kedu ka ị mere?
kedu ka ị mere? is the Igbo way to say "how are you doing?"
This phrase is a common greeting used to ask someone about their current well-being or state.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "how as you did?" or "how did you do?"
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase kedu ka ị mere?, the word ị is the singular second-person pronoun meaning "you".
Did you know?
- In many Igbo communities, responding to kedu ka ị mere? with a simple 'I am fine' might seem too brief. It is common to elaborate on your physical state or the state of your household to show openness.
- Igbo is a tonal language, meaning the pitch used to say kedu can change the nuance of the greeting from a casual check-in to a more urgent inquiry.
- If you are greeting an elder, you would often add a title or a respectful term after the phrase to acknowledge their status, as jumping straight to 'how are you' can feel abrupt.
Examples in context
- Kedu?How are you?
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street.
- ObinnaChioma, kedu ka ị mere?Chioma, how are you doing?
- ChiomaỌ dị m mma, Obinna.I am doing well, Obinna.
- ObinnaỌ dị m uto ịhụ gị.It is nice to see you.
- ChiomaIme ka m hụ gị kwa.Nice to see you too.
