Igbo Podcast

In this episode we complete the Season III finale. We continue to explore the Igbo folktale, ⁠AKỤKỌ IDU NA ỌBA | Chigalurumogu⁠, from Ikenga Nation Podcast! As we prepare season IV of this podcast feel free to DM us @igbpodcast on instagram with your suggestions of what you would like to see moving forward! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support

In this episode we begin the Season III finale as we prepare to usher in Season IV of Igbo Podcast! In this episode we work on our Igbo listening comprehension as we go over an Igbo folktale found on the Ikenga Nation podcast AKỤKỌ IDU NA ỌBA | Chigalurumogu. As we prepare season IV of this podcast feel free to DM us @igbpodcast on instagram with your suggestions of what you would like to see moving forward! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igbopodcast/support

Check out this exclusive episode with the founder of Igbo Podcast, Ifunanya, and Ụmụ Igbo Unite, an organization that promotes and preserves Igbo culture across the diaspora while empowering and connecting young Igbo professionals. In this episode Ifunanya discusses in her journey of how she went from not being able to speak any Igbo to becoming conversational in Igbo and equipped to pioneer the Igbo Podcast brand. She also discusses more about her experience going back to Nigeria for 6 months with the primary goal of learning Igbo and immersing herself in the language and culture! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this episode we explore more phrases to know with the reflexive pronouns, then we put those phrases to the test with scenarios where we select the most appropriate phrase to respond to the scenario. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Reflexive pronouns are used to depict when something does something to itself. In English, Reflexive pronouns are things like " myself, himself, herself, themselves etc." In this episode we will be exploring how to create reflexive pronouns in Igbo. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this episode we expand on the concept of possession in Igbo, exploring possessive adjectives and putting our knowledge to the test with exercises. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this episode we explore how possession is shown in Igbo. For example to say "Ifunanya's Podcast" in Igbo it would be "Pokasti Ifunanya." Or to say "her ba"g it would be "akpa ya," or "her own/hers" it would be "nke ya." This is part one exploring this topic. To purchase a transcript of it please go to https://obodofullcircle.com/transcripts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Ndeewo nụ Ndị nke m !! I know its been a while I have posted a new episode! I apologize and am working diligently to get back to more consistently posting new episodes as we have so many more awesome episodes in store for you! In the mean time please follow me on this 28 Days #SpeakIgboChallenge aimed at having us commit to speaking some level of Igbo each day throughout this month!! Share your posts on IG with the #SpeakIgboChallenge hashtag and tagging us @igbopodcast and we will be sure to repost! Also feel free to join one of our whatsapp accountability group chats with native speakers and learners a like!! We look forward to speaking with you. In the means time, make sure you follow @igbopodcast and @obodofullcircle on instagram! And dont forget to go to Obodofullcircle.com to access our Transcripts/worksheets for all episodes

In this episode we explore demonstrative pronouns which are simply where the words "this or that" are used in place of the name of a noun. We also end this episode playing the This or That Game: Igbo Edition. To purchase the transcript for this episode please go to Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this episode we look more closely at go-to demonstratives phrases to know to say things like "this place/here," "that place/there," and things like "this thing," "that person" etc. These are phrases that once mastered can help you create Igbo sentences with greater ease! To purchase the transcript for this episode please go to Obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

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In this episode we have a new guest teacher by the name of Sopuruchi Aboh who is an Igbo linguist that is passionate about the development of the Igbo language. He teaches Igbo and Linguistics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and as published articles and books on Igbo culture and language. His recent publication is an anthology of poems on coronavirus and climate change he co-edited titled, Sọọrọ Ụwa Zeere Koro. If you are interested in getting a copy of this book or any of his work, please email igbopodcast @ gmail dot com In this episode we explore the topic of Demonstratives, so words like "this, that, those, and these" in Igbo Language as well as look at vocabulary for household objects and more. To purchase transcript/worksheet of episode go to obodofullcircle.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This is part II on our episode on Dada with the 21st century Dibia, Chika L. Nnabuike . Enjoy, don't forget to like, share and subscribe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In the first episode of Season III, we had the pleasure of having a 21st century Dibia, Chika L. Nnabuike help us explore the topic of Dada also known as dreadlocs/ locs. Tune in to part I of this episode. Be sure to share and leave us a review. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

We are excited to be kicking off Season III of this audio series. What started as a passion project and a means to actualize a lifelong goal as turned into a whole movement and community and we couldn't be more excited and inspired. In this audio we take a look at some things to expect this upcoming season as well as touch on ways you all can continue to support and contribute to this brand. We also make the special announcement about our sister brand and app COMING SOON. Please be sure you are following us on instagram @igbopodcast and also now our sister brand @obodofullcircle. Also to get on our mailing list for when the app, audio flashcards, transcripts and more will be available go to obodofullcircle.com and submit your email. Although this app will be hosting our Igbo Conversation Exchange Program you can get started learning through this platform now! DM us to get started!!! Here are a list of some easy ways you can support: Write a review: Whether you listen via apple podcast, Spotify, soundloud etc. Please write a review and rate us. Especially with Apple Podcast the reviews and ratings help increase our visibility. You can also send us reviews via our DMs on IG or email! These messages help give us the zeal needed to keep this platform going. Tell us more about what you'd like to learn and see. Email us igbopodcast dot com or DM on Instagram! Its through the input of fellow learners like myself that I feel we've been able to make one of the most relatable and useful platforms for us learners so please please by all means continue to give us your input. Spread the word- Please tell someone to tell someone! Share the link to the podcast with someone and post about us on your social media. Let's get others going on their language learning journey. Donate financially- You can do so via PayPal https://bit.ly/3rOnKK3 and also right here on anchor. Consider being a monthly sponsor. Thank you for your continued support!!

