How to Say “Sit Down” in Igbo
To sit down in Igbo is nọdụ ala. The phrase nọdụ ala is used specifically to describe the action of moving from a standing position to a sitting position.
About Igbo
Igbo is spoken by about 27 million people as a first language, mainly in southeastern Nigeria. It is one of the three largest languages of Nigeria, together with Hausa and Yoruba.
Igbo is a tonal language: the pitch of a syllable, high or low, can change the meaning of a word. Tone marks are written in dictionaries and textbooks but usually left out in everyday writing. The dotted letters ị, ọ and ụ are separate vowels from i, o and u. A common greeting is Ndewo (hello), and Kedu? asks how someone is.
| Family | Niger-Congo, Igboid |
|---|---|
| Native speakers | about 27 million (2019) |
| Where spoken | Nigeria |
| Script | Latin alphabet with dotted vowels |
| Tones | high and low |
| Codes | ig (ISO 639-1), ibo (ISO 639-3) |
Speaker number: Ethnologue (2019), via Wikidata. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
How to Say “Hello” in Igbo
The English word ‘hello’ is translated into Igbo as ndewo. ndewo is used as a versatile greeting to say hello. it is often used in formal contexts.
How to Say “I Love You, Too” in Igbo
The English phrase “I love you, too” is translated into Igbo as a hụrụ m gị n’anya kwa. A response used to tell someone that you also feel love for them.
How to Say “What Are You Doing?” in Igbo
Gịnị ka ị na-eme? is the Igbo phrase for “what are you doing?”. This phrase is a question used to ask someone about their current activity.
How to Say “My Man” in Igbo
The English phrase “my man” is translated into Igbo as nwoke m. The phrase nwoke m is used as a term of address for a male friend.
How to Say “How Far” in Igbo
In Igbo, the phrase for “how far” is kedu. The word kedu is used to inquire about distance.
How to Say “Thank You” in Igbo
The English phrase “thank you” is said in Igbo as daalụ. daalụ is an expression used to show gratitude.
How to Say “King” in Igbo
The Igbo word for king is eze. eze refers to a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation.
How to Say “Sorry, My Love” in Igbo
The phrase “sorry, my love” in Igbo is ndo, ifunanya m. This phrase is used to apologize to a romantic partner or a person the speaker loves.