How do you say What is that called in Yoruba language?

The most common way to say "What is that called?" in Yoruba is:

Kí ni orúkọ rẹ̀? (kee nee o-roo-ko reh?)

Here's a breakdown of the words:

* Kí - What

* ni - is (copula)

* orúkọ - name

* rẹ̀ - its (possessive pronoun)

Other possible translations:

* Àwọn wo ni wọ́n pèé? (ah-won woh nee won pee?) - What are they called? (This is more literal, meaning "What do they call them?")

* Kí ló jẹ́? (kee loh je?) - What is it? (This is a more general question, meaning "What is it?" or "What kind of thing is it?")

The best choice depends on the context of your question.