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<div class="pg_page_title">Yoruba Grammar - Pronouns</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Yoruba Grammar - Pronouns</div>
Hi Yoruba learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be discussing Yoruba pronouns. Pronouns are an important part of any language, and understanding how to use them correctly is essential for speaking and writing Yoruba. We will look at the different types of pronouns, how they are used, and some examples of their usage.<br><br>__TOC__<br><br>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/yoruba Yoruba] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about pronouns in Yoruba grammar. Pronouns are an essential part of any language, and they can help you communicate more efficiently. In Yoruba, pronouns have different forms depending on various factors like gender and number. Let's explore the world of Yoruba pronouns!
== Types of Pronouns ==
Pronouns can be divided into two main categories: personal pronouns and possessive pronouns. Personal pronouns refer to people or things, while possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession.


=== Personal Pronouns ===
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Personal pronouns are used to refer to people or things. In Yoruba, there are three types of personal pronouns: subject pronouns, object pronouns, and reflexive pronouns.


Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence. For example: Β 
== Personal Pronouns ==
* ''Ni omo mi'' - I am my child
Personal pronouns are used in place of a noun referring to a person or thing. It is one of the most commonly used pronouns in any language. In Yoruba, the pronouns for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person singular have different forms for males and females. Here's a table that illustrates the personal pronouns in Yoruba:
* ''O ni omo mi'' - He/she is my child


Object pronouns are used when the pronoun is the object of the sentence. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
* ''Mi o ni omo mi'' - I have a child
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
* ''O ni omo mi'' - He/she has a child
|-
| Mi || Mee || I/me
|-
| Mo || Mo || You
|-
| O/un || Oh/wun || He/she/it
|}


Reflexive pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring back to the subject of the sentence. For example: Β 
When addressing a group, the personal pronoun changes to the plural form:
* ''Omo mi o ni omo mi'' - My child is himself/herself
* ''Omo mi o ni omo wa'' - My child is yours


=== Possessive Pronouns ===
{| class="wikitable"
Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. In Yoruba, there are two types of possessive pronouns: possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns.
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| wa || Wah || We/us (male and/or mixed group)
|-
| yin || Yin || You (plural, male and/or mixed group)
|-
| won || Wun || They/them (male and/or mixed group)
|}


Possessive adjectives are used to modify a noun. For example: Β 
When addressing a group containing only females, the personal pronoun changes to the feminine form:
* ''Omo mi l'owo'' - My child's money
* ''Omo wa l'owo'' - Your child's money


Possessive pronouns are used to replace a noun. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
* ''L'owo mi'' - My money
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
* ''L'owo wa'' - Your money
|-
| awon || Ah-won || They/them (female group)
|-
| yin || Yin || You (plural, female group)
|-
| wa || Wah || We/us (female group)
|}


== Examples ==
'''Dialogue:'''
Here are some examples of how pronouns are used in Yoruba: Β 
* Person 1: Mo fe ra e. (I want to see you)
* Person 2: Epele sir (Okay sir)


* ''Ni omo mi'' - I am my child
== Possessive Pronouns ==
* ''O ni omo mi'' - He/she is my child
A possessive pronoun is one that shows ownership or possession of a noun. In Yoruba, the possessive pronouns agree with the gender of the owner. Here's a table that illustrates the possessive pronouns in Yoruba:
* ''Mi o ni omo mi'' - I have a child
* ''O ni omo mi'' - He/she has a child
* ''Omo mi o ni omo mi'' - My child is himself/herself
* ''Omo mi o ni omo wa'' - My child is yours
* ''Omo mi l'owo'' - My child's money
* ''Omo wa l'owo'' - Your child's money
* ''L'owo mi'' - My money
* ''L'owo wa'' - Your money


<hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
{| class="wikitable"
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| mi || Mee || My (singular)
|-
| re || Reh || Your (singular)
|-
| e || Eh || His/hers/its (singular)
|-
| wa || Wah || Our (plural)
|-
| yin || Yin || Your (plural)
|-
| won || Wun || Their/theirs (plural)
|}


