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<div class="pg_page_title">Yoruba Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Yoruba Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba Yoruba] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Yoruba. This is an important part of Yoruba grammar and it is essential for forming sentences correctly. We will look at the different forms of the verb "be" and how to use them in different contexts. __TOC__


The verb "be" is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states of being. In Yoruba, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. The verb "be" can be conjugated in the present, past, and future tenses.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba Yoruba] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will be discussing the usage of "be" in Yoruba language. We will also include cultural information and interesting facts. Let's begin!


The present tense of the verb "be" is formed by adding the suffix "-ni" to the verb stem. For example, the present tense of the verb "to be" is "bẹni".
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The past tense of the verb "be" is formed by adding the suffix "-le" to the verb stem. For example, the past tense of the verb "to be" is "bẹle".
== Introduction ==


The future tense of the verb "be" is formed by adding the suffix "-ko" to the verb stem. For example, the future tense of the verb "to be" is "bẹko".  
"Be" is an important verb in Yoruba language. It is used to describe a state of being, identity or an attribute. In English language, "be" is used in sentences like "I am a teacher", "She is beautiful", etc. In Yoruba, "be" is translated as "ni" or "je".


Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in different contexts.


||Yoruba||Pronunciation||English Translation||
<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Alphabets-and-Pronunciation|Alphabets and Pronunciation]] & [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
|Omo naa ni omo ọlọrun.|O-mo na-a ni o-mo o-lo-run.|This person is a child of God.|
== Conjugation of "Ni" ==
|Omo naa le omo ọlọrun.|O-mo na-a le o-mo o-lo-run.|This person was a child of God.|
|Omo naa ko omo ọlọrun.|O-mo na-a ko o-mo o-lo-run.|This person will be a child of God.|


* Person 1: Bẹni omo ọlọrun? (Are you a child of God?)
"Ni" is used in sentences where "be" means "to have". It is also used as a linking verb in sentences that describe someone or something.
* Person 2: Bẹni. (Yes.)
Here's how to conjugate "ni" in Yoruba:


The verb "be" can also be used to express location. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mo ni ikan || mo nee e-kahn || I have something
|-
| E ni owo || eh nee oh-woh || You have money
|-
| O ni oko || oh nee oh-koh || He has a farm
|-
| Awa ni iye || ah-wah nee ee-ye || We have life
|-
| Ewo ni ibon || eh-woh nee ee-bawn || You all have birds
|-
| Won ni ise || wohn nee ee-shay || They have work
|}


||Yoruba||Pronunciation||English Translation||
== Conjugation of "Je" ==
|Omo naa ni yi.|O-mo na-a ni yi.|This person is here.|
|Omo naa le yi.|O-mo na-a le yi.|This person was here.|
|Omo naa ko yi.|O-mo na-a ko yi.|This person will be here.|


* Person 1: Bẹni yi? (Are you here?)
"Je" is used in sentences where "be" means "to be". It describes the essence or characteristics of someone or something.
* Person 2: Bẹni. (Yes.)
Here's how to conjugate "je" in Yoruba:


The verb "be" can also be used to express identity. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mon je onisegun || mohn jay oh-nee-shay-goon || I am a doctor
|-
| E je alare || eh jay ah-lah-ray || You are a traveler
|-
| O je omo irin || oh jay oh-moh ee-rin || He is a blacksmith's son
|-
| Awa je eniyan || ah-wah jay eh-nee-yahn || We are humans
|-
| Ewo je awon omo || eh-woh jay ah-wohn oh-moh || You all are children
|-
| Won je awon omode || wohn jay ah-wohn oh-moh-day || They are kids
|}


||Yoruba||Pronunciation||English Translation||
== Dialogue ==
|Omo naa ni omo ọmọ ḿbàpá.|O-mo na-a ni o-mo o-mo m-ba-pa.|This person is a son of the king.|
|Omo naa le omo ọmọ ḿbàpá.|O-mo na-a le o-mo o-mo m-ba-pa.|This person was a son of the king.|
|Omo naa ko omo ọmọ ḿbàpá.|O-mo na-a ko o-mo o-mo m-ba-pa.|This person will be a son of the king.|


* Person 1: Bẹni omo ọmọ ḿbàpá? (Are you a son of the king?)
Let's see how "ni" and "je" are used in a dialogue between two people:
* Person 2: Bẹni. (Yes.)


