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Thursday, July 27, 2017

Names meaning "Abundance" are names beginning with: "Ọ̀PÁ

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Names that start with Ọ̀PÁ suggest there was an abundance at the time of birth of a child. Examples of such names are: 1. Ọ̀p ák únl é: Ab...
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Names suggesting reincarnation

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The Yoruba belief is that if a newborn arrives  into a family, after the death of a member of the family, the dead is said to have revisited...

Yoruba Proverbs

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Ẹn í b á s ùn l à n j í, a k ì  í j í  apir ọ́ Meaning: We can only wake a person sleeping, we do not wake someone pretending to be asleep
Thursday, November 19, 2015

Yorùbá: The Noun Phrase

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XY is about the simplest construction in Yorùbá language, where X is a noun and Y is another noun juxtaposed to X. Noun Y qualifies noun X. ...

Yorùbá Names: The Structural and Cultural Denotation

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Understanding the structure of Yoruba names is very important while teaching Yoruba language. The structure of Yoruba names mostly serves as...
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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K í    l o  r í    l ọ́ b ẹ̀ t ó fi wa ro  ọw ọ́  Literal Meaning: What did you see in the soup that made you hold back your hand Denota...
Friday, January 13, 2012

Tijó tijó ní s'ọlọ́mọge, ọ̀rọ̀ abiyamọ ní s'adélébọ̀ .

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Denotative meaning: A spinster cherishes dancing, while the heart of a married woman is in child upbringing. Connotative meaning: We have d...
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Hello and welcome! I am Gbemi Ibrahim - a linguist with a deep appreciation for language, culture, and the enduring power of storytelling. I hold a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Leeds, UK, and I’m certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). My passion lies at the intersection of English and Yoruba—two vibrant linguistic worlds that shape how I think, write, and teach. I explore and share content on English Language, English Literature, Yoruba Language, and Yoruba Literature, with a special love for Yoruba proverbs and the timeless wisdom they offer. This blog is my creative space—a place where I reflect, research, and celebrate language in all its beauty, from the elegance of Shakespeare to the genius of Soyinka, from grammar tips to the richness of African oral traditions. Whether you’re a fellow word lover, a curious reader, or just passing through, I’m glad you stopped by. Some know me as Yoruba with AuntieGbemi, others as Vick Ibrah—but you can simply call me Gbemi. Please visit www.vickibrah.com
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