'''Dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Awon omo mi (My children)
* Person 2: Olorun a fimo eyin won. (God will keep them for you)


== Reflexive Pronouns ==
A reflexive pronoun is one that refers back to the subject of a sentence. In Yoruba, reflexive pronouns are formed by adding "n" to the end of the personal pronouns. Here's a table that illustrates the reflexive pronouns in Yoruba:


==Videos==
{| class="wikitable"
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| min || Meen || Myself
|-
| mon || Moh-n || Yourself
|-
| re/ekeji/unkan || Reh/eh-keh-jee/oon-kahn || Himself/herself/itself
|-
| wa/nkan || Wah/oon-kahn || Ourselves/themselves
|-
| yin/nkan || Yin/oon-kahn || Yourselves/themselvesΒ 
|}


===Yoruba Language - Yoruba Pronouns Part 1Lesson 7 || How To Say ...===
'''Dialogue:'''
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* Person 1: Mon so pe o ti de (I'm saying that you've arrived)
* Person 2: Appreciate sir. Mo n'ife re e pelu awon ore mi (Appreciate sir. I want you to meet my friends)


===Yoruba Verb (α»ŒΜ€rọ̀ Ìṣe) 2: Eat | Pronoun-and-Tense-Focused ...===
== Interrogative Pronouns ==
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An interrogative pronoun is one that is used to ask questions. In Yoruba, the interrogative pronouns are the same as the demonstrative pronouns. Here's a table that illustrates the interrogative pronouns in Yoruba:


{| class="wikitable"
! Yoruba !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| tani || Tah-nee || Who
|-
| nibi || Nee-bee || Where
|-
| lo || Loh || What
|}


==Related Lessons==
'''Dialogue:'''
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* Person 1: Tani omo yi? (Who is this child?)
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* Person 2: Omo mi ni (He/she is my child)
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
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* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
== Relative Pronouns ==
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Onka-Yoruba-(Counting-and-Numbers-in-Yoruba)|Onka Yoruba (Counting and Numbers in Yoruba)]]
A relative pronoun is one that refers to a noun or pronoun in a sentence and connects clauses. In Yoruba, the relative pronoun is "ti". It can be used to refer to either persons or things.
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
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* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Oro-asopo-(Conjunctions)|Oro asopo (Conjunctions)]]
'''Dialogue:'''
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* Person 1: Mo fe ki on fi mi sibi ti o ba ti de (I want him to offer me a place to stay when he arrives)
* [[Language/Yoruba/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* Person 2: Awon eniyan wa ni awa o gbe sile ti o ba ti de o (We have people whom we have left behind who will offer you a place to stay when they come)
Β 
== Demonstrative Pronouns ==
A demonstrative pronoun is one that points to a specific person, place, thing or concept. In Yoruba, the demonstrative pronouns are "yi" and "ni". They are used to specify something that is near or far from the speaker. "Yi" is used to refer to something that is closer to the speaker, while "ni" is used to refer to something that is farther away from the speaker.
Β 
'''Dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Mo fe ra yi (I want to buy this one)
* Person 2: E wo ni? (Which one?)
* Person 1: Yi (This one)
Β 
== Indefinite Pronouns ==
An indefinite pronoun is one that does not refer to any specific person, place, or thing. In Yoruba, the most common indefinite pronouns are "eni" which means "anyone", "eniti" which means "anyone who", and "eniyan" which means "someone".
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'''Dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Emi ni eniyan ti e fe wo ni? (Who do you want to see in me?)
* Person 2: Mo fe wo eniyan ti o gba lati wa le ri mi (I want to see someone who can guide me)
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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_language Yoruba Language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoun Pronoun]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possessive_pronoun Possessive Pronoun]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrogative_pronoun Interrogative Pronoun]
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Yoruba Grammar - Pronouns

Hi Yoruba learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about pronouns in Yoruba grammar. Pronouns are an essential part of any language, and they can help you communicate more efficiently. In Yoruba, pronouns have different forms depending on various factors like gender and number. Let's explore the world of Yoruba pronouns!

Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns are used in place of a noun referring to a person or thing. It is one of the most commonly used pronouns in any language. In Yoruba, the pronouns for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person singular have different forms for males and females. Here's a table that illustrates the personal pronouns in Yoruba:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
Mi Mee I/me
Mo Mo You
O/un Oh/wun He/she/it

When addressing a group, the personal pronoun changes to the plural form:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
wa Wah We/us (male and/or mixed group)
yin Yin You (plural, male and/or mixed group)
won Wun They/them (male and/or mixed group)

When addressing a group containing only females, the personal pronoun changes to the feminine form:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
awon Ah-won They/them (female group)
yin Yin You (plural, female group)
wa Wah We/us (female group)

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Mo fe ra e. (I want to see you)
  • Person 2: Epele sir (Okay sir)

Possessive Pronouns

A possessive pronoun is one that shows ownership or possession of a noun. In Yoruba, the possessive pronouns agree with the gender of the owner. Here's a table that illustrates the possessive pronouns in Yoruba:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
mi Mee My (singular)
re Reh Your (singular)
e Eh His/hers/its (singular)
wa Wah Our (plural)
yin Yin Your (plural)
won Wun Their/theirs (plural)

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Awon omo mi (My children)
  • Person 2: Olorun a fimo eyin won. (God will keep them for you)

Reflexive Pronouns

A reflexive pronoun is one that refers back to the subject of a sentence. In Yoruba, reflexive pronouns are formed by adding "n" to the end of the personal pronouns. Here's a table that illustrates the reflexive pronouns in Yoruba:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
min Meen Myself
mon Moh-n Yourself
re/ekeji/unkan Reh/eh-keh-jee/oon-kahn Himself/herself/itself
wa/nkan Wah/oon-kahn Ourselves/themselves
yin/nkan Yin/oon-kahn Yourselves/themselves

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Mon so pe o ti de (I'm saying that you've arrived)
  • Person 2: Appreciate sir. Mo n'ife re e pelu awon ore mi (Appreciate sir. I want you to meet my friends)

Interrogative Pronouns

An interrogative pronoun is one that is used to ask questions. In Yoruba, the interrogative pronouns are the same as the demonstrative pronouns. Here's a table that illustrates the interrogative pronouns in Yoruba:

Yoruba Pronunciation English
tani Tah-nee Who
nibi Nee-bee Where
lo Loh What

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Tani omo yi? (Who is this child?)
  • Person 2: Omo mi ni (He/she is my child)

Relative Pronouns

A relative pronoun is one that refers to a noun or pronoun in a sentence and connects clauses. In Yoruba, the relative pronoun is "ti". It can be used to refer to either persons or things.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Mo fe ki on fi mi sibi ti o ba ti de (I want him to offer me a place to stay when he arrives)
  • Person 2: Awon eniyan wa ni awa o gbe sile ti o ba ti de o (We have people whom we have left behind who will offer you a place to stay when they come)

Demonstrative Pronouns

A demonstrative pronoun is one that points to a specific person, place, thing or concept. In Yoruba, the demonstrative pronouns are "yi" and "ni". They are used to specify something that is near or far from the speaker. "Yi" is used to refer to something that is closer to the speaker, while "ni" is used to refer to something that is farther away from the speaker.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Mo fe ra yi (I want to buy this one)
  • Person 2: E wo ni? (Which one?)
  • Person 1: Yi (This one)

Indefinite Pronouns

An indefinite pronoun is one that does not refer to any specific person, place, or thing. In Yoruba, the most common indefinite pronouns are "eni" which means "anyone", "eniti" which means "anyone who", and "eniyan" which means "someone".

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Emi ni eniyan ti e fe wo ni? (Who do you want to see in me?)
  • Person 2: Mo fe wo eniyan ti o gba lati wa le ri mi (I want to see someone who can guide me)

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

Sources

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


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