🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Sweet dreams" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ìrò ayé
"Sweet dreams" in Yoruba · say it like ee-roh ah-yeh

The most natural way to say "Sweet dreams" in Yoruba is Ìrò ayé. 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

Ìrò àlá
used more poetically or in literary contexts
Ìrò àlàáfíà
a more formal way to wish for peaceful dreams

When to use it

You can use this phrase when saying goodnight to someone. It is a warm and caring way to wish someone well as they go to sleep. It can be used with friends, family, or loved ones.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Ó fẹ́ràn láti sọ fún un pé, 'Ìrò ayé.'He likes to tell her, 'Sweet dreams.'
Nígbà tí mo ń lọ sùn, mo sọ fún un, 'Ìrò ayé.'When I was going to sleep, I told him, 'Sweet dreams.'
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Ìrò ayé' with 'Ìrò àlá', thinking they are interchangeable, but they have slightly different connotations.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a specific time to say 'Ìrò ayé'?

It is typically said at night before someone goes to bed.

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