Yoruba Places
This is a list of places in Yoruba. Helpful vocabulary when discussing buildings you would like to go to, or pointing out natural landscapes.
Bank: Ilé ìfowópamọ́
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Hospital: ile iwosan
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Desert: Aṣálẹ̀
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Earth: Ilẹ̀
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Forest: Igbó
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Garden: Ọgbá / àgbàlá
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Island: Erékùsù
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River: Odò
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Lake: Adágún odò
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Sea: Òkun
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Sky: Ojú sánmà / òfúrufú
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Sun: Oòrùn
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| Moon: Òṣùpá |
| Stars: Àwọn ìràwọ̀ |
| Mountain: Òkè |
| Beach: Etí òkun |
These are some expressions showing how you can use the above words in a complete sentence, after including adjectives and personal pronouns.
I can see the stars: Mo lè rí àwọn ìràwọ̀
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I want to go to the beach: Mo fẹ́ lọ sí etí òkun
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| This is a beautiful garden: Ọgbà tí ó rẹwà ni èyí |
| The moon is full tonight: Òṣùpá ràn kárí lálẹ́ yìí |
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