In this episode we have a special guest Dr. M. O Ene and we explore the Nwadiala concept in Igbo culture. This is a concept that provides unique privileges and recognition to people from their maternal side of the family. In this episode we also talk about his upcoming book that goes into depths about the significance of the Kola Nut in the Igbo culture. To get on the waiting-list to be notified when the book is available please email igbopodcast @ gmail . com. God bless you all for the continued support and we look forward to all thats to come in the New Year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this episode we learner a series of phrases in Igbo that utilize words of the body part to convey different meanings. For example "aka nri" translated directly means the hand of food, but it actually means "right" or "right hand." Another example is "iri ju afọ," which directly translated means "eaten till stomach full," but in actuality, it is a phrase that means "are you satisfied." We also learn Igbo verbs in the command or imperative form and practice the verbs and phrases in a game called "Somto si," similar to the game "Simon says." For the full transcript of this episode email igbopodcast @ gmail DOT com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This episode focuses on learning how to talk about Bodily fluids (PG) and functions, such as crying, sweating, using the bathroom, and more. Looking for a transcript of the episode? Email igbopodcast @ gmail dot com to learn more about our show notes pdfs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This episode provides an intro to Igbo vocabulary of different parts of the body. Looking for a transcript of the episode? Email igbopodcast @ gmail dot com to learn more about our show notes pdfs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This episodes shines further light on Homographs in Igbo. Homographs are words that have the same exact spelling but are different based off tones. In Igbo there are several words like this that can be quite tricky for a learner. This episode focuses on more comprehension and pronunciation exercises Looking for a transcript of the episode? Email @igbopodcast @ gmail dot com to learn more about our show notes pdfs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This episodes focuses on Homographs in Igbo. Homographs are words that have the same exact spelling but are different based off tones. In Igbo there are several words like this that can be quite tricky for a learner. Join us as we take learning tones to another level. Looking for a transcript of the episode? Email @igbopodcast @ gmail dot com to learn more about our show notes pdfs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This is part II on the topic of tones in Igbo. Tones are a difficult aspect of the Igbo language for learners at any level! This episodes offers strategies with recognizing tones and an ton of practice on using them. If you're interested in getting on the wait list for our audio-visual flashcards and the worksheets/show notes for this episode email igbopodcast gmail Like what we do? Consider supporting by donating with this link here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=aRGqnrGaCBfJzWaP7tpxK7pviD67UMEXHQg0SMOfDdlHzmb_o9n0cMFvajCfw20YTJkkyW&country.x=US&locale.x= --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This is part I on the topic of tones in Igbo. Tones are a difficult aspect of the Igbo language for learners at any level! This episodes offers strategies with recognizing tones and an ton of practice on using them. If you're interested in getting on the wait list for our audio-visual flashcards and the work sheet notes for this episode email igbopodcast gmail Like what we do? Consider supporting by Donating with this link here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=aRGqnrGaCBfJzWaP7tpxK7pviD67UMEXHQg0SMOfDdlHzmb_o9n0cMFvajCfw20YTJkkyW&country.x=US&locale.x= --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

