ọmọ ale

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Yoruba

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ọmọ (child) +‎ àlè (concubine), literally "child of a concubine".

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔ̄.mɔ̃̄ à.lè/

Noun

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ọmọ àlè

  1. illegitimate child
  2. (derogatory, offensive) bastard