Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Family
Hi Yoruba learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about family members in the Yoruba language. Family is an essential part of the Yoruba culture, and as such, it is important to know the names of family members in the Yoruba language. Family members play a significant role in Yoruba society, and it is common for extended family members to live in the same household. So, let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Food, Feelings and Emotions, Days of the Week & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are the names of family members in Yoruba:
| Yoruba | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Baba | bah-bah | Father |
| Iya | ee-yah | Mother |
| Oko | oh-koh | Husband |
| Iyawo | ee-yah-woh | Wife |
| Aburo | ah-boo-roh | Younger sibling |
| Ebi | eh-bee | Family |
| Abẹ | ah-beh | Oldest |
| Ọkunrin | oh-koo-nreen | Male |
| Obirin | oh-bee-reen | Female |
| Ọmọ | oh-moh | Child |
| Ọmọ kan | oh-moh-kahn | One child |
| Ọmọ meji | oh-moh-meh-jee | Two children |
| Ọmọ meta | oh-moh-meh-tah | Three children |
| Ọmọ merin | oh-moh-meh-reen | Four children |
| Ọmọ marun | oh-moh-mah-roon | Five children |
| Ọmọ mefa | oh-moh-meh-fah | Six children |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Let's see some examples of how to use these words in context.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Baba mi, nibo ni e ti lo? (My father, where have you been?)
- Person 2: Mi o ni si ile; mi n'ile mi. (I have not gone anywhere, I am at home.)
Culture Tidbit[edit | edit source]
In Yoruba culture, it is customary to refer to elders in the family using special terms, depending on their rank. For instance, the first son is referred to as "Omo Baba" (father's child), while the first daughter is "Omo Iya" (mother's child).
Recap[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned the basic vocabulary of family members in Yoruba. Remember to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you may have. You can also check out the Find native speakers directory to find Yoruba speakers interested in language exchange. To improve your Yoruba Vocabulary, you can also visit the Vocabulary page on Polyglot Club.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Yoruba - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Yoruba language - Wikipedia
- Yoruba Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
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Videos[edit | edit source]
Yoruba Lessons Ep 7: Family Members || Let's Learn Yoruba ...[edit | edit source]
How to say FAMILY in YORUBA - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Count to 10
- Drinks
- Colors
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Education
- Clothes
- Express Surprise
- Feelings and Emotions
- How to say Good Bye?
- Fruits