Everyday Yoruba Conversations

What is the Yoruba phrase for 'How are you?'

• Báwo ni ẹ?

• Ṣé àlàáfíà ni?

• Bawo ni?

• Kí ló n ṣẹlẹ?

Translate 'I am fine' into Yoruba.

• Mo wa ni ilera

• Mo wa daada

• Mo wa bẹẹkọ

• Mo wa lara

If someone says 'E kaaro', how should you respond?

• E kaaro, nice to meet you!

• E kaaro, what is your name?

• E kaaro, how are you?

• E kaaro, where are you from?

What does 'O seun' mean in English?

• Oh, my child or Oh, my son

• Oh, my daughter

• Oh, my parent

• Oh, my friend

Create a short dialogue between two friends greeting each other in Yoruba.

• A: "Hello!" B: "How are you?"

• A: "Hi there!" B: "Good to see you!"

• A: "Bawo ni?" B: "Mo wa daada, o seun! Iwo nko?" A: "Mo wa po!"

• A: "What's up?" B: "I'm fine, thanks!"

Explain the importance of greetings in Yoruba culture.

• Greetings are a sign of weakness in Yoruba culture.

• Greetings are only for formal occasions.

• Greetings are essential in Yoruba culture as they signify respect, strengthen relationships, and reflect cultural identity.

• Greetings are optional and have no significance.

List three common Yoruba phrases used in daily conversations.

• Kedu?

• ['Bawo ni?', 'E se', 'O da bo?']

• Ibo ni?

• O seun

How would you ask someone their name in Yoruba?

• Kí ni orúkọ rẹ?

• Kí ni orúkọ mi?

• Báwo ni orúkọ rẹ?

• Kí ló n jẹ́ orúkọ rẹ?