When I first started learning Yoruba this site was a big help. It has a long list of phrases to get me started in a conversation.
I found it hard to really use the site, because, as I stated before, Yoruba is a highly tonal language, so the way you pronounce the words matter a lot. Once I downloaded this app and met Yoruba people would could help me with pronunciation, I began to get the basic rhythm of the language down.
These are some beginner phrases to get you started.
*I did my best to write out the pronunciation in parenthesis, please confirm with a native Yoruba speaker* Watch these adorable Nigerian girls pronounce some of the words below for you!
Te te (Teh Teh) Hurry up
Ese o (Eh-shay-o) Thank you
Emi ni Courtney (Eh-me-knee Courtney ....) I am Courtney
Oruko mi ni Courtney (Oh-roo-ko me-knee Courtney) My name is Courtney
Eroni (E-ROW-knee) That's a lie
Odabo (Oh-daa-bo) Goodbye
Bawoni (Bah-woah-knee) How are you?
Daa daa ni o (Dah-Dah-knee-o) Fine
Ekaro (Eh-kar-row) Good Morning
Ekale (Eh-kah-le) Good Afternoon
Ekason (Eh-kah-son) Good Evening
Bee ni (Beh-knee) Yes
Bee ko (Beh-ko) No
Are there any other beginner phrases that are good to know? Please share in the comments.