🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ẹ jọ̀ọ́
"Excuse me" in Yoruba · say it like eh joh-oh

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Yoruba is Ẹ jọ̀ọ́. 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

Ẹ jọ̀ọ́, ẹ ṣé
more formal, used when addressing someone respectfully
Bẹ́ẹ̀ ni
casual, used among friends or peers

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to politely interrupt someone or ask for their attention. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it in conversations, meetings, or when approaching someone in public.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Ẹ jọ̀ọ́, ṣe o le ran mi lọwọ?Excuse me, can you help me?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the polite tone when saying it.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ẹ jọ̀ọ́, 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

When should I use 'Ẹ jọ̀ọ́'?

Use it whenever you need to get someone's attention politely.

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