🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Help" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
jẹ́ kí n ràn é lọ́wọ́
"Help" in Yoruba · say it like jeh-kee n rahn eh loh-woh

The most natural way to say "Help" in Yoruba is jẹ́ kí n ràn é lọ́wọ́. 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

ràn mí lọ́wọ́
used when asking for help personally
jọwọ, ràn mí lọ́wọ́
more polite way to ask for help

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you need assistance with something. It is common in both formal and informal settings. It can be used in everyday conversations or when asking for help in specific tasks.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
jẹ́ kí n ràn é lọ́wọ́ pẹ̀lú iṣẹ́ yìílet me help you with this task
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone marks, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear jẹ́ kí n ràn é lọ́wọ́, 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 ask for help in Yoruba?

You can say 'jẹ́ kí n ràn é lọ́wọ́' or 'ràn mí lọ́wọ́' depending on the context.

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