Ndo
Ndo is the Igbo word for sorry.
Ndo is used as an expression of regret or sorrow.
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
Did you know?
- In Igbo culture, Ndo is often used as a social lubricant to acknowledge a misfortune you did not cause, such as seeing someone trip or hearing about a death.
- While Ndo expresses sorrow, it is also used as a way to seek permission to enter a room or a conversation, similar to 'excuse me'.
- Because Igbo is a tonal language, the pitch used when saying Ndo can change the emotional weight from a quick social courtesy to a deep expression of grief.
Examples in context
- Ndo…Sorry…This example shows the use of Ndo to express sorrow.Tatoeba #8853383 by linguascroll, translation #39996 by pierrephi
Example conversation
Nneka accidentally bumps into Emeka in a hallway.
- NnekaNdo, Emeka!Sorry, Emeka!
- EmekaỌ dị mma, Nneka.It is okay, Nneka.
- NnekaEnwetaghị m anya.I wasn't looking.
- EmekaỊ gbalịrị, anya m hụla.You tried, I have seen it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
