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How can I learn Igbo very quickly in about a week?

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Languages can take years to learn well enough to read and speak fluently. If you want to learn some Igbo quickly, focus on the basics and learn some common phrases first.

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How long does it take to learn Igbo?

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Basic proficiency can be achieved within a few weeks or months with regular practice, while fluency may take longer.

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How can I learn Igbo quickly in time for our wedding in two weeks, given that the vows are in Igbo and I only speak English?

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You can download the app Duolingo and dedicate 4-5 hours a day to learning Igbo.

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How do I say "God is good" in Igbo?

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"God is good" in Igbo is "Chukwu di nma," though there may be other translations.

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How do I say the names of the five organs of the body in Igbo?

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Here are some body parts in Igbo: Ntị (Ear), Anya (Eye), Ọnụ (Mouth), Afọ (Stomach), and Ogwe aka (Arm).

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How do I say "If it didn't work, I would return back" in Igbo?

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"If it didn't work, I would return back" in Igbo is: "Ọ bụrụ na ọ naghị arụ ọrụ, m ga-alaghachi azụ."

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Do you know any platforms on Play Store for learning Igbo?

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Yes, you can download an app called Duolingo. It teaches Igbo.

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How do I say "he is not around" in Igbo?

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"He is not around" is "ọ nọghị nso," although other translations may also be accepted.

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How do you say "I salute you" in Igbo?

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"I salute you" is "Ana m ekele gị" in Igbo. There may be other ways of saying it as well.

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How do I say "I miss you" in Igbo?

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"I miss you" is "a na m atụ ụche gị." There are other acceptable expressions, too.

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How do I say "I want to eat" in the Igbo language?

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"I want to eat" in Igbo is "Achọrọ m iri nri," though there may be other translations.

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How do I say "I am tired" in Igbo?

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"I am tired" in the Igbo language is "e gwụrụ m," although there might be other translations.

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How do I say "gather" in Igbo?

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It depends on the context, but some translations include "kpokọta" and "inchikota."

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What is the Igbo word for plate?

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"Plate" in Igbo is "efere," although there may be other translations.

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How do I say "I love you so much" in Igbo?

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"Ahụrụ m gị n'anya nke ukwuu."

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How do I say "What did you say?" in Igbo?

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"Kedu ihe i kwuru?"

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How do you say "where are you going" in igbo?

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Where are you going? » Ebee ka ị na-aga?

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How to say am hungry in igbo

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I am hungry » agụụ na-agụ m. hungry » agụụ. I am » na-agụ m.

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What is chidiogo in English?

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According to Google Translate, ''chidiogo'' means "god".

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How do I say is he/she at home? and how do one respond yes he/she is or no he/she isn't?

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Is he/she at home? » Ọ nọ n'ụlọ? Yes, he/she is at home. » Ee, ọ nọ n'ụlọ. No, he/she is not at home » Mba, ọ nọghị n'ụlọ.

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I want to know the meaning of odiegwu?

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Odiegwu is often used sarcastically when someone has said something that makes you shake your head in wonder. It means wonderful.

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How to say “ok!!!” In Igbo?

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You would say ¨Ọ dị mma!!!¨ for ok!!! in Igbo.

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How can I say I love you?

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You would say ¨a hụrụ m gị n'anya¨ for I love you in Igbo.

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How to ask: Are we meeting today?

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You would say ¨ka anyị na-ezukọ taa¨ for Are we meeting today? in Igbo.

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How can I say good morning my love in Igbo?

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You would say ¨ututu oma ihunanya¨ for good morning my love in Igbo.

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How to say come and eat in Igbo?

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You would say ¨bia rie¨ for come and eat in Igbo.

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How do I say good morning?

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You say ¨ụtụtụ ọma¨ for good morning in Igbo.

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I want to know how to say good evening and good afternoon in Igbo?

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Say ¨mgbede ọma¨ for good evening in igbo. And you say ¨ehihie ọma¨ for good afternoon.

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