Obi gị na-eme m
Obi gị na-eme m is the Igbo way to say "I miss you".
This phrase is used to express the feeling of missing someone.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
Did you know?
- The word obi means 'heart' but also refers to the central hall of a traditional Igbo compound. This links the seat of emotion to the center of the home and community.
- The phrase Obi gị na-eme m literally translates to 'your heart is doing me'.
- In many Igbo social contexts, expressing such deep emotion is often done through proverbs rather than direct statements to maintain certain levels of decorum.
Examples in context
- Obi gị na-eme m kwa ụbọchị.I miss you every day.
Example conversation
Nneka and Ifeanyi are talking on the phone after a long time.
- NnekaIfeanyi, obi gị na-eme m.Ifeanyi, I miss you.
- IfeanyiObi gị na-eme m nani, Nneka.I miss you too, Nneka.
- NnekaMgbe ka anyị ga-ahụ?When will we see each other?
- IfeanyiAnyị ga-ahụ n'izu na-abịa.We will see each other next week.
