Words for weather and nature are some of the most useful in any language, because they give you something to talk about every day. This guide lists the main ones in Yoruba.
Weather and sky
| English | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| Rain | Òjò |
| Sun | Oòrùn |
| Wind | Afẹ́fẹ́ |
| Cloud | Ìkùukùu |
| Moon | Òṣùpá |
| Star | Ìràwọ̀ |
Land and water
| English | Yoruba |
|---|---|
| River | Odò |
| Sea | Òkun |
| Tree | Igi |
| Flower | Òdòdó |
| Ground / earth | Ilẹ̀ |
Talking about the weather
- Òjò ń rọ̀. It is raining.
- Oòrùn gbóná. The sun is hot.
- Afẹ́fẹ́ tutù. The wind is cold.
The describing words here come from our guide to Yoruba adjectives. For animals that live in these places, see animals in Yoruba, and for plants and food, see fruits and vegetables.
Seasons
Nigeria’s weather follows a dry and a rainy season, with the harmattan during the dry months; read our guide to the harmattan. Talk about time with the time words and the months of the year.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say rain in Yoruba? Òjò.
How do you say moon in Yoruba? Òṣùpá.
Photo: Unsplash contributor, goats, illustrative of the outdoors and not specific to the words listed. Spellings and tone marks follow common usage; check with a native speaker for formal writing.
