Mary Kristen

The English phrase “if I slap you” is translated into Igbo as ọ bụrụ na m maa gị ụra.

The English phrase “holy rosary” is translated into Igbo as rozari nsọ.

The Igbo phrase for “alright” is ọ dị mma. In informal settings, you may also hear the term Ee to indicate agreement or acceptance.

The Igbo phrase for “shut up” is mechie ọnụ.

The English phrase “my friend” is translated into Igbo as enyi m.

The English phrase “ok” is translated into Igbo as ọ dị mma. ọ dị mma is a standard way to express that something is fine or acceptable.

The English word “rest” is translated to Igbo as izu ike.

The Igbo phrase for “I am sorry” is Ndo.

The phrase “leave me alone” in Igbo is translated as Haapụ m aka. This phrase is used to tell someone to stop talking to you.

The English phrase ‘my sweetheart’ is translated into Igbo as nkem.