How much Yoruba do you really know? This Yoruba language quiz has 15 questions covering greetings, tones, colours, months, names and culture. Write your answers on paper, then check the answer key at the bottom of the page. Each answer points you to a guide on Ilẹ̀ Abínibí where you can learn more. Score yourself honestly and try again after a week.
Round 1: Greetings and Phrases
- What does Ẹ káàárọ̀ mean?
- How do you say “thank you” politely in Yoruba?
- What does Èló ni èyí? mean?
- How do you say “I love you” in Yoruba?
- What is the polite Yoruba word for “please”?
Round 2: Sounds, Colours and Time
- How many tones does Yoruba have?
- What is the Yoruba word for the colour red?
- What is the Yoruba word for the colour white?
- In the Yoruba list of months, which month matches January?
- What does oṣù mean?
Round 3: Names and Culture
- What is the Yoruba word for twins?
- Which name is traditionally given to the first twin born?
- What is the name of the Yoruba talking drum?
- What does ata dindin mean?
- Aké, the name of a famous book and arts festival, is a historic quarter of which Yoruba city?
Answer Key
| No. | Answer | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good morning | Yoruba greetings |
| 2 | Ẹ ṣé | Yoruba greetings |
| 3 | How much is this? | Phrases for travellers |
| 4 | Mo nífẹ̀ẹ́ rẹ | I love you in Yoruba |
| 5 | Ẹ jọ̀ọ́ | Phrases for travellers |
| 6 | Three (high, mid and low) | Tone marks |
| 7 | Pupa | Colours in Yoruba |
| 8 | Funfun | Colours in Yoruba |
| 9 | Ṣẹ́rẹ́ | Yoruba months |
| 10 | Month | Yoruba months |
| 11 | Ìbejì | Ìbejì |
| 12 | Táíwò | Twin names |
| 13 | Dùndún | The talking drum |
| 14 | Fried pepper | Ata dindin recipe |
| 15 | Abeokuta | Aké festival |
How Did You Score?
- 12 to 15: Excellent. Try our proverbs guide.
- 7 to 11: Good progress. Review common Yoruba words.
- 0 to 6: A great start. Follow the 30-day study plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there multiple ways to answer some questions?
Yes. Dialects and levels of politeness mean that some phrases have more than one correct version.
How often should I retake the quiz?
Once a week works well, alongside daily practice.
Keep learning on the Learn Yoruba hub.
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