Useful Phrases

1. Mo ṣe app yìí

   I made this app

   Usage

   Used when introducing an app you created

   Grammar Note

   Yoruba past tense is determined by context without a tense marker

2. App yìí jẹ́ ọfẹ

   This app is free

   Usage

   Used to inform someone the app is free of charge

   Grammar Note

   "Ọfẹ" means free/without cost in Yoruba

3. Gbìyànjú láti ṣe download rẹ

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Used to encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Gbìyànjú" means to try/attempt in Yoruba

4. Mo jẹ́ ọmọ Japan

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Basic phrase for introducing your nationality

   Grammar Note

   "Ọmọ" means child/native of, used for nationality expressions

5. Mo jẹ́ arìnrìn àjò

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Used to identify yourself as a tourist/traveler

   Grammar Note

   "Arìnrìn àjò" is a compound meaning one who walks on a journey

6. Mo ń rin àjò nìkan

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Used to say you are traveling by yourself

   Grammar Note

   "Ń" is the Yoruba progressive aspect marker

7. Ìgbà àkọ́kọ́ ni mo wà níbí

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Common phrase when visiting a place for the first time

   Grammar Note

   "Ìgbà àkọ́kọ́" means the first time/occasion

8. Ṣé mo lè ya àwòrán?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Used when asking permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Ṣé ... lè" is the Yoruba permission-asking structure

9. Ṣé a lè ya àwòrán papọ̀?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Used to suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Papọ̀" means together in Yoruba

10. Jọ̀wọ́ scan koodu QR

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Used when asking someone to scan a QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Jọwọ" means please in Yoruba

11. Má jẹ mí

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Used when being cheated or overcharged; a strong protest

    Grammar Note

    "Má" is the Yoruba prohibitive marker. "Jẹ" means to cheat in this context

12. Má tẹ mi lẹ́

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when someone disrespects or underestimates you

    Grammar Note

    "Tẹ lẹ́" means to press down/disrespect in Yoruba

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