🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Thank you" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ẹ ṣé
"Thank you" in Yoruba · say it like eh sheh

The most natural way to say "Thank you" in Yoruba is Ẹ ṣé. 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

O ṣeun
A more casual way to say thank you
Ẹ ṣéun
A slightly more formal variant

When to use it

You can use 'Ẹ ṣé' to express gratitude in various situations. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Use it when someone helps you or gives you something. It is a polite way to acknowledge kindness.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Ẹ ṣé fún miThank you for me
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Ẹ ṣé' with 'O ṣeun', thinking they are interchangeable, but they have slightly different levels of formality.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ẹ ṣé, 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 difference between 'Ẹ ṣé' and 'O ṣeun'?

'Ẹ ṣé' is more formal, while 'O ṣeun' is more casual.

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