Yoruba Animals
This is a list of animals in Yoruba. You will find common words including domestic pets, farm livestock, wild creatures and even insects.
Bird: eye
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Cat: ologbo
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Cow: maalu
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Dog: aja
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Donkey: rakunmi
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Eagle: Àwòdì
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Elephant: Erin
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Goat: ewure
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Horse: esin
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Lion: Kìnìún
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Monkey: Ọ̀bọ
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Mouse: ekute
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Rabbit: Ehoro
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Snake: Ejò
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Tiger: Ẹkùn
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Sheep (pl.): Àwọn àgùtàn
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Spider: Alántakùn
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Insect: Kòkòrò
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Mosquito: Ẹ̀fọn
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Butterfly: Labalábá
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Bear: Ìkookò |
Animal: Ẹranko |
Farm: Oko |
Forest: Igbó |
The following sentences might come in handy in a conversation when socializing or in a pet store.
I have a dog: Mo ní ajá kan
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She likes cats: Ó fẹ́ràn àwọn ológbò
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Tigers are fast: Àwọn ẹkùn a máa yára púpọ̀
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Monkeys are funny: Àwọn ọ̀bọ̀ npani lẹ́rìn ín
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Do you have any animals?: Sé ẹ / o ní àwọn ẹranko? |
Do you sell dog food?: Ṣé ẹ / o ntà onjẹ ajá? |
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