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This episode speaks to put into practice the phrases learned in the previous episode utilizing two practical scenarios. It also has a recap of the phrases and vocabulary for easy reference. Dialogue 1 A: Uncle nnọ o Uncle welcome B: Oo nne, i tetala? Well done dear, have you awaken? A: Ehen, etetala m. I rahukwara ọfụma? Yes, i have awaken. Did you sleep well? B: Ehen, kee maka gi? Yes, what of you? A: Ee, nsogbu adighi, Ngwanu anyi ga-ahụ emecha. Yes, no problem. Alright we will see tommorow. B: Ngwanụ Ka ọ di Okay, goodbye. Dialogue 2 A: Hi you all Ndeewo nu B: Well Done my child, have you arrived? Welcome. Welcome Oo nwa m, ibiaroula? Nnọọ oo. Nnọ. A: Yes... are you all well/in good health? Oo Ahu, ọ dikwa unu? B: Yes we are well. I trust you are well/in good health. How about school? ehen Ahu di anyi. Eji m aka na ahu di gi, Kee maka ulọ akwukọ gi. A: It is well. I want to go and rest. Ọ di mma oo. Achọrọ m ije zuru ike B: Okay. Alright, we will see later Ooo ngwanụ, anyi ga-afu, emecha . Recap General Phrases to know: Enwere m ajụjụ - I have a question. Ngwanụ - word used to denote the start of an action, can sometimes be translated as being okay/alright but its meaning can change with context. . Hapụ m aka - leave me alone Additional ways to say "good morning," that directly translate to mean "have you awaken/ have you come out of your sleep." I teetago? I teela ? I pụtago ụra Additional Morning phrase to impress I rahakwara nke oma/ofụma?- Did you sleep well? (Note Igbo Izugbe would use "rahụkwara") Greetings Nnọọ nu -Welcome (used for multiple people) Ndewo nu- Greetings/Hello (used for multiple people) I biaruola? - have you arrived? Also translates to mean "welcome" I garuola?- have you returned back safely (used when someone has traveled back to somewhere else) Welcome back (in different dialects) I ọla? I lọtala ? I natago ? Ways to greet/acknowledge someone who is leaving (in different dialects) I laala? i naana? I lawala/ilawago? Inabago? ( The above directly translates to "have you gone/ are you leaving. Note that it can also be used as a euphemism to express someone who has passed away, who has gone/left from the land of the living. ) See you laters Anyi ga-ahụ (afụ) Emecha- see ya later Anyi ga-ahụ (afụ) Echi- We will see later Emecha/ Emesia - later Ka emecha/ Ka emesia - Let it be till later --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This episode is a continuation of the first two episodes in Season I that sought to give learners "go to phrases" for maintaining conversations in Igbo. These phrases are additional phrases to add to your Survival Igbo tool kit. General Phrases to know: Enwere m ajụjụ - I have a question. Ngwanụ - word used to denote the start of an action, can sometimes be translated as being okay/alright but its meaning can change with context. . Hapụ m aka - leave me alone Additional ways to say "good morning," that directly translate to mean "have you awaken/ have you come out of your sleep." I teetago? I teela ? I pụtago ụra Additional Morning phrase to impress I rahakwara nke oma/ofụma?- Did you sleep well? (Note Igbo Izugbe would use "rahụkwara") Greetings Nnọọ nu -Welcome (used for multiple people) Ndewo nu- Greetings/Hello (used for multiple people) I biaruola? - have you arrived? Also translates to mean "welcome" I garuola?- have you returned back safely (used when someone has traveled back to somewhere else) Welcome back (in different dialects) I ọla? I lọtala ? I natago ? Ways to greet/acknowledge someone who is leaving (in different dialects) I laala? i naana? I lawala/ilawago? Inabago? ( The above directly translates to "have you gone/ are you leaving. Note that it can also be used as a euphemism to express someone who has passed away, who has gone/left from the land of the living. ) See you laters Anyi ga-ahụ (afụ) Emecha- see ya later Anyi ga-ahụ (afụ) Echi- We will see later Emecha/ Emesia - later Ka emecha/ Ka emesia - Let it be till later --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Having a peer to practice my Igbo with has provided me with the greatest improvements in learning the language. From building my confidence, to learning cool phrases, to sharpening my audio comprehension, conversation partners are the best way to improve proficiency in speaking a language. And now we would like to bring to you two ways to access an Igbo language partner at a discounted price before the Igbo Conversation Exchange Program officially goes live. 1. Signup to practice a particular episode topic or exercises with a conversation partner for an hourly rate. This option is super flexible and requires less commitment. 2. Trial a free week of our Conversation Exchange program and consider working with a conversation partner on a weekly basis for a specified duration of time. Interested? Contact: igbopogcast@gmail.com or DM on IG @igbopodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Exercises Key words: What do they mean: Mmụọ nsọ- Holy Spirit How do you say “in Jesus name”- N'aha Jesu What is n’aha nna, na nwa, na mmụọ nsọ- "In the name of the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit" How would you say “Blood of Jesus”- Ọbara Jesu What does “Ka e mee uche gi” putara?