Todd Warren

The English phrase “wake up” is translated into Igbo as teta. teta is a verb used to describe the act of becoming awake.

The English word “daddy” is translated into Igbo as papa. papa is an informal noun used to refer to a father, often in a childish context.

The Igbo phrase for ‘god forbid’ is Chineke ekwela.

In Igbo, “good morning” is expressed as ụtụtụ ọma. ụtụtụ ọma is used when seeing someone for the first time in the morning.

Chukwu gozie gị is the Igbo way to say “god bless you”. The phrase is used as an interjection when someone has sneezed.

The Igbo word for goat is eghu. The word is used to refer to the animal (noun).

The Igbo verb ‘come’ is expressed as bia. bia is used to express the act of arriving or appearing.

The English word “yes” is translated into Igbo as eē. eē is used as a particle to indicate agreement or acceptance.

The English phrase “my husband” is translated into Igbo as di m. This phrase is used by a married woman to refer to her male spouse.

amen is the Igbo way to say “amen.” The term is used as an expression of strong agreement.