Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Yoruba learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to health in Yoruba. Health is an essential part of our lives, and it is important to know the words and phrases related to it in Yoruba. We will cover a range of topics, from common health issues to treatments, as well as giving advice and recommendations. This lesson is targeted at intermediate learners and above. Let's get started!
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Fruits & Family.
Common Health Issues[edit | edit source]
Knowing how to describe common health issues is essential. Here are some words that will be useful.
| Yoruba | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Aisan | /aɪˈsan/ | Illness |
| Eepe | /ɛːpɛ/ | Pain |
| Agogo | /aˈɡɔɡɔ/ | Fever |
| Ibinu | /ɪbiːnuː/ | Anger / Irritation |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Eepe ti mo n seun. (I am feeling pain.)
- Person 2: Ki lo n se e? (What is wrong with you?)
- Person 1: Mo ti gbe oko agan ni be lara mi. (I have a headache.)
Asking for Help[edit | edit source]
In case of an emergency, it is important to be able to ask for help. Here are some phrases that will come in handy.
| Yoruba | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Oosa ti de | /oɔsa ti de/ | Call for help |
| Oluwa ma je ki o jina sile | /olúwa ma jé́ kí ó jiná sílé/ | God forbid something bad happens to you |
| Ki ni nitori e? | /ki ni̩ nɪˈtori ɛ/ | What happened to you? |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Oosa, e lo mi si ile. Ore mi de nile mo ti jina sile. (Help! Take me home. My friend is already waiting for me.)
- Person 2: Ki ni nitori e? (What happened to you?)
- Person 1: Mo n wo orin ika, mo wo loju meji. (I was cutting onions, and I got something in my eyes.)
Medical Treatment[edit | edit source]
Knowing treatment-related vocabulary is important when talking to doctors or pharmacists, or when purchasing medication at a pharmacy or drugstore.
| Yoruba | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ise ilera | /iʃe ilera/ | Medical treatment / healthcare |
| Elewe omo | /ɛlɛwɛ ɔmo/ | Childbirth |
| Äpótíkì | /äpótíkì/ | Pharmacy / drugstore |
| Oyun oshole | /óyùn òʃòlè/ | Antibiotics |
| Oyun-nla | /òyùn-nlá/ | Vaccine |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Bawo ni igbeyawo e? (How is your spouse?)
- Person 2: Omo mi ti de ile isalẹ, fun ise ilera. (My child is at the hospital, for treatment.)
- Person 1: Kilo sele? (What happened?)
- Person 2: Elewe omo gidi gan ni. (It was a difficult childbirth.)
Health and Wellness[edit | edit source]
Here are some words related to a healthy lifestyle:
| Yoruba | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ìdákọ̀lọ̀ | /ídákɔ̀lɔ̀/ | Exercise |
| Fi ẹ̀sẹ̀ kan sílẹ̀ | /fi ɛ̀sɛ̀ kán sìlẹ̀/ | Get some rest |
| Ami alẹ | /ami alɛ/ | Balanced diet |
| Ima moora | /ima mɔːra/ | Vegetables |
| Ẹran igbe | /ɛrán ɪɡbɛ/ | Fruits |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Akikitan o ni ya o. Ki lo de to? (Akikitan hasn't been seen for days. What might have happened?)
- Person 2: Akikitan ni ohun ti a fi ẹ̀sẹ̀ kan sílẹ̀. Sugbon e jade lojo ibi ọkan mi paapaa. (Akikitan is the one who always exercises. But he got sick last Monday.)
- Person 1: Eeyan ni yoo ka inu ẹ̀sẹ̀ lofaa ni’gba yii. (I think it's because he overexerted himself.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We have learned a lot of health-related vocabulary and expressions today. Remember to regularly check up with your doctor, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 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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With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Beverages & How to say Good Bye?.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Food
- Animals
- Family
- Days of the Week
- Colors
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Drinks
- Clothes
- Feelings and Emotions
Sources[edit | edit source]