- "Let your will be done" Quiz on Names of God we will Onyenweanyi- Our Lord Onye Nzọpụta- Our Savior Dike n’agha- Might warrior Ekwueme- The one who says and does Ọkakaa- The greatest one Onyekereụwa- The Creator Father- Nna Savior- Nzọpụta "Mouth Watering" Names for Glorifying 1. O loro ihe loro enyi (translates directly, "The one who swallowed the thing that swallowed the elephant) a. The all loving God. b. The all powerful God c. The all knowing God 2. Ama ama amacha amacha a. The all loving God b.The all powerful God c.The all knowing God (correct answer) 3. Echeta obi esie ike (the in whom we base our confidence) a. The unfailing God (correct answer) b. The all loving God c. The ageless God Thanks and Adoration 4 main starter phrases: Nara Ekele (ekene) maka____ Anyi na ekele gi maka ____ Daalu maka____ I meela maka____ Things to give thanks for: Ndu ahụ ike (ahụ isi ike/ahụ ishi ike) , ihe ọma i na-eme anyi. Ihe niile Nchebe- protection (Mkpuchite) Requests 3 main starter phrases Anyi na-ariọ (ayọ) gi- We are begging/pleading with you Biko, Nye anyi/m- Please, give us Wepụrụ anyị- Take away from us Things you pray for: udo - peace ahụ ike- health ịhụnanya- love. ọganịru- Progress/sucess Nwa/umu- Child/children Aku n’uba- Wealth and riches Nzoputa mkpuru obi- Savior of soul Ndi na-ata ahụhụ- People suffering Enyemaka- Help Things you pray against ọrịa-sickness Ụkọ,- lack ụkpa, ubiam -poverty Ndi iro- Enemies ihe mberede- emergency/accidents ihe ọjọọ niile- all bad things Ihe ọbụla na-esighi n’ebe i nọ- Things that are not from you (God) God Bless

In this episode we look at how to make requests in Igbo, We introduce to phrases that can be used to requests for things we want and one phrase to request for things we do not want. From there, we go over lines that do not fall tidy into a category as well as a few lines that can be used to close a prayer. Phrases for things we want M na arịọ (ayọ) gi maka ___- I am pleading/asking you for ___ Anyi na arịo (ayọ) gi maka____- We are pleading/asking you for ___ Biko nye anyi (m) ___- Please, give us (me) ____ Phrase to ask God to take away things we don't want Wepụrụ anyị (m) ____- Take away from us (me) ____ List of things you want: Mgbahara mmehie- forgiveness of sins Kpuchite anyị na ezinaụlọ anyị - protect us and our families Rịọpụtara anyi (Provide for us)- Provide for us Gwoọ ndị na-aria ọrịa (Gwoo ndi ọrịa) -heal people who are sick/ heal the sick Ogwugwo ọrịa - healing of sickness Udo- Peace Ahụ ike- Health ịhụnanya- Love ọganịru- Progress/prosperity/success Nwa/umu- Child/children Aku n’uba- Wealth and riches Amamihe- Wisdom List of things you don't want: ọrịa, Ụkọ,- lack/scarcity ( Ex ụkọ mmiri is water scarcity) Ubiam or ukpa -poverty Ndi iro- Enemies Ihe mberede - Bad emergency bad Ihe ọjọọ niile- All bad things Some phrases: Duo anyi- guide us Ka amara gi nonyere anyị- May your grace abide by us Napụta anyị n’aka ndị iro- Take us from the hands of our enemies Ka anyị pụọ n’udo bata n’udo- May we go out in peace and return in peace Were ọbara gi kpuchie anyị- Cover us with your blood Closing Phrases Na aha Jesus Christ bu Onwenweanyi - In the name of Chirst, Our Lord. Anyi na-ario (ayo) site na aha Jesus Christ, Onwenweanyi- We ask this of you in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Anyi na ekele gi maka i nụla ekpere anyi- We thank you that you that you have heard our prayers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

So this episode is part II of our episode on creating your own prayer in igbo, which seeks to give a blueprint or guide to creating a personal prayer in Igbo. In the previous episode we went over some "must know phrases" and then a list of names used in glorifying God. In this part of the episode, we will explore how to show Adoration and thanksgiving,. So to explore this part of prayer we will introduce 4 phrases that can be used when beginning your sentences of thanks. It's important to note that there are many ways to say thank you in Igbo or to convey these means, but here are just a few phrases to get you started: 1. Nara Ekele (ekene) maka ____ inyere m/anyi- Receive thanks for ________ you have given me/us 2. Anyi na ekele gi/M na-ekele gi maka ____- We thank you for _____/ I am thanking you for ____ 3. Daalu maka ____- Thank you for _____ 4. I meela ( I meena) maka- Thank you for ____ (you have done well for ____) Onyinye: