ọma
The Igbo word for "good" is ọma, meaning pleasant or enjoyable.
ọma is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Did you know?
- The phrase ọma is used in the common expression ọma-ọma, which can imply something is 'very good' or 'exceptionally' pleasant through repetition.
- The word ọma is often used in the names of people and places to signify a blessing or a positive omen for the child's future.
- In many Igbo communities, saying something is ọma is not just an opinion but can be a way of affirming that a situation is 'settled' or 'correct' according to social custom.
Examples in context
- Ọ bụ ihe ọma.It is a good thing.
- Ọ bụ ebe ọma.It is a good place.
- Ọ bụ akụkọ ọma.It is a good story.
Example conversation
Ifunanya and Chidi are talking about a movie they just watched.
- IfunanyaChidi, ị hụrụ ihe nkà ahụ?Chidi, did you see that movie?
- ChidiEe, ọ bụ ihe nkà ọma.Yes, it was a good movie.
- IfunanyaO nwere akụkụ m na-ahụ n'anya.There are parts that I love.
- ChidiIfunanya, m kwenyere na ọ dị ọma.Ifunanya, I agree that it is good.
