Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Animals
Welcome to the lesson on Animal Names in Yoruba!
Yoruba is a widely spoken language in West Africa and has a rich vocabulary when it comes to describing animals. In this lesson, you'll learn the names of different animals in Yoruba, including both domestic and wild animals. You'll also learn how to use these animal names in simple sentences, enabling you to express yourself better in Yoruba when talking about animals. Whether you're planning a trip to Nigeria or just interested in learning a new language, this lesson will provide you with essential vocabulary that you can use in various contexts. So, let's get started and expand your Yoruba vocabulary with these fascinating animal names!
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Animals words in Yoruba[edit | edit source]
| English | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Alligator | Ahọnrihọn |
| Ape | Ẹdun |
| Ass | Ibakasiẹ |
| Bat | Adan |
| Black-Ants | Tanpẹpẹ |
| Centipede | Tanisanko |
| Cheetah | Owawa |
| Chimpanzee | Elegbede |
| Cobra | Sebe |
| Crab | Akan |
| Crane-Bird | Akọ |
| crickets | Okinrin |
| Crocodile | Ọoni |
| Dog | Aja |
| Dove | Adaba |
| Electric Fish | Ojigi |
| Frog | Konko |
| Gorilla, Baboon | Inaki, Inoki, Iro |
| Hedgehog | Ọya |
| Lice-Ina | Ori |
| Millipede | Ọkun |
| Mosquito | Ẹfọn/Yanmu-yanmu |
| Ostrich | Ogongo |
| Ox , Bull | Malu |
| Palm Bird | Ologiri |
| Parrot | Odidẹrẹ |
| Peacock | Ọkin |
| Pelican | Ẹyẹ-Ofu |
| Phython-Constrictor | Ojola |
| Pig | Ẹlẹdẹ |
| Pig/Swine | Ẹlẹdẹ |
| Porcupine | Oorẹ, Eerẹ, Ojigbọn |
| Pouch Rat | Okete |
| Rabbit | Ehoro |
| Raven | Ẹyẹ-Iwo |
| Scorpion | Ojogan/Akeekee |
| Sea-Bird | Yanja-yanja |
| Sea-Gulls | Pẹju-pẹju |
| Sparrow | Ologoṣẹ |
| Squirrel | Ọkẹrẹ |
| Stay | Igala |
| Steer | Ẹgbọọrọ-Akọ Malu |
| Viper | Paramọlẹ |
| Vulture | Igun, Gunnugun, Gurugu, Akala |
| Wild Goat | Edu |
| Woodcock | Agbe |
Use in Sentences[edit | edit source]
Here are ten simple Yoruba sentences using animal names:
- Ọmọ mi ni ojú ọwọ ẹlẹ́dẹ̀ẹ̀rìn. (My child has the eyes of an eagle.)
- Ayé ti jẹ́ igi ọpẹ́ àgbẹ̀. (The world is a forest of many animals.)
- Mo rí ẹni tí a fẹ́ràn jẹ́rìn. (I saw someone who loves horses.)
- Ọkọ mi ti fẹ́ oúnjẹ́ ẹran. (My spouse likes meat.)
- Oun ti ní wọ̀n kò fẹ́ ìwọ̀ kan lọ́wọ́ ẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ̀ẹrìn. (Those who do not want to be seen like to hide like a chameleon.)
- Oyinbo náà ti fẹ́ ìwákẹ́kọ̀ọ́. (The foreigner likes monkeys.)
- Aye mẹ́jì lọ́kàn ni bàbá rẹ̀ ti bẹ̀rẹ̀ orí. (Twice in his lifetime, his father carried a lion on his head.)
- Ẹni tí ó ti di alákìísa kò ní fẹ́ igbin. (A wealthy person does not like snails.)
- Ọmọ àlèfà lọ́bẹ́rẹ̀, ọ̀rẹ́ mi ni ìyẹn. (The chameleon moves slowly, my friend likes that.)
- Tani ọ̀gá rẹ̀ ni? Ẹ̀gbọ́n mi lọ. (Who is your master? I am a hunter.)
Animals in Nigeria[edit | edit source]
Nigeria is home to a diverse range of animal species, with mammals and birds being two major categories. The country's vast landscape offers a variety of habitats that support a wide range of mammals, including some of the most iconic African animals. Lions, leopards, hyenas, and African elephants are just a few examples of the majestic mammals found in Nigeria. The country is also home to several antelope species, such as waterbucks and giraffes, as well as smaller mammals like shrews, mice, rats, and squirrels. The pangolin, aardvark, and western gorilla are also found in Nigeria.
In addition to mammals, Nigeria is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with many unique bird species found across the country's diverse landscapes. Different geographical regions in Nigeria have their own typical bird species, with some being found in both forest and savannah. Waterfowl can be seen around Oba Dam, east of Ibadan, including several species of herons and egrets, African pygmy goose, crested jacana, black-winged stilt, Egyptian plover and crake. In the adjacent rainforest, visitors can spot specialties such as the square-tailed drongo and shiny-backed drongo, African oriole and black-headed oriole, painted snipe, several species of doves, Klaas's and Diederik's cuckoos, as well as kingfishers, bee-eaters, rollers and shrikes.
Overall, Nigeria's rich animal diversity makes it a fascinating destination for wildlife enthusiasts, offering the chance to witness some of Africa's most magnificent mammals and beautiful birds in their natural habitats.
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Quiz on Animal Names in Yoruba[edit | edit source]
- What is the Yoruba word for "lion"?
- Which animal name means "wild goat" in Yoruba?
- What is the Yoruba word for "bat"?
- In Yoruba, what is the name for the animal "crane bird"?
- What is the Yoruba word for "dog"?
- Which Yoruba animal name means "alligator"?
- How do you say "I saw someone who loves horses" in Yoruba?
- What is the Yoruba word for "squirrel"?
- What is the Yoruba word for "viper"?
- Which Yoruba animal name means "porcupine"?
Answers:
- "Ọ̀kùnrin"
- "Edu"
- "Adan"
- "Akọ"
- "Aja"
- "Ahọnrihọn"
- "Mo rí ẹni tí a fẹ́ràn jẹ́rìn"
- "Ọkẹrẹ"
- "Paramọlẹ"
- "Oorẹ, Eerẹ, Ojigbọn"
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