A Dictionary of the Yoruba Language

A Dictionary of the Yoruba Language

Author: Nigeria University Press

Publisher: African Books Collective

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13:

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Based upon the nineteenth century standard work on the Yoruba language, and first ever English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English dictionary, this new edition has been revised and enlarged considerably. The dictionary contains about 50,000 references and translations; Yoruba pronunciation guidance; examples of how words are used; contemporary meanings and interpretations; and reference to grammatical usage and parts of speech. There is also an extensive list of commonly occurring birds, plants and trees, translated from Yoruba into English alongside their botanical equivalents.


English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English Modern Practical Dictionary

English-Yoruba, Yoruba-English Modern Practical Dictionary

Author: Kayode J. Fakinlede

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 702

ISBN-13:

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Yoruba is spoken by some 20 million people. One of the national languages of Nigeria it is also spoken in other neighbouring African nations. This bilingual dictionary includes terms that cover the complex medical, scientific and mathematical terms used throughout the world today.


Yoruba-English/ English-Yoruba Dictionary & Phrasebook

Yoruba-English/ English-Yoruba Dictionary & Phrasebook

Author: Aquilina Mawadza

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780781813891

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Yoruba, one of the national languages of Nigeria, is spoken by more than 30 million people worldwide. It is the most widely spoken language in Nigeria after English, and is also spoken in Benin and Togo. This unique, two-part resource provides travelers to Nigeria and other parts of West Africa with the tools they need for daily interaction. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes: 4,000 dictionary entries; phonetics that are intuitive for English speakers Essential phrases on topics such as transportation, dining out, and business Concise grammar and pronunciation sections


Yoruba Learner's Dictionary

Yoruba Learner's Dictionary

Author: Kasahorow

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-03

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781087208572

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Yoruba kasahorow. Learn to read Modern Yoruba!The Yoruba Learner's Dictionary is a beginner's dictionary for your multilingual child to develop their Yoruba and English reading skills.Contains basic nouns, verbs and adjectives to aid fast comprehension of any Modern Yoruba language book.Discover the joy of reading in Yoruba and English together with your multilingual child.Suitable for children 8 to 12 years old.


Colloquial Yoruba

Colloquial Yoruba

Author: Antonia Yetunde Folarin Schleicher

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1135995141

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Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, this easy to use and up to date course provides a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Yoruba with no prior knowledge of the language required. Colloquial Yoruba is:interactive - with lots of exercises for regular practiceclear - providing concise grammar notespractical - with useful vocabulary and pronunciation guidescomplete - including answer key and reference section. By the end of this course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Yoruba in a broad range of everyday situations. Accompany.


Encyclopedia of the Yoruba

Encyclopedia of the Yoruba

Author: Toyin Falola

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2016-06-20

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 0253021561

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“The encyclopedia gives a complex, yet detailed, presentation of the Yorùbá, a dominant ethnic group in West Africa . . . an invaluable resource.” —Yoruba Studies Review The Yoruba people today number more than thirty million strong, with significant numbers in the United States, Nigeria, Europe, and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba history, geography and demography, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art. The 285 entries include biographies of prominent Yoruba figures, artists, and authors; the histories of political institutions; and the impact of technology and media, urban living, and contemporary culture on Yoruba people worldwide. Written by Yoruba experts on all continents, this encyclopedia provides comprehensive background to the global Yoruba and their distinctive and vibrant history and culture. “Readers unfamiliar with the Yoruba will find the introduction a concise and valuable overview of their language and its dialects, recent history, mythology and religion, and diaspora movements . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice


Yoruba Creativity

Yoruba Creativity

Author: Toyin Falola

Publisher: Africa World Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9781592213368

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In songs, dance and drama the fame of the Yoruba of Nigeria is firmly established and universally acknowledged. Also an established writing and literary tradition, the Yoruba have asserted themselves as a dominant force in the world of creativity. Such stars are represented here, as in the works of Wole Soyinka and Zulu Sofola. The future of language in the making of new idioms and dictionaries is also examined in an attempt to position the Yoruba and their cultures in the ever-changing world of cultural inventions.


Speak Yoruba in 24 Hours

Speak Yoruba in 24 Hours

Author: Adedamola Olofa

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2004-10-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781973551690

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This Yoruba grammar book is for the use of beginners who want to learn Yoruba and those who want to speak it as a second language (L2). Target Users are: ■ Those who marry to Yoruba spouses ■ Yoruba children born abroad ■ Yorubas in diaspora ■ Secondary school children (Nigeria, West Africa and Brazil) learning Yoruba as a second language. ■ Non-Yoruba university students learning Yoruba as a second language. ■ Those who have interest in speaking the language.It is written in a Teach-Yourself format. It is highly interractive. A reader studies a lesson and tests himself through series of "Brainwork" provided in this book. Because it is a book meant for beginners, some basic grammatical rules and orthography are adjusted to make learning easier for users. This book is to be viewed as an introductory to learning Yoruba.