🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "I need help" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Mo nilo iranlọwọ
"I need help" in Yoruba · say it like moh nee-loh ah-lah-nu

The most natural way to say "I need help" in Yoruba is Mo nilo iranlọwọ. 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

Mo fẹ́ iranlọwọ
This is a more casual way to say it, often used among friends.
Jọwọ, ṣe iranlọwọ fun mi
This is a polite request for help.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are in need of assistance or support. It can be used in various situations, such as asking for help with a task or when feeling overwhelmed. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Mo nilo iranlọwọ lati pari iṣẹ́ mi.I need help to finish my work.
Mo nilo iranlọwọ pẹlu ẹkọ́ mi.I need help with my studies.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'mo' at the beginning, which indicates 'I'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Mo nilo iranlọwọ, 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 a more polite way?

You can say 'Jọwọ, ṣe iranlọwọ fun mi' which means 'Please, help me'.

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