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Yoruba Vocabulary - Express Surprise

Hi Yoruba learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary to express surprise in Yoruba. Surprise is a feeling we all get from time to time - it could be a positive or a negative surprise. Either way, it is an emotion we need to know how to express in Yoruba!


Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Food & Shapes.

Useful Expressions[edit | edit source]

Below are some Yoruba expressions you can use to express surprise:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
E kú ìsèsè!!! E koo e-shey-shey Wow!!!
Ẹ̀yín bóṣẹ̀ káàbọ̀! ay-in boh-sheh kah-boh You've got to be kidding me!
Òrọ̀ míràn ti ṣòro àkàrà wá dúró Oh-roh mee-rihn tee shoh-roh ah-kah-rah wah doo-roh Unbelievable!
Ha! Hah Oh my goodness!

Pay close attention to the pronunciation and try to practice saying these phrases out loud. Remember that the correct pronunciation is important when speaking Yoruba.

Now let's see some examples of how to use the expressions in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: *surprised gasp* E kú ìsèsè!!! (Wow!)
  • Person 2: Kilode? (What happened?)
  • Person 1: Ẹ̀yín bóṣẹ̀ káàbọ̀! (You've got to be kidding me!)
  • Person 2: Bẹ̀ẹ̀ ni? (Really?)
  • Person 1: Òrọ̀ míràn ti ṣòro àkàrà wá dúró. (Unbelievable!)
  • Person 2: Ó ti bẹ̀rẹ̀ si? (Has it really happened?)
  • Person 1: Ha! (Oh my goodness!)
  • Person 2: Kilofemi? (What happened to you?)

Cultural Tidbit[edit | edit source]

Did you know that the Yoruba people have numerous cultural festivals where expressions of surprise are common? One of the most popular festivals is the Osun-Osogbo Festival which takes place in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. During the festival, people dress in colorful attire and dance, sing, and play music as they parade through the streets. Expressions of surprise, astonishment, and joy are commonly heard during the festivities.

To experience more of these cultural festivals, you can visit Nigeria and explore the many traditional ceremonies and celebrations that take place there.

Practice[edit | edit source]

To practice your new vocabulary words, try the following exercises:

1. Write out each of the expressions from memory and say them out loud.

2. Create a short dialogue with a friend or native speaker using the expressions you learned in this lesson.

3. Watch Yoruba movies or television shows and pay attention to when characters express surprise.

To improve your Yoruba Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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