Igbo

The Igbo word for stupid is onye nzuzu. In Igbo you express this concept by using a noun phrase that refers to a person.

Mom in Igbo is nne. nne is an informal word for a female parent.

The Igbo word for dad is nna. nna is a noun meaning father.

The English phrase “my sister” is nwanne m nwaanyị in Igbo. The phrase nwanne m nwaanyị is used to specifically denote a female sibling of the speaker.

Whether you are learning Igbo to connect with friends, family, or to explore the rich Nigerian culture, expressing the concept

jisi ike is the Igbo way to say well done. jisi ike is used as an exclamation of praise

In Igbo, “please forgive me” is said as biko gbaghara m.

The Igbo phrase for “why” is gịnị mere. gịnị mere is used as an interrogative adverb when you want to ask for the reason or cause of something.

The English phrase “what is your name?” is translated into Igbo as Kedụ aha gị? This phrase is used to ask someone for their name.

The English word “queen” is translated into Igbo as eze nwanyị. The term eze nwanyị is used to refer to a female monarch.