What are the proverbs in Yoruba?
Proverbs
| Yorùbá Proverb | Literal Translation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Díẹ̀ díẹ̀ nimú ẹlẹ́dẹ̀ẹ́ fi ń wọgbà | Little by little is how the pig’s nose enters the yard | Attend to a small problem before it becomes uncontrollable |
| Ilé ọba tójó ẹwà ló bùsi | The king’s palace that got burnt added beauty to it | Every cloud has a silver lining |
How are you Yoruba?
Bawo ni?: How are you? The Yoruba people say bawo ni? to ask about your wellbeing.
What is your name in Yoruba?
what is your name? ki ‘ni oruko re?
What is ISO in Yoruba?
treatment, care, maintenance, tidy. More Yoruba Translations. ìsọ ìṣó
What are idioms in Yoruba?
More Yoruba words for idiom. ọrọ bi owe noun. idiom. Find more words! Another word for.
What’s the meaning of Iyawo mi?
Amongst the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria, the word “Aya” which translates to wife is underused when compared to “Iyawo” the widely used and accepted word for wife in Yorubaland.
What does Alafia mean in Yoruba?
peace
The name Alafia is girl’s name meaning “peace”. Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.
What is Gan in Yoruba?
Meaning of Gan in Yoruba language is: nipa.
What does Tolani mean in Yoruba?
Deserving of wealth
Renike on Instagram: “Tolani – Yoruba name meaning “Deserving of wealth” ✨ .
What does anike mean in Yoruba?
According to a user from Nigeria, the name Anike is of African origin and means “To cherish,pamper or treasure”. A user from Nigeria says the name Anike is of Yoruba origin and means “To pamper a child too much”.
Does Brazil speak Yoruba?
The African slaves also influenced the way of life in Brazil. They brought their language, Yoruba, which is widely spoken in southwestern Nigeria today and also in parts of Brazil’s Bahia state.
Which country speaks Yoruba?
Nigeria
Yorùbá is one of the three main languages spoken in Nigeria; the most populous country in Africa. It is believed that the Yorùbá constitute about 30 million individuals throughout the region of West Africa.
What is Gbere English?
User Submitted Meanings According to a user from Nigeria, the name Gbere is of Yoruba origin and means “Like tattoo”.
When a king’s palace burns down the rebuilt palace is more beautiful?
One takes care of one’s own: when a bachelor roasts yam, he shares it with his sheep. When a king’s palace burns down, the re-built palace is more beautiful.
What is the meaning of Ifemi?
According to a user from South Africa, the name Ifemi is of Yoruba origin and means “My love or my beloved”. According to 14 people from all over the world, the name Ifemi is of Yoruba origin and means “My love”.
What is the meaning of Ololufe?
2 submissions from South Africa and Rwanda agree the name Ololufe means “Gift of God”.
What’s the meaning of Oko Mi?
My dear / My darling
She is not propositioning you. In this context, ‘Ọkọ Mi’ is a term of endearment applicable to male/female. It means: My dear / My darling.” / Twitter. Log in.
What ASE means?
Ase or ashe (from Yoruba àṣẹ) is a Yoruba philosophical concept through which the Yoruba of Nigeria conceive the power to make things happen and produce change.