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Yoruba Words And Expressions With No Synonyms In The English Language by dharmie(op): 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(op): 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?