ọ dị mma
The English phrase "okay" is translated into Igbo as ọ dị mma.
ọ dị mma is used to express that a situation or thing is acceptable or good. It can also serve as a standalone response to indicate agreement or acceptance.
Meaning: OK (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ọ dị mma translates to "it is good".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase ọ dị mma is used to indicate that a situation or thing is okay.
Did you know?
- The word mma also refers to a 'blade' or 'knife' in certain contexts, creating a homonym that distinguishes the 'goodness' of ọ dị mma from a physical tool through tone.
- Because ọ dị mma literally means 'it is good', it is frequently used as a polite way to decline further offers of food or drink, acting as a 'soft' no.
- The phrase can be used to mean 'it is well' in a spiritual or comforting sense, similar to how one might say 'God is in control' during a difficult time.
Examples in context
- Ọ dị mma.It is okay.
- Ọ dị mma ka anyị lere ya anya.It is okay if we look at it.
Example conversation
Ifunanya asks Ifeanyi to help her with a task.
- IfunanyaBiko, nyere m aka n'ihe a.Please, help me with this thing.
- IfeanyiỌ dị mma, Ifunanya.Okay, Ifunanya.
- IfunanyaImeela, Ifeanyi.Thank you, Ifeanyi.
- IfeanyiỌ dịghị mkpa.You're welcome.
