small”. It could also mean “Take it easy”. Rọra is used in different contexts in Yoruba sentences. Example: 1. Ṣà a rọra! Meaning: just take it easy! 2. Rọra ṣeé.. Meaning: do it small by…

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20 Top Yoruba insults You should Learn.

Posted on February 2, 2019February 10, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

But wait.. why would you want to learn the Yoruba vocabulary of insults though? Using derogatory words is not cool.. but of course, you might need it once in a while for some people. So, yeah.. I think I’m willing to share top 15 derogatory words or insults or swear words in Yoruba language. But…

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Meaning of Owó ní kókó

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Owó ní kókó is a popular Yoruba expression. Owó means Money Ní means “Is” in Yoruba, Kókó means “Point” at least in this context of use. (The word “Koko” means different things in Yoruba. This is just one of its meanings.) So, when you combine all that you see that the meaning of Owó ní…

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Ṣo gbọ́/Sho gbọ́- Meaning

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Ṣo gbọ́ is the shortened form of Ṣo tí gbọ́. They both mean the same thing. Ṣo gbọ́ means, “Have you heard?”. Or, “Do you understand?”. Ṣo gbọ́ is a question in Yorùbá Language. It is used to inquire if another person understands the information being passed across or if they have heard what has…

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Ṣo tí gbọ́/Sho tí gbọ́- Meaning

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

Ṣo tí gbọ́ can also be written as Sho tí gbọ́. This is a question asked in Yorùbá Language. What does Ṣo tí gbọ́ mean? Ṣọ tí gbọ́/Sho tí gbọ́ means, “Have you heard?” Or, “Do you understand?”. Sho tí gbọ́ is used to enquire from another person if they understand what is being said…

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Meaning of L’óbátán.

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Moyinoluwa Olawoye

L’óbátán is a Yoruba slang and common expression. L’óbátán means “That is how it has finished”. Li/Ni means, ” ‘That is how’ / ‘Is’ “. O means “It” Ba means “has” Tan means “Finished”. Example: 1. L’óbátán! Mọtò mí tí tákú. Meaning: “That is how it has finished! My car has broken down.”

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Fìtílà is a Yoruba Word and Noun that means “Lamp” or “Lantern“.

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