List of Prefix in Yoruba and English

To learn Yoruba language common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common words that we can used in daily life. Here you learn Prefix words in English with Yoruba translation. If you are interested to learn the most common Yoruba Prefix words, this place will help you to learn Prefix words in Yoruba language with their pronunciation in English. Prefix words are used in daily life conversations, so it is very important to learn all words in English and Yoruba.

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List of Prefix words in Yoruba

Here is the list of prefixes in Yoruba language with meanings and their pronunciation in English.

de-

Deactivate	mu maṣiṣẹ
Debate	ariyanjiyan
Decade	ewadun
Decent	bojumu
Decision	ipinnu
Declare	kede
Decode	yan koodu
Decomposition	jijera
Decrease	dinku
Deduction	iyokuro
Default	aiyipada
Defeat	ijatil
Defend	gbeja
Deforest	ipagborun
Deformation	abuku
Degeneration	ibajẹ
Demand	ibeere

dis-

Disaccord	iyapa
Disaffection	iyapa
Disagree	koo
Disappear	farasin
Disapprove	ko gba
Discharge	idasilẹ
Discipline	ibawi
Discompose	danu
Discount	eni
Discover	iwari
Displeasure	ibinu
Disqualify	disqualification

ex-

Exceed	koja
Exchange	paṣipaarọ
Exhale	yọ jade
Explain	se alaye
Explosion	bugbamu
Export	okeere

im-

Impair	bajẹ
Impassion	ifarakanra
Implant	afisinu
Import	gbe wọle
Impossible	ko ṣee ṣe
Impress	iwunilori
Improper	aibojumu
Improve	mu dara

in-

Inaction	aiṣiṣẹ
Inactive	aiṣiṣẹ
Inadequate	aipe
Income	owo oya
Incorrect	ti ko tọ
Indirect	aiṣe-taara
Insecure	ailewu
Inside	inu
Invisible	airi

inter-

Interaction	ibaraenisepo
Interchange	paṣipaarọ
Intermission	idilọwọ
International	okeere
Internet	ayelujara
Interview	ifọrọwanilẹnuwo

ir-

Irradiation	itanna
Irrational	alaimọkan
Irregular	alaibamu
Irrelevant	ko ṣe pataki
Irreplaceable	aibikita
Irreversible	aiyipada

mid-

Midday	ọsangangan
Midland	midland
Midnight	ọganjọ
Midway	agbedemeji
Midwife	agbẹbi

mis-

Misaligned	aiṣedeede
Misguide	aṣina
Misinform	aiṣedeede
Mislead	ṣina
Misplace	ibi ti ko tọ
Misrule	aiṣedeede
Misspelt	misspelt
Mistake	asise
Misunderstand	gbọye
Misuse	ilokulo

non-

Non existent	ko si tẹlẹ
Non pareil	ti kii ṣe pareil
Nonchalant	aiṣedeede
Nonfiction	airotẹlẹ
Nonsense	isọkusọ
Nonstop	aiduro

over-

Overcharge	apọju
Overcome	bori
Overflow	àkúnwọ́sílẹ̀
Overlap	ni lqkan
Overload	apọju
Overlook	gbojufo
Overpower	bori
Overrate	apọju
Overrule	overrule

pre-

Predefine	àyànfẹ́
Prefix	ìpele
Prehistory	itan-iṣaaju
Prepay	asansilẹ
Prepossess	ohun ini
Prevail	bori
Preview	awotẹlẹ

pro-

Proactive	ti nṣiṣe lọwọ
Proceed	tẹsiwaju
Proclaim	kede
Profess	ọjọgbọn
Profit	èrè
Profound	jinle
Program	eto
Progress	ilọsiwaju
Prolong	pẹ

re-

React	fesi
Reappear	tun farahan
Reclaim	gba pada
Recollect	ranti
Recommendation	iṣeduro
Reconsider	tun ro
Recover	Bọsipọ
Redo	tun ṣe
Rewrite	tun kọ

tele-

Telecommunication	ibaraẹnisọrọ
Telegram	telegram
Telepathic	telepathic
Telephone	tẹlifoonu
Telescope	ẹrọ imutobi
Television	tẹlifisiọnu

trans-

Transfer	gbigbe
Transform	yipada
Transgender	transgender
Translation	itumọ
Transparent	sihin
Transport	gbigbe

un-

Undo	yi pada
Unequal	aidogba
Unhappy	aidunnu
Unpack	unpack
Unseen	airi
Unstable	riru
Unusual	dani

up-

Update	imudojuiwọn
Upgrade	igbesoke
Uphill	òkè
Uphold	duro
Upset	inu bibi
Upstairs	pẹtẹẹsì
Upward	si oke

Top 1000 Yoruba words

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Eat	jẹun
All	gbogbo
New	titun
Snore	snore
Fast	sare
Help	Egba Mi O
Pain	irora
Rain	ojo
Pride	igberaga
Sense	ori
Large	nla
Skill	ogbon
Panic	ẹ̀rù
Thank	o ṣeun
Desire	ifẹ
Woman	obinrin
Hungry	ebi npa

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Daily use Yoruba Sentences

Here you learn top Yoruba sentences, these sentences are very important in daily life conversations, and basic-level sentences are very helpful for beginners. All sentences have Yoruba meanings with transliteration.

Good morning	E kaaro
What is your name	Ki 'ni oruko re
What is your problem	Kini isoro re?
I hate you	Nko ni ife si o
I love you	mo nifẹ rẹ
Can I help you	iranlọwọ wo ni mo le ṣe fun ọ?
I am sorry	Ma binu
I want to sleep	mo fe sun
This is very important	Eyi jẹ pataki pupọ
Are you hungry	ṣe ebi n pa Ẹ?
How is your life	bawo ni aye re?
I am going to study	Emi yoo kawe