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English Yoruba Dictionary
Offline English–Yoruba dictionary with clear, accurate meanings
A fast, offline English–Yoruba dictionary for everyday use
English Yoruba Dictionary translates words between English and Yoruba instantly, without needing an internet connection. Yoruba is spoken by tens of millions of people, primarily across south-western Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries, and is a tonal language where pitch changes a word's meaning — this app is built for students, and anyone translating between the two languages who needs a quick, reliable lookup.
Key features
- ✓100% offline dictionary — no data connection needed
- ✓Bidirectional search: English to Yoruba and Yoruba to English
- ✓Fast, instant search-as-you-type
- ✓Lightweight app with a small install size
- ✓Useful for study and everyday translation
- ✓Clean, distraction-free interface
- ✓Works reliably even on older phones
- ✓No account or sign-up required
Ready to try English Yoruba Dictionary?
Free to download on the Google Play Store.
Guides & articles
In-depth guides related to English Yoruba Dictionary.
Body and Health in Yoruba: Talking to a Doctor
Yoruba vocabulary for body parts and common health complaints, with phrases for the doctor and pharmacy.
Read article →Jobs and Professions in Yoruba
Yoruba words for common jobs, with the Iṣẹ́ wo question and answers.
Read article →The Home in Yoruba: Rooms and Furniture
Yoruba vocabulary for the house and everyday objects, with ways to say where things are.
Read article →Weather and Seasons in Yoruba
Yoruba weather words, everyday phrases and the two main seasons of southwest Nigeria.
Read article →Yoruba Festivals and Celebrations
Well-known Yoruba festivals, from Òṣun-Òṣogbo to Egúngún, with greetings and vocabulary.
Read article →Colours in Yoruba
The Yoruba words for the main colours, and the three traditional basic colour terms.
Read article →Family Words in Yoruba
Yoruba vocabulary for relatives, including how seniority shapes the words for siblings.
Read article →Food and Drink in Yoruba
Yoruba vocabulary for everyday food and drink, with phrases for eating and hospitality.
Read article →Shopping and Money in Yoruba
Yoruba words and phrases for markets, prices, bargaining and payment.
Read article →Transport and Directions in Yoruba
Yoruba words and phrases for getting around, from buses to asking the way.
Read article →Negation in Yoruba: How to Say No and Not
The main ways to negate in Yoruba, with examples for verbs, existence and yes or no answers.
Read article →Possession in Yoruba: Mi, Rẹ, Wa and the Word Ti
How to say my, your and our in Yoruba, where possessives go and how to use ti for 'belongs to'.
Read article →Question Words in Yoruba: Kí, Ta, Níbo and More
The main Yoruba question words and how to ask yes or no questions.
Read article →To Be and To Have in Yoruba: Jẹ́, Wà and Ní
Yoruba uses different words for being something, being somewhere and having something.
Read article →Yoruba Verbs: Tense Without Conjugation
Yoruba verbs never change form. Instead, small particles show whether an action is ongoing, completed or in the future.
Read article →Gender Words in Yoruba: Man, Woman, Boy and Girl
How Yoruba marks male and female when it needs to, using words rather than grammatical gender.
Read article →Months of the Year in Yoruba
The traditional Yoruba names for the twelve months, and how they are used alongside the international calendar.
Read article →Plural Nouns in Yoruba: Using Àwọn
How Yoruba shows plural without changing the noun, and when the plural marker is used.
Read article →Telling the Time in Yoruba
How to ask and tell the time in Yoruba, with parts of the day and common time words.
Read article →Yoruba Sentence Structure: Subject, Verb, Object
How Yoruba sentences are built, with word order that will feel familiar to English speakers.
Read article →Days of the Week in Yoruba
The Yoruba names for the seven days, and a note on the older four-day week.
Read article →Reading Tone Marks: When They Appear and When They Are Dropped
How Yoruba tone marks work in writing, and how to read a text where some or all of them are missing.
Read article →Respect in Yoruba: The Polite Ẹ and Forms of Address
How Yoruba uses plural pronouns for respect, and the titles and kinship terms used to address others.
Read article →Yoruba Greetings for Every Time of Day
The Yoruba greetings for morning, afternoon and evening, and the culture of greeting that goes with them.
Read article →Yoruba Pronouns and the Absence of Gender
The Yoruba personal pronouns, their short and long forms, and the fact that Yoruba does not distinguish he from she.
Read article →GB and P: Yoruba's Two Doubled Sounds
How to pronounce the sounds written gb and p in Yoruba, which are made with two articulations at once.
Read article →The Subdot Letters Ẹ, Ọ and Ṣ and How to Type Them
Why the dots under ẹ, ọ and ṣ matter, and practical ways to type them on a phone or computer.
Read article →The Yoruba Alphabet: Twenty-Five Letters
The standard Yoruba alphabet, which letters differ from English and which English letters are not used.
Read article →Yoruba Syllables: How Words Are Built
How Yoruba words are formed from simple syllables, and what that means for reading and pronunciation.
Read article →Yoruba Vowels: Oral and Nasal
The seven oral vowels and the nasal vowels of Yoruba, with examples to practise.
Read article →50 Common Yoruba Words Every Beginner Should Know
A starter list of everyday Yoruba words with English meanings, grouped by theme, to build a working vocabulary fast.
Read article →Building a Yoruba Vocabulary Routine That Actually Works
A realistic daily routine for building Yoruba vocabulary, built around tone practice as the central, non-negotiable focus.
Read article →Common Mistakes English Speakers Make Learning Yoruba
Frequent mistakes English speakers make learning Yoruba, and practical ways to avoid them.
Read article →Why an Offline Yoruba Dictionary Matters
Practical reasons an offline Yoruba dictionary is more reliable than an online search, for travel, family connection and study.
Read article →Yoruba Culture's Global Influence, From Nigeria to the Americas
A look at Yoruba culture's significant historical and ongoing global influence, particularly across the Americas.
Read article →Yoruba for Diaspora Families: Reconnecting Across Generations
Practical encouragement and tips for diaspora Yoruba learners looking to reconnect with the language across generations.
Read article →Yoruba Naming Traditions: Why Names Carry Deep Meaning
An introduction to Yoruba naming customs, why names carry significant meaning, and what learners can understand from them.
Read article →Yoruba Numbers and Everyday Practical Phrases
Practical Yoruba vocabulary for numbers, shopping, and everyday situations, useful for learners and diaspora families.
Read article →Yoruba Proverbs: A Window Into Cultural Wisdom
An introduction to the rich Yoruba proverb (owe) tradition, and why proverbs offer genuine insight into Yoruba culture.
Read article →Yoruba Tone Explained: Why Pitch Is Central, Not Optional
A clear explanation of Yoruba's three-tone system, why it's central to the language, and how to practice it effectively.
Read article →Frequently asked questions
Does the app work without an internet connection?+
Yes, the dictionary works fully offline once installed.
Can I search from Yoruba to English as well?+
Yes, search works in both directions.
Is the app free?+
Yes, English Yoruba Dictionary is free to download from the Google Play Store.
Is this useful for learning Yoruba vocabulary over time?+
Yes, the fast offline lookup makes it practical to build vocabulary gradually through daily use.