🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "What's up?" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Kí ni í ṣe?
"What's up?" in Yoruba · say it like kee nee sheh

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Yoruba is Kí ni í ṣe?. 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

Kí ló n ṣẹlẹ?
used to ask what's happening or what's going on
Báwo ni?
a more direct way to ask how someone is doing

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is informal and suitable for casual conversations. It helps to check in on someone or start a conversation.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
Kí ni í ṣe, ọrẹ mi?What's up, my friend?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with more formal greetings, but this is casual.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Kí ni í ṣe?, 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

Can I use this phrase with strangers?

It's best to use it with people you know well, as it is informal.

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