Occupation names in Yoruba and English

To learn Yoruba language, common vocabulary is one of the important sections. Common Vocabulary contains common Yoruba words that we can used in daily life. Occupation are one part of common words used in day-to-day life conversations. If you are interested to learn Occupation names in Yoruba, this place will help you to learn all Occupation names in English to Yoruba language. Occupation vocabulary words are used in daily life, so it is important to learn all Occupation names in English to Yoruba and play Yoruba quiz and also play picture vocabulary, play some games so you get not bored. If you think too hard to learn Yoruba language, then 1000 most common Yoruba words will helps to learn Yoruba language easily, they contain 2-letter words to 13-letter words. The below table gives the translation of Occupation vocabulary words in Yoruba.


Occupation names in Yoruba and English

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List of Occupation names in Yoruba


Here is the list of Occupation in Yoruba language and their pronunciation in English.

Occupation names - Yoruba

Accountant oniṣiro
Actor olukopa
Actress oṣere
Advocate alagbawi
Agent oluranlowo
Architect ayaworan
Artist olorin
Auctioneer alagbata
Author onkowe
Baker alakara
Barber onírun
Betel Seller olutaja betel
Blacksmith alagbẹdẹ
Boatman ọkọ oju-omi kekere
Brasier ikọmu
Broker alagbata
Bus driver awakọ akero
Butcher alapata
Butler olutayo
Carpenter gbenagbena
Carrier ti ngbe
Cashier cashier
Chauffeur awakọ ọkọ ayọkẹlẹ
Chemist oniwosan ara
Cleaner afọmọ
Clerk akowe
Coachman olukọni
Cobbler agbada
Collector odè
Compositor olupilẹṣẹ iwe
Compounder isopọpọ
Conductor adaorin
Confectioner olutayo
Constable ọlọpa
Contractor kontirakito
Cook sise
Coolie itura
Craftsman oníṣẹ ọnà
Dancer onijo
Dentist onísègùn eyín
Designer onise
Doctor dokita
Draftsman onise
Dramatist oṣere ori itage
Draper draper
Druggist oloogun
Dyer apanirun
Editor olootu
Electrician onina
Engineer ẹlẹrọ
Examiner oluyẹwo
Farmer agbẹ
Fireman onina
Fisherman apeja
Florist Aladodo
Gardener ologba
Glazier glazier
Goldsimth goolu goolu
Hairdresser onidiri
Hawker apanirun
Inspector olubẹwo
Jeweller ohun ọṣọ
Journalist onise iroyin
Judge adajo
Labourer alagbaṣe
Landlord onile
Lawyer agbẹjọro
Lecturer olukọni
Librarian ikawe
Lifeguard Agbani sile
Magician alalupayida
Manager alakoso
Mason oluwa
Mechanic mekaniki
Merchant oniṣòwo
Messenger ojiṣẹ
Midwife agbẹbi
Milkmaid omidan
Milkman ọra-wara
Minister iranse
Model awoṣe
Musician olórin
News reader onkawe iroyin
Novelist aramada
Nurse nọọsi
Oilman olutayo
Operator onišẹ
Optician opitika
Painter oluyaworan
Peon peon
Perfumer lofinda
Pharmacist oniwosan oniwosan
Photographer oluyaworan
Physician oniwosan
Pilot awaoko
Plumber oniṣan omi
Poet akéwì
Policeman ọlọpa
Politician oloselu
Postman ifiweranse
Potter amọkoko
Priest alufaa
Printer itẹwe
Proprietor oniwun
Publisher akede
Receptionist olugbalejo
Retailer alagbata
Sailor atukọ
Scientist onimo ijinle sayensi
Sculptor onise
Secretary akọwe
Seedsman irugbin
Shoemaker bàtà
Shop assistant oniranlọwọ itaja
Shopkeeper olutaja
Soldier jagunjagun
Surgeon oniṣẹ abẹ
Sweeper gbigba
Tailor telo
Taxi driver takisi iwakọ
Teacher oluko
Translator onitumo
Travel agent ajo oluranlowo
Treasurer iṣura
Turner oluyipada
Vaccinator ajesara
Veterinary doctor dokita ti ogbo
Waiter Oluduro
Waitress onitura
Washerman alagbafo
Washerwoman obinrin ifoso
Watchman olusona
Weaver alaṣọ
Workers osise
Writer onkqwe






Top 1000 Yoruba words


Here you learn top 1000 Yoruba words, that is separated into sections to learn easily (Simple words, Easy words, Medium words, Hard Words, Advanced Words). These words are very important in daily life conversations, basic level words are very helpful for beginners. All words have Yoruba meanings with transliteration.


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

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
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