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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba Yoruba] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important words related to education in Yoruba. We will look at the words for school, teacher, student, and more. __TOC__


== Yoruba Vocabulary - Education ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba Yoruba] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will focus on Yoruba vocabulary related to education. Learning Yoruba vocabulary is essential if you want to understand the language better. With this lesson, you will be able to talk about the education system in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba Yoruba] and your own education background.


=== School ===
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<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]] & [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Daily-Routines|Daily Routines]].</span>
== Yoruba Vocabulary for Education ==
 
In Yoruba, the word for education is "ilimi". Below are some common Yoruba words related to education:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ilẹ̀-gbẹ́yà!! || EELEH-GHEH-YA || School!!
|-
|-
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ààrọ́ || AH-roh || Lesson
|-
|-
| ọ̀ṣẹ́ || oh-sheh || school
| Kíákíá || KEE-ah-KEE-ah || Quickly
|-
|-
| ọ̀kọ́ ọmọ́ || oh-koh oh-moh || kindergarten
| Àìrá || AH-ee-rah || Challenge
|-
|-
| ọ̀kọ́ ẹdè || oh-koh eh-deh || primary school
| Ìwé || EE-weh || Book
|-
|-
| ọ̀kọ́ ẹgbẹ́ || oh-koh eh-gbeh || secondary school
| Ìtàn || EE-tahn || Story
|-
|-
| ọ̀kọ́ ẹgbẹ́ àgbáyé || oh-koh eh-gbeh ah-gba-yeh || high school
| Àáyé || AH-yeh || World
|}
|}


=== Teacher ===
== Dialogue ==


{| class="wikitable"
Here is a dialogue to help you use the words and phrases in context:
|-
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| aláàáfíà || ah-lah-ah-fee-ah || teacher
|-
| aláàáfíà ìlú || ah-lah-ah-fee-ah ee-loo || professor
|-
| aláàáfíà ìpín || ah-lah-ah-fee-ah ee-peen || lecturer
|-
| aláàáfíà ìṣẹ́ || ah-lah-ah-fee-ah ee-sheh || instructor
|-
| aláàáfíà ìṣẹ́lẹ̀ || ah-lah-ah-fee-ah ee-sheh-leh || tutor
|}


=== Student ===
* Person 1: Mo fẹ̀sègbèyà lagbara Olódùmarè  (I want to build a school by the grace of God)
* Person 2: Yió tún ẹ̀rú lowó (It will also provide jobs)
* Person 1: Mo bẹ́ẹ̀ kì í gbọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ náà (I was surprised not to hear that lesson)
* Person 2: Kíákíá o. Ó bẹ́ẹ̀ ni loni (Quickly. It was only today)


{| class="wikitable"
== Interesting Facts ==
|-
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| òmìnira || oh-mee-nee-rah || student
|-
| òmìnira ìlú || oh-mee-nee-rah ee-loo || undergraduate
|-
| òmìnira ìpín || oh-mee-nee-rah ee-peen || graduate
|-
| òmìnira ìṣẹ́ || oh-mee-nee-rah ee-sheh || postgraduate
|-
| òmìnira ìṣẹ́lẹ̀ || oh-mee-nee-rah ee-sheh-leh || doctoral student
|}


=== Other Education Words ===
In Yoruba culture, education has always been highly valued. In the past, families saw education as critical for social status and their children's future. Education was also a way of preserving Yoruba culture and values.


{| class="wikitable"
Today, the Nigerian government requires all children to attend primary school, but many families have difficulty affording it. Private schools are also widespread in Nigeria but can be prohibitively expensive for many.
|-
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| ìwé-ẹ̀kọ́ || ee-weh-eh-koh || book
|-
| ìwé-ẹ̀kọ́ ìṣẹ́lẹ̀ || ee-weh-eh-koh ee-sheh-leh || textbook
|-
| ìwé-ẹ̀kọ́ ìpín || ee-weh-eh-koh ee-peen || novel
|-
| ìwé-ẹ̀kọ́ ìlú || ee-weh-eh-koh ee-loo || magazine
|-
| ìwé-ẹ̀kọ́ ìṣẹ́ || ee-weh-eh-koh ee-sheh || dictionary
|}


=== Practice ===
To improve your [[Language/Yoruba|Yoruba]] [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=145 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba/question questions]!
To improve your [[Language/Yoruba|Yoruba]] [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=145 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba/question questions]!
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==Sources==
* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Yoruba Yoruba - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]
* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Yorubas Yoruba Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]


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==Videos==
===YORUBA FOR KIDZ APP | Learn Yoruba | Educational App - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8etD3SDmNg</youtube>
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]


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Yoruba Vocabulary - Education

Hi Yoruba learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Yoruba vocabulary related to education. Learning Yoruba vocabulary is essential if you want to understand the language better. With this lesson, you will be able to talk about the education system in Yoruba and your own education background.


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: How to Say Hello and Greetings & Daily Routines.

Yoruba Vocabulary for Education[edit | edit source]

In Yoruba, the word for education is "ilimi". Below are some common Yoruba words related to education:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
Ilẹ̀-gbẹ́yà!! EELEH-GHEH-YA School!!
Ààrọ́ AH-roh Lesson
Kíákíá KEE-ah-KEE-ah Quickly
Àìrá AH-ee-rah Challenge
Ìwé EE-weh Book
Ìtàn EE-tahn Story
Àáyé AH-yeh World

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here is a dialogue to help you use the words and phrases in context:

  • Person 1: Mo fẹ̀sègbèyà lagbara Olódùmarè (I want to build a school by the grace of God)
  • Person 2: Yió tún ẹ̀rú lowó (It will also provide jobs)
  • Person 1: Mo bẹ́ẹ̀ kì í gbọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ náà (I was surprised not to hear that lesson)
  • Person 2: Kíákíá o. Ó bẹ́ẹ̀ ni loni (Quickly. It was only today)

Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

In Yoruba culture, education has always been highly valued. In the past, families saw education as critical for social status and their children's future. Education was also a way of preserving Yoruba culture and values.

Today, the Nigerian government requires all children to attend primary school, but many families have difficulty affording it. Private schools are also widespread in Nigeria but can be prohibitively expensive for many.

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

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Videos[edit | edit source]

YORUBA FOR KIDZ APP | Learn Yoruba | Educational App - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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