Weather and Seasons in Yoruba
Yoruba weather words, everyday phrases and the two main seasons of southwest Nigeria.
Weather is a safe topic for small talk.
Weather words
| Yoruba | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ojú ọjọ́ | weather |
| oòrùn | sun |
| òjò | rain |
| afẹ́fẹ́ | wind |
| ìkùukùu | cloud |
| òtútù | cold |
| ooru | heat |
| ìjì | storm |
Everyday phrases
- Ojú ọjọ́ dára lónìí. The weather is good today.
- Oòrùn mú gan-an. The sun is very hot.
- Òjò ń rọ̀. It is raining.
- Afẹ́fẹ́ ń fẹ́. The wind is blowing.
- Òtútù ń mú mi. I feel cold.
The two main seasons
Southwest Nigeria has two main seasons:
- Ìgbà òjò, the rainy season
- Ìgbà ẹ̀rùn, the dry season
During the dry season, the dusty wind known as harmattan blows in from the north in many parts of West Africa, bringing cooler, hazy weather in some months.
Rain in daily life
Rain matters greatly for farming. Many sayings and songs mention rain.
Temperature
Temperatures are given in Celsius, and many people simply use the English numbers.
Useful words
- òní (today)
- ọ̀la (tomorrow)
- ọ̀sẹ̀ yìí (this week)
Tips
- Learn òjò and oòrùn.
- Practise Òjò ń rọ̀.
- Use the dictionary to check tone marks.
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