Yoruba Proverbs: Bí a bá sọ òkò sọ́jà, ará ilé ẹni ní ń bà. Translation: He who throws a stone in the market will hit a family member. Meaning: Be careful what you do unto others; it may return towards you or someone close to you. Ẹ̀yin ará mi, ọ̀rọ̀ àgbà lèyí o; it is indeed the wisdom of the elders.
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Yoruba Proverb: Bí abá so òkò sójà ará ilé eni ní bá
Yoruba Proverbs: Bí a bá sọ òkò sọ́jà, ará ilé ẹni ní ń bà. Translation: He who throws a stone in the market will hit a family member. Meaning: Be careful what you do unto others; it may return towards you or someone close to you. Ẹ̀yin ará mi, ọ̀rọ̀ àgbà lèyí o; it is indeed the wisdom of the elders.
Gèlè
Traditionally, Yoruba culture dictated that the way a gèlè was tied indicated a woman’s marital status. A gèlè leaning to the right signified a married woman, while one leaning left meant she was single. However, in today’s modern society, this practice is no longer strictly followed. African women today have a strong sense of personal style when it comes to gèlè.
Fìlà
A Yorùbá man’s traditional attire is incomplete without a fìlà, a cap that adds a touch of sophistication and that “Yorùbá pride”. The fìlà sits comfortably on the head and is often worn tilted slightly to one side. However, it can be styled in a variety of ways, according to the personal taste of the wearer.
Yoruba Proverb: Ilé ọba tójó ẹwà ló bùsi
In every culture, proverbs serve as vessels of wisdom, made up of collective experiences, values, and insights of a community. Among the Yoruba people of Nigeria, proverbs are revered for their profound meanings and practical applications in everyday life. One such proverb is, "Ilé ọba tójó ẹwà ló bùsi”.
Ọmọlúwàbí: The Essence of Character in the Yoruba People
Ọmọlúwàbí, Ọmọ Oòduà, Ọmọ Káàárọ̀-oòjíire, these names resonate deeply with the Yorùbá people, a West African ethnic group known for their rich heritage and cultural identity. The name omọlúwàbí represents the values and characteristics that the Yorùbás strive to embody.
Myths in Language Learning: Why you Can(not) Learn a New Language
Frank Smith once said, "One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way." As you embark on your language learning journey, you might encounter some pesky roadblocks, thoughts that whisper doubts and make the path seem daunting. In this post, I want to tell you why those thoughts are simply
Comparing Mangoes
While living Life, we discover the most interesting things.Do you enjoy eating Mangoes? Can you differentiate between different types of mangoes? Do you know what mangoes are called in Yoruba? Check out this episode of Comparing Mangoes, and see how mangoes from different regions of the world compare. I have some special tasters to help out too!
The bi-lingual journey – A Steep Climb
It’s sometimes heartbreaking to see my 3-year-old, my youngest kid, “my personal experiment”, speak and respond to me in English as he starts to communicate more fluently. “Mummy wanna go outside!” he says as he points towards the door indicating he wants to go outside.
The Journey Begins….
I am an Engineer, a bilingual mom, an immigrant in the western world, who wants to pass on her heritage and a second language on to her children but I didn’t start out as a passionate linguist. I have three children; DD is 8, DS is 5 and DDS is 2 years old.
Culture Propagation!
I was at my daughter’s tennis practice and got talking to another parent while we waited for the kids. She was an Indian lady who like me was an immigrant and was raising young kids in the US. We talked about everything from managing schedules, to work-life balance and extracurricular activities.
