🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Take care" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ṣe àkíyèsí
"Take care" in Yoruba · say it like sheh ah-kee-yeh-see

The most natural way to say "Take care" in Yoruba is Ṣe àkíyèsí. 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

Ṣe àkíyèsí dáadáa
more emphatic, used to stress the importance of being careful
Mà ṣe àìlera
informal, used among friends to mean 'don't be careless'

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to remind someone to be careful. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can be used when parting ways or when giving advice.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Ṣe àkíyèsí nigba ti o ba nlọ si iṣẹ.Take care when you go to work.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'take it easy', which has a different meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a more casual way to say 'take care'?

Yes, you can say 'Mà ṣe àìlera' among friends.

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