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How To Greet In Igbo?

– Hello – Ndewo (Note: Some don’t agree with the direct translation of ndewo as “hello”. …
– Welcome – Nnọọ
– How are you? – …
– I am fine. – …
– It is fine./He is fine./ She is fine. – …
– I am not fine. – …
– Please – biko.
– Wait – chere.

How do you respond to KEDU?

As in English, it is not common practice to give the negative response “it is not alright” (ọ dịghị mma). Therefore when the greeting “kedu” is offered, one expects the response “ọ dị mma” (it is alright) and not “ọ dị njọ” (it is bad or it is not alright).

What does ije mean in Nigeria?

A submission from Ireland says the name Ije means Movement” and is of Nigerian origin.

How do you greet good morning in Igbo?

In Igbo tradition there are no specific greetings for afternoon and evening – ndeewo or daalụ are the traditional Igbo greetings during the day. Mgbedeọma / ụtụtụọma / ehihieọma are a modern trend by some people who made literal translations of the English greetings good morning / good afternoon / good evening).

How do you greet someone in Igbo?

– Hello – Ndewo (Note: Some don’t agree with the direct translation of ndewo as “hello”. …
– Welcome – Nnọọ
– How are you? – …
– I am fine. – …
– It is fine./He is fine./ She is fine. – …
– I am not fine. – …
– Please – biko.
– Wait – chere.

What does Daalu mean?

According to a user from Nigeria, the name Daalu is of Igbo origin and means It is a short form of saying Thank you. The full name is Chukwudaalu. Meaning God thank you or thank you my God”.

How do the Igbos greet?

In Igbo tradition there are no specific greetings for afternoon and evening – ndeewo or daalụ are the traditional Igbo greetings during the day. Mgbedeọma / ụtụtụọma / ehihieọma are a modern trend by some people who made literal translations of the English greetings good morning / good afternoon / good evening).

What is the response for Daalu?

Mhm or oo Thanks too
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Daalu Thanks
Ka emesia Good bye
kedu/ndewo Hello
Ndeewo Thanks, you too

What is Ibolachi in Igbo?

Ibolachi is a good morning greeting in the Igbo language. Igbo is one of the major languages spoken in Nigeria. Have a wonderful morning and a great week ahead.

What is Odinma in Igbo?

According to 4 people from all over the world, the name Odinma is of Igbo / Nigerian origin and means It is well”.

How do you say good morning in Nigerian language?

– E kaaro o — meaning good morning (Say “E kaaro ma/sir” to elders).
– E kaasan o — meaning good afternoon (Say “E kaasan ma” to elders).

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