Now that we have those downs, lets just discuss some overall things we may be thankful for before we put it all into sentences Life- Ndụ Health- Ahụ Ike (ahu isi ike/ahu ishi ike) , Good things- Ihe ọma Blessing(s)- Ngọzị Family - Ezinaulọ Protection/Guard- Mkpuchite or Nchebe Peace- Udo Joy - Ọṅụ Love- Ịhụnanya Everything - Ihe nille Provision- Nriọpụta Friends- Ndi Enyi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Have you ever wished that you could say a prayer in Igbo? Or that you could at least, better understand when a prayer is being said in Igbo around you? Well if so, these next couple of episodes are for you, though, even if you do not pray, these episodes are still for you as they cover a ton of great vocabulary and phrases that can be used in everyday speech in Igbo. This episode is the first of four episodes that seek to layout a blueprint for creating your very own prayer in Igbo. This episode focusses on "Must know phrases" and names used in "Glorifying God." Must know Phrase/words in Igbo Prayers Na aha Jesus- In the name of Jesus Akwụkwọ nsọ - Holy Bible Abụm n'ekele- Hymn or praise songs Na aha Nna, na Nwa, na Mmụọ nsọ- "In the name of the father, son, and holy spirit" Ọ n'aha Jesus- In the name of Jesus Ọbara Jesus- Blood of Jesus Ọ bu n’ike na obara Jesus- The power and the blood of Jesus Ụbọchị taa- Today Names God (praise/glorifying) Onye ọma- Great God Nna anyi/ Nna-Our father/ father Eze ebube-King of glory Onyenweanyị- Lord Onye Nzọpụta - Saviour Dike n’agha- Powerful warrior Odogwu n’agha- Mighty warrior Chukwu okike- Creator Ọkakaa- Great one Onye kere ụwa- The one who created the world (Creator) Ekwueme- the one who says and does O loro ihe loro enyi - Almighty/powerful (the one who swallowed the thing that swallowed the elephant) Ama ama amacha amacha- All knowing God Echeta obi esie ike- The unfailing God Mmalite n' Ọgwụgwụ- Alpha and Omega --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

The purpose of this activity is to explore another way to interact with the Our Father using questions and answers (ajuju na aziza). This is helpful too as conversation practice, because most times when we converse with other people, it’s in the form of asking and answering questions. So this will give extra practice with the question phrases we learned in Season I. Overview of Questions: Onye bụ...(identify a person, noun comes after this phrase) Gịnị bụ… (what is, but a noun comes after this phrase) Gịnị ka… (what is, but action comes after this phrase) Ebee ka… (where is) Kedu ka… (how is..., or how are…) Gịnị ọzọ… (what again…) Kedu mgbe/ kedu oge… (when, what time…) Exercise 1. Onye bụ Chineke? Ọ bụ nna anyị. 2. Ebee ka ọ nọ? Ọ nọ n’eluigwe. 3. Gịnị ka anyị ga-agwa ya? Nna anyị nọ n’eluigwe, Ka otito dịrị aha gị, Ka ochịchị gị bịa, Ka eme uche gị n’ụwa. 4. Kedu ka esi eme uche ya n’ụwa? Ka esi eme ya n’eluigwe. 5. Gịnị ka anyị chọrọ o nye anyị? Anyị chọrọ ka o nye anyị, taataa, nri nke ụbọchi anyị. 6. Gịnị ọzọ ka anyị chọrọ? Anyị chọrọ ka ọ gbaghara anyị mmehie anyị. 7. Kedu ka ọ si agbaghara mmehie anyi? Dị ka anyị si gbaghara ndị mehiere anyị. 8. Gịnị ọzọ ka ọ ga-eme? Ọ gaghị-ekwe anyị kwenye na nranye. (Ọ gaghị-ekwe anyị danye na nranye. ) Ọ ga-azọpụta anyị na ajọ ihe. 9. Gịnị bụ nke ya? Ọchịchị bụ nke ya, na ike, na otito. 10. Kedu mgbe ha bụ nke ya? Ha bụ nke ya ebighi-ebi, ebighi-ebi. (Ebebe ebebe) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Our Father Nna anyị nọ n’eluigwe, ka otito dịrị aha gị; ka ọchịchị gị bịa, ka emee uche gị n’ụwa ka esi eme ya n’eluigwe. Nye anyị taataa nri nke ụbọchị anyị, gbaghara anyị mmehie anyị, dịka anyị si gbaghara ndị mehiere anyị. Ekwela ka anyị kwenye na nranye, ma zọpụta anyị n’ajọ ihe. N’ihi na ọchịchị bụ nke gị, na ike, na otito, ebighi ebi, ebighi ebi. Amen. nna...nna anyị- Our father eluigwe (enuigwe)...n’eluigwe (n’enuigwe)- in heaven Otito- Praise aha (afa)...aha gị (afa gị)- your name ọchịchị...ọchịchị gị - uche...uche gị ụwa...n’ụwa taataa nri (nni/nli) ụbọchị (ụbọsị)...nke ụbọchị anyị mmehie...mmehie anyị ndị nranye...na nranye- temptation ajọ ihe...n’ajọ ihe ihi...n’ihi...n’ihi na Ike- strength/power ebighi ebi/ebebe - Forever/ Never ending Now let’s turn our attention to the remaining words in the prayer nọ...nna anyị nọ n’eluigwe- our father who art in heaven dịrị...ka otito dịrị aha gị - Let/may praise be onto your name bịa...ka ọchịchị gị bịa- Let your reign emee...ka emee uche gị n’ụwa, - Let your will be done ka esi eme...ka esi eme ya n’eluigwe- As it is done in heaven nye anyị...nye anyị, taataa, nri nke ụbọchị anyị- give us today, the food of today (our daily bread) gbaghara anyị...gbaghara anyị mmehie anyị, dịka anyị si gbaghara ndị mehiere anyị - Forgive us for our trepasses, as we forgive those who trespasses against us ekwela...ekwela ka anyị- Dont allow us to fall into temptation kwenye...kwenye na nranye zọpụta anyị...ma zọpụta anyị n’ajọ ihe - but save us from evil 11, bụ...n’ihi na ọchịchị bụ nke gị, na ike, na otito- because the kingdom is your and power and glory. