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How do you say working in Yoruba?

There are a few ways to say "working" in Yoruba, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

General "working"

* Iṣẹ́: This is the most common and general word for "work" or "working."

* Example: "Mo ń ṣe iṣẹ́" (I am working)

* Títa: This word specifically refers to "working" in the sense of "laboring" or "toiling."

* Example: "Ó ń títa lórí ilẹ̀" (He is toiling on the land)

Specific actions related to work

* Ṣiṣẹ́: This phrase means "to work" in the sense of performing a job or task.

* Example: "Ó ń ṣiṣẹ́ ní ilé ìwé" (He is working at the school)

* Iṣẹ́ àwọn ọwọ́: This phrase means "manual labor" or "working with one's hands."

* Example: "Ó ń ṣe iṣẹ́ àwọn ọwọ́" (He is doing manual labor)

Other related phrases

* Iṣẹ́ ìgbàgbà: This means "permanent job."

* Iṣẹ́ ìdílé: This means "household chores" or "domestic work."

* Iṣẹ́ ìmọ́ràn: This means "consulting work."

The best word to use will depend on the specific situation and the meaning you want to convey.

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