Yoruba Basic Phrases 1.21.1

This application offers a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to learn military-related Yoruba phrases, complete with textual and audio support. It enables users to select an English phrase and view its Yoruba translation alongside pronunciation guidance.

Originally developed as an entry for the 2010 CIO/G6 "Apps for the Army" competition, the app utilizes modules publicly available from the U.S. Defense Language Institute. While its primary focus is on military terminology, the content is broad enough to support learning across various topics.

• Includes over 600 phrases with recordings by native speakers
• Dictionary lookup: search by typing or speaking
• Pronunciation assistance: displays transliterated text
• Suitable for language learners and as a reference tool

The app belongs to a series of phrasebook applications covering numerous languages and dialects. These series include both basic and medical variants tailored to specific needs.

• Allows export of content as Anki flashcards
• Operates offline without requiring an internet connection
• Features a search bar for quick vocabulary access
• No login or registration necessary
• Dark mode interface reduces eye strain

Many languages included in these phrasebooks are under-resourced, with limited availability of translation tools from other sources.

• Commands, Warnings, and Instructions
• Helpful Words, Phrases, and Questions
• Greetings and Introductions
• Interrogation
• Numbers and Time
• Directions and Locations
• Descriptions (colors, shapes, tastes, etc.)
• Emergency Terms
• Food, Sanitation, Fuel, Maintenance
• Medical Terms (general and anatomical)
• Military Ranks
• Lodging
• Occupations
• Cultural Customs (port of entry)
• Relations (family members)
• Weather
• General Military Terminology
• Mine Warfare Terms

1. Select a subject category from the menu to explore its phrases.
2. Tap on the desired phrase within the expanded list.
3. The detail page displays the Yoruba translation alongside pronunciation details. Tap the Play button to listen to a native speaker's pronunciation.

• U.S. military personnel deployed in relevant regions
• Medical professionals working in field conditions or cross-cultural settings
• Travelers requiring essential communication tools
• Aid workers involved in humanitarian efforts
• Linguists specializing in Yoruba language studies

The series features numerous languages and dialects, including Albanian, Amharic, Bengali, Cantonese, Croatian, Dari, Egyptian Arabic, French, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Igbo, Indonesian, Japanese, Javanese, Kazakh, Korean (North), Kurdish (Kurmanji), Lebanese, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Mongolian, Nepali, Pashto (Afghanistan and Pakistan), Persian-Farsi, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil and Europe), Punjabi, Quechua, Russian, Somali, Spanish (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela), Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek,Yoruba among others.

To create flashcards from this app's content: launch the app and select "Flash cards" from the top menu; follow the prompts to generate your study materials.