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| Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by dharmie(f): 11:52pm On Aug 12, 2012 |
Please I need Yoruba words and expressions that do not exist in the English language. An example is ekale and eku ijoko. Your contributions are highly appreciated. Thanks in advance |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by ayobase(m): 7:19am On Aug 13, 2012 |
Eku owo lomi. |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by tpia5: 7:37am On Aug 13, 2012 |
there's already an eku thread. |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by dharmie(f): 9:11am On Aug 13, 2012 |
Thanks Tpia. But 'eku' can be categorised under greetings and felcitations. We have other categorise of words that are reflections of our Yoruba cultures, beliefs and norms. Take for instance the 'ijabe' (the short broom used for cooking ewedu) does it have a meaning in the English language? |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by ayobase(m): 11:21am On Aug 13, 2012 |
Igbako! |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by Abukc(m): 9:06am On Mar 22, 2016 |
Rogboku |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by Adeyemi0(m): 9:48pm On Mar 22, 2016 |
Ohun ti a o mon ni a o mon kosi oyinbo eku ile....lol |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by tpiar: 9:55pm On Mar 22, 2016 |
Eku ile means I'm back. |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by macof(m): 6:00pm On Mar 23, 2016 |
tpiar:  |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by tpiah2: 7:04pm On Mar 23, 2016 |
| Re: Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by macof(m): 6:19pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
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