Instructions are part of everyday conversations at home. Here are five simple Yorùbá instructions you can start using with your family.
Common instructions
| Yorùbá | English |
|---|---|
| Wá síbí | Come here |
| Jókòó | Sit down |
| Dìde | Stand up |
| Wọlé | Come inside |
| Jáde | Go outside |
Using them in sentences
Adé, wá síbí.
Adé, come here.
Jókòó sí orí àga.
Sit on the chair.
Dìde kí o sì wá síbí.
Stand up and come here.
Òjò ń rọ̀. Wọlé.
It is raining. Come inside.
Jáde lọ ṣeré.
Go outside and play.
Speaking respectfully
When speaking to an older person or more than one person, add Ẹ:
| Informal | Respectful or plural |
|---|---|
| Wá síbí | Ẹ wá síbí |
| Jókòó | Ẹ jókòó |
| Dìde | Ẹ dìde |
| Wọlé | Ẹ wọlé |
| Jáde | Ẹ jáde |
Choose two expressions and use them repeatedly at home this week. Using Yorùbá during real activities makes the language easier to remember.
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