🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Please" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Jọwọ
"Please" in Yoruba · say it like joh-waw

The most natural way to say "Please" in Yoruba is Jọwọ. 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 jọwọ
a more formal way to say please, often used in respectful contexts
Jọ
a casual and shorter form, used among friends

When to use it

You can use 'Jọwọ' when making requests or asking for favors. It is important to be polite in conversations. Using 'Jọwọ' shows respect and consideration for the person you are speaking to.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Jọwọ, fi omi ran mi.Please, give me water.
Common mistake
Some learners forget to use 'Jọwọ' in polite requests, which can come off as rude.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Jọwọ, 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 'Jọwọ' used in formal situations?

'Jọwọ' is appropriate in both formal and informal situations, but 'Ẹ jọwọ' is more formal.

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