Understanding Basic Yoruba Phrases

What does "mo oun" mean in English?

• I am eating

• I am

• I am not doing anything

• I am walking

Translate "Moun Jeun Lowo" to English.

• I am eating right now

• I am not eating right now

• I am sleeping right now

• I am working

What is the English translation of "awa Jeun"?

• We are eating

• They are eating

• I am eating

• You are eating

If "moun rin" means "I am walking," what does "moun rin Lo si" mean?

• I am running

• I am walking to

• I am walking away

• I am walking fast

What does "obirin yen Jeun" translate to in English?

• That woman is eating

• That man is eating

• Those people are eating

• The children are eating

Translate "moun soro" into English.

• I am sleeping

• I am talking

• I am eating

• I am running

What is the meaning of "moun sinmi" in English?

• I am working

• I am resting

• I am playing

• I am tired

If "moun sare" means "I am running," what activity is being described?

• Walking

• Running

• Sleeping

• Eating

What does "Bami soro" mean in English?

• Talk to me

• Let me sleep

• I am tired

• I am bathing

Translate "Je Ken sun" to English.

• Let me eat

• Let me sleep

• Let me walk

• Let me run