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16 words and 8 phrases found.

Igbo

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NGIgbo
Isi[ee-see]
Noun
Head

“Isi na-egbu m.”

My head is aching.

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NGIgbo
Osisi[Oh-see-see]
Noun
Tree

“Osisi a na-amị mkpụrụ.”

This tree is bearing fruit.

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NGIgbo
mbọ isi[m-bor ee-see]
noun
comb

“Ebee ka m doro mbọ isi m?”

Where did I put my comb?

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NGIgbo
Onyeisi[o-nye-i-si]
noun
Leader

“Onyeisi obodo anyị bụ nwoke maara ihe.”

Our community leader is a wise man.

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NGIgbo
ajọ̄ isi
noun
A phrase used to describe misfortune or a lack of success in one's life.

“O nwere ajọ̄ isi n'ụbọchị ahụ.”

He had bad luck on that day.

Also means
  1. back luck
  2. bad luck

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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NGIgbo
mkpebìsi
noun
The ability to control your own behavior and stick to your decisions.

“Ọ chọrọ mkpebìsi ike iji rụchaa ọrụ a.”

It requires willpower to finish this work.

Also means
  1. willpower
  2. self-control
  3. self-will
  4. the attitude of having absolute control over your own behavior

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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NGIgbo
Mkpịsịaka[Mkpi-si-a-ka]
Noun
Finger

“O nwere mkpịsịaka ise n'otu aka.”

He has five fingers on one hand.

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NGIgbo
Mkpịsịede[M-kpi-si-e-de]
Noun
Pen

“Nye m mkpịsịede gị.”

Give me your pen.

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NGIgbo
narị abụọ na isii
numeral
The number 206.

“O nwere narị abụọ na isii.”

He has two hundred and six.

Also means
  1. Two hundred and six

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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NGIgbo
iri itoolu na isii
numeral
This is the cardinal number that follows ninety-five and precedes ninety-seven.

“O nwere ego iri itoolu na isii.”

He has ninety-six units of money.

Also means
  1. ninety six

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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NGIgbo
otu narị na iri atọ na isii
noun
The number 136, which is one hundred thirty-six.

“O nwere otu narị na iri atọ na isii n'ime igbe ya.”

He has one hundred and thirty-six inside his box.

Also means
  1. 136

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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NGIgbo
Ofe[oh-feh]Appears in an example
Noun
Soup

“Ofe a na-esi isi ụtọ.”

This soup smells good.

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NGIgbo
alụlụ[ah-loo-loo]Appears in an example
noun
fog

“Alụlụ dị ukwuu n'ụzọ n'isi ụtụtụ a.”

There is much fog on the road this morning.

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NGIgbo
Mmụta[M-mu-ta]Appears in an example
Noun
Learning

“Mmụta bụ isi ihe.”

Learning is the key.

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NGIgbo
Okooko[Oh-koh-oh-koh]Appears in an example
noun
Flower

“Okooko a na-esi isi ụtọ.”

This flower smells sweet.

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NGIgbo
gọọ ọfọAppears in an example
verb
To perform a traditional prayer or ritual using an ọfọ, which is a sacred symbol of authority, justice, and truth.

“Onye isi obodo ahụ gọọrọ ọfọ maka udo n'obodo ha.”

The community leader prayed using the ọfọ for peace in their land.

Also means
  1. to pray using the ọfọ, a symbol of authority or kingship among Igbo people
  2. to pray using the ọfọ

Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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