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Nna Anyị Nna anyị nọ n’eluigwe, ka otito dịrị aha gị; ka ọchịchị gị bịa, ka emee uche gị n’ụwa ka esi eme ya n’eluigwe. Nye anyị taataa nri nke ụbọchị anyị, gbaghara anyị mmehie anyị, dịka anyị si gbaghara ndị mehiere anyị. Ekwela ka anyị kwenye na nranye, ma zọpụta anyị n’ajọ ihe. N’ihi na ọchịchị bụ nke gị, na ike, na otito, ebighi ebi, ebighi ebi. Amen. Key vocabulary breakdown part I nna...nna anyị- Our father eluigwe (enuigwe)...n’eluigwe (n’enuigwe)- in heaven Otito- Praise aha (afa)...aha gị (afa gị)- your name ọchịchị...ọchịchị gị - your Kingdom uche...uche gị - your will ụwa...n’ụwa- in the world taataa- today nri (nni/nli) ụbọchị (ụbọsị)...nke ụbọchị anyị mmehie...mmehie anyị ndị nranye...na nranye- temptation ajọ ihe...n’ajọ ihe n’ihi na- because Ike- strength/power ebighi ebi/ebebe - Forever/ Never ending --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Ọjị, which is kola nut in the Igbo language, is a very significant part of Igbo culture in regards to greetings, offerings, covenants, communion, prayers, and more. The Kola nut can only be blessed in the Igbo language and as such, the fate of this crucial cultural phenomenon depends on those who can speak the language and who can respect and upkeep the culture. In this episode, we dissect the first half of short clip of a kola nut prayer by Obyno Daddy Muna with a new and special guest teacher, Ugochinyerennaya. 1. Olisa bi n'eluigwe; Ọjị abiala ooo, Ọjị abiala - God in Heaven. Kola Nut has arrived ooo. Kola Nut is ready (has come). 2. Ndị Igbo niile ne, nọ n'ụwa niile, ọji abịala nụ ooo, Ọjị abịala. -All Igbo people in all of the world, Kola nut has arrived ooo, Kola Nut. 3. Igbo mma mma nụ oooh. - Greetings to everybody. 4. Ndị igbo naasi na onye wetara ọjị wetara ndụ- - The Igbo people say that the one who brings kola brings life. 5. Anyị onwe anyị makwana Chinèkè, Olisa bi n'igwe bu ndụ. - We all know God in heaven is life. 6. Yaabu onye ọbuna wetara ọjị, ewetago chinèkè weta ndụ. (iweta). - Therefore anybody who brings kola has received God and received life. 7. Ọkwa ya ndị be anyị? - Isn’t that correct my people? 8. Ya (bu) na dika m si jide ọjị a, ihe m na ekpe bu na nke onye ọbuna na-achọ n' izu ụka a na abianụ ọ ga-achọta ya.... Isee. - As I am holding this kola, what I am praying for is that what anybody seeks (wants) within this upcoming week. He/She will find it (it will be granted). Amen. 9. Nke onye ọbuna bu n'obi na abughị ihe ọjọọ, Chinèkè ga-aza ya ka anyị na ata ọjị a... iseee. - Whatever anybody has in mind that is not a bad thing, God will answer it as we eat this kola nut. 10. Ndụ mmiri, ndụ azụ..iseee. - As the water is for the fish what the fish is to water (a proverb that means let live and live, that things should work in harmony with one another.) 11. Ọ ga-adiri onye obuna mma...iseee. - It will be well with everyone 12. Nke onye na-acho, ya chota. - Whatever anyone seeks, may it be granted. 13. Ọ ga-adiri anyi ncha mma... iseee. Oji abialanu eee oji abiala. -It will be well for all of us. The kola nut has arrived. Theme Music by Jon Deux --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Ọjị, which is kola nut in the Igbo language, is a very significant part of Igbo culture in regards to greetings, offerings, covenants, communion, prayers, and more. The Kola nut can only be blessed in the Igbo language and as such, the fate of this crucial cultural phenomenon depends on those who can speak the language and who can respect and upkeep the culture. In this episode, we dissect the first parts of a short clip of a kola nut prayer by Obyno Daddy Muna with a new and special guest teacher, Ugochinyerennaya. 1. Olisa bi n'eluigwe; Ọjị abiala ooo, Ọjị abiala - God in Heaven. Kola Nut has arrived ooo. Kola Nut is ready (has come). 2. Ndị Igbo niile ne, nọ n'ụwa niile, ọji abịala nụ ooo, Ọjị abịala. -All Igbo people in all of the world, Kola nut has arrived ooo, Kola Nut. 3. Igbo mma mma nụ oooh. - Greetings to everybody. 