🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Hurry up" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ṣe iyara
"Hurry up" in Yoruba · say it like sheh ee-yah-rah

The most natural way to say "Hurry up" in Yoruba is ṣe iyara. 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

ya ya
more casual and often used among friends
sọ́kà
used in a more formal context

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to do something quickly. It is common in both casual and formal situations. It can be used with friends, family, or in a work environment.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Ṣe iyara, a n bọ́ sílẹ̀.Hurry up, we are about to leave.
Jọwọ, ṣe iyara ki a le pari iṣẹ́ wa.Please, hurry up so we can finish our work.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'dáhùn' which means 'to respond'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ṣe iyara, 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

Is there a more polite way to say 'hurry up'?

Yes, you can say 'jọwọ, ṣe iyara' to make it more polite.

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