Translate 50+ Languages to Yoruba — Accurate, Tonal & AI-Powered

Connect with over 45 million speakers in Nigeria, Benin, and the diaspora using OpenL’s AI translator—converting text, audio, and documents into fluent Yoruba.

Translate 50+ Languages to Yoruba — Accurate, Tonal & AI-Powered
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Why Choose OpenL AI Translator

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  • All media, one click

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    Ten full translations every 24 hours. Perfect for quick jobs.

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  • Context-aware

    Idioms like "break a leg" stay human-natural.

Features of OpenL's Yoruba Translator

Our platform combines linguistic expertise with advanced technology to deliver reliable results for every user.

  • Tonal Accuracy

    Tonal Accuracy

    Yoruba is a tonal language where marks (Amin) determine meaning. OpenL’s AI is trained to apply correct tone markings, preventing common misinterpretations in text.

  • Honorifics & Respect

    Honorifics & Respect

    Yoruba culture places high value on respect. OpenL distinguishes between addressing elders (using 'Ẹ') and peers (using 'O'), ensuring your translation is culturally polite.

  • Contextual Intelligence

    Contextual Intelligence

    Words like 'Ọkọ' can mean husband, hoe, or vehicle depending on tone and context. OpenL analyzes the full sentence to select the precise meaning.

  • Privacy Guaranteed

    Privacy Guaranteed

    We value your data security. Your text and documents are processed securely and are never stored or sold, making OpenL the safe choice for confidential business or personal translations.

How to Use OpenL’s Yoruba Translator

  • Enter or paste your text

    Type or paste the text you want to translate into the input box.

  • Select languages

    Choose your source and target languages from the dropdown menus.

  • Get instant translation

    Click translate and receive your accurate translation in seconds.

Who Can Benefit from OpenL's Yoruba Translation Tool?

Students, cultural researchers, businesses in Lagos, and the diaspora—anyone needing clear and reliable Yoruba translations in practical scenarios.

  • Professionals

    Professionals

    Translate or draft replies for Slack threads and emails in your client's language.

  • Students & educators

    Students & educators

    Check foreign-language papers or sources in seconds.

  • Travellers

    Travellers

    Snap a menu or street sign - get an instant translation offline.

  • Content creators

    Content creators

    Caption Reels & Shorts for a global audience.

  • Cross-team workers

    Cross-team workers

    Conduct cross-border work without language barriers.

  • Customer service

    Customer service

    Help customer service workers communicate clearly and quickly.

What You Can Do with OpenL

Simplify your interactions with the Yoruba language.

  • Bridge Cultural Gaps

    Bridge Cultural Gaps

    Instantly translate proverbs, greetings, and messages for friends and family.

  • Ad-Free Experience

    Ad-Free Experience

    Focus entirely on translation without interruptions or banner ads.

  • Voice Translation

    Voice Translation

    Speak directly into the tool to translate spoken words into written Yoruba instantly.

  • Translate Anywhere

    Translate Anywhere

    Access the tool from any device—mobile, tablet, or desktop.

Why OpenL Outperforms Standard Translators

Generic tools often ignore tone and cultural context. OpenL is fine-tuned for native-level fluency.

  • Grammatical Flow

    Grammatical Flow

    Handles sentence structures naturally, respecting the Subject-Verb-Object order of Standard Yoruba.

  • Natural Fluency

    Natural Fluency

    Translations read smoothly, avoiding the awkward 'machine' feel often found in African language tools.

  • Tone Consistency

    Tone Consistency

    Maintains the professional or casual vibe of the original text.

  • Cultural Relevance

    Cultural Relevance

    Uses localized expressions and proverbs familiar to native speakers.

Supported Documents for Yoruba Translation

From cultural scripts to business documents, OpenL keeps your layout perfect while translating the text.

Document Type
Examples
Document Type
Examples
Business Docs
Proposals, market reports, invoices, contracts
Personal Docs
Letters, WhatsApp chats, emails, invitations
Academic Files
Research papers on African studies, assignments, theses
Marketing
Ads, flyers, social media content, product labels
Technical
Manuals, guides, instructions
File Formats
.DOCX, .PDF, .PPTX (Original layout preserved)
Images
Posters, signs, scanned handwritten notes

Key Facts About Yoruba

Understanding the basics helps appreciate the complexity of the translation.

Document Type
Examples
Category
Details
Language Family
Niger-Congo (Volta-Niger)
Primary Countries
Nigeria, Benin, Togo
Also Spoken In
Brazil, Cuba (as Lucumi), Sierra Leone, UK, USA
Total Speakers
45+ Million
Writing System
Latin Alphabet (Pan-Nigerian alphabet with tone marks)
Key Characteristics
Tonal (High, Mid, Low), SVO word order, extensive use of proverbs
Linguistic Note
Standard Yoruba (Yoruba Ajumolo) is used in education and media.

Essential English to Yoruba Phrases

Here are some of the most commonly used phrases when translating English to Yoruba:

Document Type
Examples
English
Yoruba
Hello
Pẹlẹ o / Bawo
Thank you
O ṣe (informal) / Ẹ ṣe (formal)
Please
Jọwọ / Ẹ jọwọ
Sorry
Pẹlẹ / Ẹ pẹlẹ
Yes
Bẹẹni
No
Bẹẹkọ / Rara

Common Hausa to Yoruba Phrases

Useful for communication across Nigeria's major linguistic groups.

Document Type
Examples
Hausa
Yoruba
Sannu (Hello)
Pẹlẹ o
Na gode (Thank you)
O ṣe / Ẹ ṣe
Don Allah (Please)
Jọwọ / Ẹ jọwọ
Yi hakuri (Sorry)
Pẹlẹ / Ma binu
Eh (Yes)
Bẹẹni
A'a (No)
Rara / Bẹẹkọ

Popular Igbo to Yoruba Phrases

Bridging the gap between two of Nigeria's largest languages.

Document Type
Examples
Igbo
Yoruba
Ndeewo (Hello)
Pẹlẹ o / Ẹ kule
Daalụ (Thank you)
O ṣe / Ẹ ṣe
Biko (Please)
Jọwọ / Dakun
Ndo (Sorry)
Pẹlẹ
Eeh (Yes)
Bẹẹni
Mba (No)
Rara

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