English Expression · Intermediate
obe ata
A stew or mother sauce in Yoruba cuisine, made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, oil, and spices
Pronunciation: say obe ata
Meaning
A stew or mother sauce in Yoruba cuisine, made from tomatoes, peppers, onions, oil, and spices.
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal of pounded yam served with a spicy obe ata.
We enjoyed a delicious meal of pounded yam served with a spicy obe ata.
Practice tips
- Practice obe ata out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.