In conclusion, the verb "be" is an important part of Yoruba grammar. It is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states of being. The verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence and can be conjugated in the present, past, and future tenses.  
* Person 1: E ni aso-oke ni? (Do you have aso-oke?)
* Person 2: Ehn, mo ni aso-oke. (Yes, I have aso-oke.)
 
* Person 1: E je iyawo re? (Is she your wife?)
* Person 2: Ehn, o je iyawo mi. (Yes, she is my wife.)
 
* Person 1: Mo ni owo mi lehin irinwole yi o. (I have my money after this work.)
* Person 2: Se o ni ise yii? (Don't you have this job?)
 
== Interesting Facts ==
 
- Yoruba language is spoken by over 30 million people inside and outside Nigeria.
- The Yoruba religion has a complex pantheon of gods known as Orishas.
- Proverbs are an important part of Yoruba culture. "Ile la ti n ko eso re ode" which means "Charity begins at home" is one of the popular proverbs in Yoruba.
 
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Oro-asopo-(Conjunctions)|Oro asopo (Conjunctions)]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Onka-Yoruba-(Counting-and-Numbers-in-Yoruba)|Onka Yoruba (Counting and Numbers in Yoruba)]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
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* [https://afranaphproject.afranaphdatabase.com/images/stories/downloads/casefiles/YorubaGS.pdf Yoruba: A Grammar Sketch: Version 1.0 by Oluseye Adesola 1 ...]


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Yoruba Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Yoruba learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the usage of "be" in Yoruba language. We will also include cultural information and interesting facts. Let's begin!

Introduction[edit | edit source]

"Be" is an important verb in Yoruba language. It is used to describe a state of being, identity or an attribute. In English language, "be" is used in sentences like "I am a teacher", "She is beautiful", etc. In Yoruba, "be" is translated as "ni" or "je".


Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Alphabets and Pronunciation & Give your Opinion.

Conjugation of "Ni"[edit | edit source]

"Ni" is used in sentences where "be" means "to have". It is also used as a linking verb in sentences that describe someone or something. Here's how to conjugate "ni" in Yoruba:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
Mo ni ikan mo nee e-kahn I have something
E ni owo eh nee oh-woh You have money
O ni oko oh nee oh-koh He has a farm
Awa ni iye ah-wah nee ee-ye We have life
Ewo ni ibon eh-woh nee ee-bawn You all have birds
Won ni ise wohn nee ee-shay They have work

Conjugation of "Je"[edit | edit source]

"Je" is used in sentences where "be" means "to be". It describes the essence or characteristics of someone or something. Here's how to conjugate "je" in Yoruba:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
Mon je onisegun mohn jay oh-nee-shay-goon I am a doctor
E je alare eh jay ah-lah-ray You are a traveler
O je omo irin oh jay oh-moh ee-rin He is a blacksmith's son
Awa je eniyan ah-wah jay eh-nee-yahn We are humans
Ewo je awon omo eh-woh jay ah-wohn oh-moh You all are children
Won je awon omode wohn jay ah-wohn oh-moh-day They are kids

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Let's see how "ni" and "je" are used in a dialogue between two people:

  • Person 1: E ni aso-oke ni? (Do you have aso-oke?)
  • Person 2: Ehn, mo ni aso-oke. (Yes, I have aso-oke.)
  • Person 1: E je iyawo re? (Is she your wife?)
  • Person 2: Ehn, o je iyawo mi. (Yes, she is my wife.)
  • Person 1: Mo ni owo mi lehin irinwole yi o. (I have my money after this work.)
  • Person 2: Se o ni ise yii? (Don't you have this job?)

Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

- Yoruba language is spoken by over 30 million people inside and outside Nigeria. - The Yoruba religion has a complex pantheon of gods known as Orishas. - Proverbs are an important part of Yoruba culture. "Ile la ti n ko eso re ode" which means "Charity begins at home" is one of the popular proverbs in Yoruba.

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

➡ 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]

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