Wondering how to say ‘I love you’ in Yoruba? You’re in the right place.
Saying ‘I love you’ can be both scary and exciting and even more so in a new language!
If you want to know how to say ‘I love you’ and other romantic phrases in Yoruba, then read on.
How To Say ‘I Love You’ In Yoruba
To tell someone that you love them in Yoruba, say:
| I love you | Mo nife re |
Many native speakers miss out the ‘r’ sound and so say ‘Mo nife e’.
Check out the below video to hear the pronunciation of this phrase:
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Romantic Phrases in Yoruba
Try these other romantic phrases too including how to say ‘I miss you’ in Yoruba.
| I love you so much | Mo ni ife si e pupo |
| I love you forever | Mo ni ife re lai-lai |
| My love | Ife mi |
| My sweetheart | Ayanfe mi |
| My heart | Okan mi |
| I miss you | Aro re so mi |
| I love you too | Emi na ni ife si iwo na |
| I like you | Mo feran re |
| Will you marry me? | Se wa femi? |
| You are beautiful | O lewa |
Another endearing word that you can use for someone you love is ‘onitemi’. This is often heard in Yoruba and literally means ‘my own’. You can use it if you want to say that someone is yours.
These phrases should come in handy whether you’ve got a love interest from Nigeria or whether you’re just visiting and want to be prepared.
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