Adara, one of the languages spoken in Nigeria, reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Adara people. This vibrant language carries a deep sense of community and tradition. Whether you're looking to connect with locals or simply explore a new culture, learning a few common Adara phrases can be a delightful way to experience its beauty. From warm greetings to everyday expressions, these phrases offer a glimpse into the heart of Adara culture and its people.

Here’s a collection of Adara phrases to help you navigate conversations and appreciate the beauty of this cherished language.

GREETINGS IN ADARA

English Adara
Greetings Ọsháà
Good evening. Ẹngọ/Unu a ráà lẹn
Good morning. Ẹngọ/Unu a sha lẹn
Good afternoon. Ẹndakyẹ ngọ/unu
How are you? Ẹngọ so atrẹ?
How are you today? Ẹngọ so atrẹ kẹ umbin?
I am fine. Imi so atrẹ
Have a good day. Raa ẹlafiya yo
I am doing great. Imi kon udum lẹ enshíìn
Hi/Hello. Ẹndakyẹ/Ẹndakyẹ dẹn
Nice to meet you. Uso agyagyuwan shin imi eshin ngọ
See you soon. Imi nii ushin ngọ kẹ ọmẹ aywuẹ lẹn
See you later. Sẹ imi eshin ngọ iple ẹlẹn

LOVE WORDS IN ADARA

English Adara
Love Language Ẹda ọbiyan
I love you. Imi abiyan ngọ
I miss you. Imi kon ọkla ushin
Love you so much Imi abiyan ngọ lakẹnkan
I want to see you. Imi abiyan ushin ngọ
I love you with all my heart. Imi abiya ngọ lẹ ididu ẹhurẹ mi
I love you too. Imi a huọ ọbiyan ngọ
I want to see you. Imi nii ushin ngọ
I like you. Imi nii ngọ
You are beautiful. Ẹngọ eyi
My love. Enbiyan mi
You look beautiful. Ẹngọ eyi ushin
My beautiful wife. Ash agyagyuwan mi
I miss you so much, darling. Enbiyan mi, imi kon ọkla ushin ngọ lakẹnkan
I need you. Imi nii ngọ
You will miss me. Ẹngọ nii kla ushin mi
Goodbye, my love. Enbiyan mi, sẹ iple ẹlẹn

DIRECTIONS IN ADARA

English Adara
Where are you? Ẹngọ sóò kẹ ekye?
Where did you go? Ẹngọ kpon kan ngọ ẹkyẹ?
Where do you live? Ẹngọ ywua kẹ ékye?
Where are you going? Ulon use ghan wọ ẹngọ kyẹ ọkan ngọ?
Where were you? Ẹngọ osóò ke ekye?

COMMON QUESTIONS IN A CONVERSATION IN ADARA

English Adara
How much? Ẹmáàn kọ?
How are you feeling? Kye elemle shin ẹngọ kọn wọ?
How have you been? Kye elemle shin ẹngọ so wọ?
What is your name? Unse wọ uso ọntuwa ngọ / Kyẹ ọntuwa ngọ?
What are you doing? Unse wọ ẹngọ kon udu?
What are you cooking/eating? Unse wọ ẹngọ kon ọkyẹ́ẹ̀/ọya?
Are you okay, dear? Ense, ẹngọ so atrẹ?
When are you coming? Ẹlẹlẹn ya ẹngọ nii ọba?
How was your night/day? Kyẹ elemle shin otu/aywuẹ ngọ so wọ?
How are you doing? Kye elemle shin ẹngọ so wọ?
How is your family? Iyalẹ ngọ so ẹtrẹ?
How was your day? Idre-ọnọm ngọ sóò la anyẹ?
What is wrong? Unse wọ ọba?
What do you mean? Unse wọ ẹngọ kon ọyẹ kẹ utoo?
How's the weather over there? Kye elemle shin ọnhuọ shi wọ kẹ ọnhuọ ọywua unu?
Have you gone to church? Ẹngọ o kpon kan ngọ aduwa huọ ta?
What is this? Unse wẹn nẹ?
What's going on? Unse wọ ukon ọba?
Are you listening? Ẹngọ kon ọngẹn atọn?
Have you heard? Ẹngọ a kọn huọ?
Can I go home? Imi ta umle ukpon kan mi ọmẹ ẹshaan?
Can I ask something? Imi ta umle uluwe/unu ngọ ọnlẹghẹ?
How is everything? Kye elemle shin huọ unse ghan wọ so wọ?
What’s your phone number? Unse wọ uso ọlayẹ ọwaya ngọ?

EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS IN ADARA

English Adara
Happy birthday Oshon lẹ ẹpan ubiyon
Thank you Imi a pẹm
I am sorry Imi ovro / kọn lẹ imi
You are welcome. Shonum ngọ
Me too! Imi huọ klan!
God bless you. Ọnọm sọ ngọ onyun esheshi
May God protect you. Ọnọm kon kan la kpẹkplẹ 
She is happy. Anshẹ lan kọn ushi  
Please help me. Kikunu shẹ mi ọnyẹ wọ
I don't know. Imi za mi ma
I will come tomorrow. Imi nii ọba lẹ ombun
Come here! Ba lẹ ọnhuẹn!
Feel at home. Na lẹ ẹhurẹ, ọmẹ ẹshaan wẹn /ẹngọ so kọ ọmẹ ẹshaan
Be blessed. Onyu esheshi kẹ aprẹn ngọ
I am coming soon. Imi kyan kẹ ọmẹ aywuẹ lẹn
Excuse me. Ma mi apra wọ / Kọn lẹ mi. 
Leave me alone. Laa mi lẹ atọ
It is okay. Ọmẹ klan
I am going home. Imi kyẹ ọkan mi lẹ ọmẹ ẹshaan 
I don't want. Imi nii mi ma
Love is a beautiful thing. Obiyan ọnlẹghẹ ọgyagyuwan 
Let me try. Tẹgha imi piya ọpiya inshin huọ tọ imi nii umle lẹn
Welcome home. Oshon ba lẹ ọmẹ ẹshaan
I reached home safely. Imi a fuwan ẹshaan lafiya 
God is good. Ọnọm so eshi
I don't understand. Imi sẹ ọnya ọkpẹ wan
We are happy to see you. Enyi a kọn ushi ushin ngọ 
I have it. Imi so lẹ ọnwọ
Rest in peace. Trim kẹ ọmẹ ọna-ẹhurẹ
I don't have money. Imi so mi lẹ ikli wan
I am done. Imi a hurẹ
I am going to the shop.  Imi kyẹ ọkan lẹ ọnhuọ-ọlọ-ọnlẹghẹ
Happy New Year. Oshon ba lẹ amẹ aprapra 
Bad manners. Alẹ ililu
Stop using your phone. Laa ọpiya ọwaya ngọ lan kan
I need a favour, please. Imi nii uple ufuom kikunu
I haven’t seen you for ages. Amẹ lapam bọ imi e shin ngọ ma.
Great to see you again. Uso agyagyuan lẹ ọshin imi e eywure kẹ eshin ngọ. 
I really appreciate it. I mi a pẹm lakẹnkan. 
You made my day. Engọ a sọ aywuẹ mi ba eshi. 
No problem. Bọ ọnlẹghẹ, ọtrẹ wọ
Where are you? Ẹngọ so kẹ ékyé / Ulon ọnhuọ ghan wọ ẹngọ so wọ
Where were you? Ẹngọ lẹ oso kẹ ékyé / Ulon ọnhuọ ghan wọ ẹngọ lẹ oso wọ
Where did you go? Ulon ọnhuọ wọ ẹngọ a kan 
Where do you live? Ulon ọnhuọ wọ ẹngọ ywua wọ / Engọ ywua kẹ ulon ọnhuọ ghan
Have you eaten it yet? Ẹngọ ọya ọnkyẹya huọ
Come let me take you home Ba imi kpon kan lẹ ọmẹ ẹshan
You are very drunk Ẹngọ kon ọpiyan lakẹnkan
Can we have the meeting today? Ọnwọ ọtrẹtra enyi lan nii uso kẹ umbin wẹn
Clean my shoes please Kikinu plan mi akpla mi lẹn wọ
The sun is scorching Ọnọm-ọsaan kon uflo mi 
I'm going IImi kyẹ ọkan mi

What’s Next?

Keep pushing forward! Mastering a language takes consistent practice, but it can be enjoyable. To boost your Adara skills, try learning five new words daily from the Adara dictionary. Every little bit helps!

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