nwaanyị mara mma
The phrase for "beautiful woman" in Igbo is nwaanyị mara mma.
nwaanyị mara mma is used to describe a woman who is physically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nwaanyị (woman) and the verb phrase mara mma (is beautiful/looks good).
Which one should you use?
The term Omalicha can also be used to mean "beautiful one".
Did you know?
- The word nwaanyị literally translates to 'child of a woman' in some linguistic interpretations, highlighting the deep connection between womanhood and lineage.
- The word Omalicha is so deeply tied to the concept of beauty that it is commonly given as a formal first name for girls.
- The root word mma is used for both physical beauty and moral 'goodness', meaning the Igbo language does not strictly separate a person's appearance from their character.
Examples in context
- I hụrụ nwaanyị mara mma ahụ?Did you see that beautiful woman?
- Nwaanyị mara mma ahụ bụ nwanne m.That beautiful woman is my sister.
Example conversation
Chioma and Emeka are talking about a guest at a party.
- ChiomaỊ hụrụ onye ahụ bịara?Did you see that person who came?
- EmekaEe, ọ bụ nwaanyị mara mma.Yes, she is a beautiful woman.
- ChiomaỌ na-eyi uwe mara mma.She is wearing beautiful clothes.
- EmekaEzigbo kwesịrị ekwesị.That is very true.
