Translation of "Eiye nla" from Yoruba to English

Translation of 'Eiye Nla' from Yoruba to English

Interpretations:

1. Interpretation 1:

• Definition: Big Bird
• Common Usage: Referring to a large bird in general
• Cultural Context: Can be used in folklore or storytelling

Ẹyẹ nla jẹ ọmọ ọkẹ.

The big bird is a child of the forest.

Eyẹ nla jẹ omo oke.

Ẹ̀yẹ nla jẹ ọmọ ọkẹ.

2. Interpretation 2:

• Definition: Great Hawk
• Common Usage: Referring to a majestic hawk
• Cultural Context: Symbol of strength and power in Yoruba culture

Ẹyẹ nla lọwọ ọkọ ayé.

The great hawk soars above the earth.

Eyẹ nla lowo oko aye.

Ẹ̀yẹ nla lọwọ ọkọ ayé.

3. Interpretation 3:

• Definition: Grand Eagle
• Common Usage: Referring to a magnificent eagle
• Cultural Context: Represents nobility and freedom

Ẹyẹ nla ò dára lórí ẹnu.

The grand eagle is perched on a tree branch.

Eyẹ nla o dara lori enu.

Ẹ̀yẹ nla ò dára lórí ẹnu.

4. Interpretation 4:

• Definition: Giant Bird
• Common Usage: Describing a huge bird
• Cultural Context: Often used in traditional Yoruba proverbs

Ẹyẹ nla gókè, ọmọ kan ni ńsẹ ibi ọmọ eni.

The giant bird flies high, a child is imitating its parent.

Eyẹ nla goke, omo kan ni nse ibi omo eni.

Ẹ̀yẹ nla gókè, ọmọ kan ni ńsẹ ibi ọmọ eni.

5. Interpretation 5:

• Definition: Mighty Fowl
• Common Usage: Referring to a powerful or formidable fowl
• Cultural Context: Used in traditional Yoruba ceremonies and rituals

Ẹyẹ nla lọ sílé ní gbogbo ilẹ.

The mighty fowl roams freely throughout the land.

Eyẹ nla lo sile ni gbogbo ile.

Ẹ̀yẹ nla lọ sílé ní gbogbo ilẹ.

6. Interpretation 6:

• Definition: Large Avian
• Common Usage: Referring to a significant bird species
• Cultural Context: Linked to the natural world and wildlife in Yoruba beliefs

Ẹyẹ nla pẹlú awọn ọmọ ara ìwé.

The large avian with the school children.

Eyẹ nla pelu awọn omo ara iwe.

Ẹ̀yẹ nla pẹlú awọn ọmọ ara ìwé.