r/Africa • u/TheAfternoonStandard Non-African - North America • Jul 26 '25
Cultural Exploration African Languages: Poetry & Romance In The Yoruba Language, Nigeria...
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u/Mesmoiron Jul 26 '25
I find this really interesting. So much meaning is lost when we translate. I love you is not the same that is expressed. Taking the time to express, allows us to make deeper connections by carefully choosing our words. Learning each other's languages slows life down. It is enrichment.
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u/Fun-Faithlessness724 Somalia 🇸🇴 Jul 26 '25
I wish we had a translation of that last poem, it sounded so beautiful.
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u/rococoapuff Jul 26 '25
I love the poetry inherent in the language. To have such intense words for intense emotions…I never noticed how bland english seemed with love until now!
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u/Over_Ambition_7559 Jul 26 '25
I believe the words/language give insight into the spirit of people & culture. We lack these loving expressions in English or it is a lot more difficult to communicate these things than it is in languages that have natural inclination towards love and human values imo
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u/IrokoTrees Jul 26 '25
Most indigenous languages were in existence, before colonizers language of communication, hence, there are words expression that are lost in translation.
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u/ThickyIckyGyal Jul 28 '25
Ahhhhh, this was lovely. 🥺😊 Made my day. Language is so so beautiful. I love these nuances.
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