kedu
In Igbo, the phrase for "how far" is kedu.
The word kedu is used to inquire about distance.
Meaning: what distance (adv)
Did you know?
- In many Igbo dialects, kedu is actually a greeting used to ask 'how are you' rather than a measurement of distance. Using it to ask for physical kilometers might result in a confused response about someone's well-being.
- Igbo uses kedu as a versatile question-starter, meaning it can function as 'how', 'which' or 'what' depending on the context of the sentence.
- The response to kedu is almost always 'ọ dị mma', meaning 'it is well' or 'I am fine', regardless of the actual distance or state being discussed.
Example conversation
Ada and Chidi are planning a walk to the park.
- AdaKedu be ebe park ahụ dị?How far is that park?
- ChidiỌ dị nso nso.It is very close.
- AdaAnyị nwere ike ịga n'ụkwụ?Can we go on foot?
- ChidiEe, ọ dịghị egwu.Yes, it is not far.
