🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Beautiful woman" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
obinrin to lẹwa
"Beautiful woman" in Yoruba · say it like oh-been-reen toh leh-wah

The most natural way to say "Beautiful woman" in Yoruba is obinrin to lẹwa. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

obinrin ẹlẹwa
another way to say beautiful woman, more formal
obinrin to dara
means a good woman, can imply beauty

When to use it

You can use this phrase to compliment a woman on her appearance. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Use it when you want to express admiration for someone's beauty.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Obinrin to lẹwa ni mo ri loni.I saw a beautiful woman today.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'obinrin' with 'oko' which means man.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear obinrin to lẹwa, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Yoruba with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'handsome man' in Yoruba?

You can say 'okunrin to lẹwa'.

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