4. Ndị igbo naasi na onye wetara ọjị wetara ndụ- - The Igbo people say that the one who brings kola brings life. 5. Anyị onwe anyị makwana Chinèkè, Olisa bi n'igwe bu ndụ. - We all know God in heaven is life. 6. Yaabu onye ọbuna wetara ọjị, ewetago chinèkè weta ndụ. (iweta). - Therefore anybody who brings kola has received God and received life. 7. Ọkwa ya ndị be anyị? - Isn’t that correct my people? 8. Ya (bu) na dika m si jide ọjị a, ihe m na ekpe bu na nke onye ọbuna na-achọ n' izu ụka a na abianụ ọ ga-achọta ya.... Isee. - As I am holding this kola, what I am praying for is that what anybody seeks (wants) in this upcoming week. He/She will find it. Amen. 9. Nke onye ọbuna bu n'obi na abughị ihe ọjọọ, Chinèkè ga-aza ya ka anyị na ata ọjị a... iseee. -Whatever anybody has in mind that is not a bad thing, God will answer it as we eat this kola nut. 10. Ndụ mmiri, ndụ azụ..iseee. - As the water is for the fish what the fish is to water (a proverb that means let live and live, that things should work in harmony with one another.) 11. Ọ ga-adiri onye obuna mma...iseee. - It will be well with everyone 12. Nke onye na-acho, ya chota. - Whatever anyone seeks, may it be granted. 13. Ọ ga-adiri anyi ncha mma... iseee. Oji abialanu eee oji abiala. -It will be well for all of us. The kola nut has arrived. Theme Music by Jon Deux --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This is the introductory episode of Season II of this podcast series. In this audio, the founder, Ifunanya, gives a glimpse of what can be expected this season, a reminder of the format, and some encouragement towards our overall goals in this language learning journey! Enjoy =) Music: Eriwa by Ruffcoin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

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This episode is special as it is both an audio and a visual!!! Check out the visual here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyb8G9IS-jU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1uokxUNdURaho7yDQn07qEJEqcyqveDiQQu2ImjUooGVmQlfmOcDIXTPg Igbo Dialogue Transcript Ifunanya: so with no other further ado, Uche! Uche nno. Uche: Ndewonu …kee kwanụ , (Greetings, How are you?) Ifunanya: ọdịmma, ahụ dịkwa gị? (I am fine, are you in good health)? Uche : ehn ahụ dị m, kee maka ụlọ akwụkwọ (I am in good health, what about school, how is that going?) Ifunanya: ọdịmma ooo gịnwa kwanụ, ibidola ọrụ? ( I am fine oo , have you started work?) · Uche: ehnn, kee maka ụmụnne gị ? ( yes, how about your siblings?) · Ifunanya: Ha dikwa mma. (they are well) · Uche: Ụmụnne olee ka I nwere? (How many siblings do you have?) · Ifunanya: Anyị di ise, E nwere m ofu nwanne m nwaanyị na ụmụnne nwoke atọ. ( We are 5, i have one sister and 3 brothers.) · Uche: Ọ gi tọrọ nwanne gi nwaanyị? (are you older than your sister?) · Ifunanya: Mba ọ tọrọ m. Ma gi nwa ụmụnne olee ka inwere? (no she is older than me, how many siblings do you have?) · Uche: enwere m umunne anọ ( I have 4 sibllings) · Ifunanya: Kedu aha ada unu? (what is the name of the first daughter of you all? ) · Uche: aha ya bu Chinonye. ( Her name is Chinonye) · Ifunanya: Olee otu m ga-esi kwu, “do they speak igbo?” (How do I say " do they speak igbo" in igbo?" · Uche : Ọ bu “Ha ma igbo asu?” · Ifunanya: Ha ma igbo asu? Ekwuru m ya ọfụma? · Uche: Ehn i gbaliri ( yes, you you really tried) · Ifunanya: Oh okay, afọ olee ka ọkpara unu di? (How old is the first son of you all?) Uche: afọ iri atọ na atọ , gịnwa kwanụ? (33 years old, and what of with you?) Ifunanya: Ọ di afọ iri abụọ na anọ . (He is 24 years old) Uche: Cheregodi, o di ka I gwahu m na mbido, onye ebee ka I bụ? (Wait oo, its like you didn't tell me back then, where are you from?) Ifunanya: A bu m onye Egbuoma, Ọ dị n’ime Oguta LGA, n’ime Imo steeti , ginwa kwanu, i bu onye ebee? ( I am from Egbuoma, a town in Oguta local goverment in Imo state, what about you?) Uche: A bu onye Mbaise ( I am from Mbaise) Music: Culture by Umu Obiligbo ft Flavour and Phyno. Instrumentals: Endeetone --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this episode, we highlight 4 phrases and verbs that are commonly used when talking about the family and related terms: Inwe (to have), Iyi (to resemble in appearance), Idi ka (to resemble in character/values/behaviors), Ito (to be older than). 