Akanlo ede

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Akanlo ede

M.A. Fabunmi, (1969), Yoruba Idioms, edited by Wande Abimbola. Ibadan; African University Press. Ojú-ìwé = 59

Oro nipa akanlo ede Yoruba ni o je iwe yii logun. Onkowe se akojopo opolopo akanlo ede Yoruba o si se alaye won ni ede Geesi. Ojogbon Wande Abimbola ni olotu iwe naa. Ohun ti onkowe so ni ede Geesi ni yi :

The Yorùbá language is rich in idioms and lends itself easily, in the hands of one who knows the language, to limitless improvisation of idioms. The list of idioms therefore grows daily, it is, for this reason, well nigh impossible to compile a compreshensive list of Yoruba idioms. This, therefore, is a bold venture and says much for the resourcefulness of both the author, and experienced and practiced Yoruba speaker and writer, and the editor, one of those at present engaged in giving Yoruba a new look and a much deserved prestige.

The ifioms here have been carefully selected and they cover the main areas of usae. They should equip the Yoruba reader and the learner adequately for reading and writing good Yoruba and should incite him to further research and effort in collecting more idioms.