Language/Yoruba/Vocabulary/Education

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.

Yoruba Vocabulary for Education

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

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

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

• Yoruba Language
• Education in Nigeria
• Yoruba Culture

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