Ezigbo ụbọchị
Ezigbo ụbọchị is the Igbo way to say good day.
Ezigbo ụbọchị is used as a greeting during the period between sunrise and sunset.
Meaning: greeting between sunrise and sunset (intj)
Did you know?
- The word ezigbo means 'good' or 'true', implying that a 'good day' is one that is authentic and aligned with a positive destiny.
- While Ezigbo ụbọchị translates to 'good day', most Igbo speakers use Ndewo as a universal greeting for hello and welcome regardless of the time.
- While English speakers use 'good day' as a possible way to say goodbye, in Igbo, the greeting is primarily for arriving and establishing presence.
Example conversation
Obinna and Ifunanya meet on a street during the afternoon.
- ObinnaEzigbo ụbọchị, Ifunanya!Good day, Ifunanya!
- IfunanyaEzigbo ụbọchị, Obinna.Good day, Obinna.
- ObinnaKedu ka ị mere?How are you doing?
- IfunanyaỌ dị m mma, imela.I am fine, thank you.
