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How do you say What does that word mean in English Yoruba language?

There are a few ways to say "What does that word mean in English" in Yoruba, depending on the context and desired level of formality:

Formal:

* Kí ni ìtumọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ náà ní Èdè Gẹ̀ẹ́sì? (Ki ni itumo oro naa ni Ede Geesi?) - This is the most formal and direct translation.

* Èwo ni ìtumọ̀ ọ̀rọ̀ yìí ní Èdè Gẹ̀ẹ́sì? (Ewo ni itumo oro yii ni Ede Geesi?) - This is another formal option that uses a slightly different wording.

Informal:

* Kí ló túmọ̀ sí ní Gẹ̀ẹ́sì? (Ki lo tumo si ni Geesi?) - This is a more casual way to ask the question.

* Kí ni Gẹ̀ẹ́sì ọ̀rọ̀ náà? (Ki ni Geesi oro naa?) - This is a simple and straightforward way to ask the question.

* Báwo ni a ṣe sọ ọ̀rọ̀ náà ní Gẹ̀ẹ́sì? (Bawo ni a se so oro naa ni Geesi?) - This literally asks how to say the word in English.

Important Note: Remember that "English" is usually referred to as "Èdè Gẹ̀ẹ́sì" (Ede Geesi) in Yoruba.

You can choose whichever phrase suits the situation best.

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