4 verbs/phrases as it relates to the family: · Infinitive: Inwe- to have Iyi- to resemble Idi ka – to be like Ịtọ- to be older than ọ ụ · Conjugated: o Inwe E nwere m – I have (note the “E” and not “A” b/c of vowel harmony) M nwere – I have I nwere- You have O nwere- He/She/it has (note the “O” and not Anyi nwere- We have Unu nwere - You (pl) nwere Ha nwere- They have Examples given · E nwere m nne nne- I have a grandmother, · O nwere umunne ato- He/She has 3 siblings. · Ha nwere umu ise- They have 5 children. · Nna ya nwere nwunye abuo- Their father has two wives. o Iyi E yiri m – I resemble M yiri – I resemble I yiri – You resemble O yiri – He/She/It resembles Anyi yiri – We resemble Unu yiri – You (pl) resemble Ha yiri- They resemble Examples given · I yiri nwanne gi – you remeble your sibling · O yiri nna ya – He/She resembles his/her father · Unu yiri onwe unu- You (pl) resemble each other o Idi ka A di m ka – I am like M di ka – I am like u Ị di ka- You are like O di ka – You are like Anyi di ka –We are like Unu di ka –You (pl) are like Ha di ka – They are like · O di oji di ka unyi- He is black like charcoal · O toro ogologo di ka osisi- She is tall like a tree · Ifunanya di ka nna ya – Ifunanya is like her father · Emeka di ka nne nne ya- Emeka is like his grandmother · Ugochinyere di ka nna ya – Ugochinyere is like his father o Ịtọ A tọrọ m – I am older than M tọrọ - I am older I tọrọ – You are older O tọrọ – He/She/It are older than Anyi tọrọ – We are older than Unu tọrọ– You (pl) are older than Ha tọrọ They are older than Examples: · Nwanne m nwoke tọrọ m – My brother is older than me · Nwanne m nwoke nke tọrọ m – My brother that I am older than ( My brother is younger than me) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this Episode we work on comprehension using some of the terms Comprehension passage: Nna m ochie nwere nwunye abụọ na ụmụ asaa. Nne m na nna m nwere ụmụ ise. Nwanne m nwanyi nwere ụmụ ato. Passage questions Ụmụnne ole ka nna m nwere? Umunne ole ka m nwere? Ụmụ nwanne ole ka m nwere? Passage Answers Ụmụnne ole ka nna m nwere Umunne ole ka m nwere? Ụmụ nwanne ole ka m nwere? Passage Translated My grandfather has 2 wives and 7 children My mom and my dad have 5 children. My sister has 3 children Passage Questions Translated How many siblings does my father have? How many siblings do I have? How many nieces/nephews do I have? Listen to audio for answers! Music: Obiako Nnwam by Ejeagha --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This Episode Recaps some key vocabulary that we have learned about the family and related terms. Listen and try to see what you can recall and also practice saying these words out loud with the correct pronunciation. Nne- Mother Nna- Father Nwa- Child Ụmụ- Children Nwaanyị- Woman/ Female Nwoke - Man/Male Other vocabulary we review First born - Nwa mbu / nwa izizi Last born - Nwa Ikpeazu First son- Okpara, Opara, diokpara First daughter- Ada Note: Ada can be used for any female as a term of endearment as well New Vocabulary word Other members and related words for family Wife - Nwunye Husband - Di Inlaw - Ọgọ Mother inlaw - Ọgọ nwaanyi or Nne di My mother inlaw - Ọgọ m nwaanyị Father inlaw- Ọgọ nwoke Relations/Relatives -Ụmụnna Kith/Kin, Relations - Ikwu na ibe Twin- Ejima Triplets Ejima Ato Quadruplets- Ejima anọ Adult - Okenye Young adult male - Okorobia Young adult female- Agbọghọ(bia) Neighbor(s) - Onye agbatobi Friend- enyi Friend(s)- Ndi enyi Enemy- Onye irọ Enemies- Ndi irọ Husband - Di Inlaw - ọgọ Mother inlaw - ọgọ nwaanyi or Nne di My mother inlaw - ọgọ m nwaanyi Father inlaw Relations/Relatives (can also be step-siblings) Umunna Kith/Kin, Relations - Ikwu na ibe Twin- Egima Triplets Egima Atọ Quadruplets- Egima Anọ Adult - Okenye Young adult male - Okorobia Young adult female Neighbor(s) - onye a batobi Friend- Enyi (ndi enyi pl) Friends- Ndi enyi Enemy- onye irọ Enemies- Ndi irọ Refer back to original episodes for more vocabulary and exercises! Music: Chief Osita Osadebe- Ife onye metalu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Review of 6 key words in Igbo: Nne- Mother Nna- Father Nwa- Child Ụmụ- Children Nwaanyị Nwoke (Other common words for children: ụmụaka, nwata, and nwatakiri) Review of Vocabulary that denotes the Position of a child First born - Nwa mbu / nwa izi Last born - Nwa Ikpeazu First son- Okpara, Opara, diokpara First daughter- Ada Note: Ada can be used for any female as a term of endearment as well New Vocabulary Other members and related words for family Wife - Nwunye Husband - Di Inlaw - Ọgọ Mother inlaw - Ọgọ nwaanyị or Nne di My mother inlaw - Ọgọ m nwaanyị Father inlaw- Ọgọ nwoke Relations/Relatives (can also be step-siblings) -Ụmụnna Kith/Kin, Relations - Ikwu na ibe Twin- Ejima Triplets Ejima Ato Quadruplets- Ejima Ise Related Terms Adult - Okenye Young adult male - Okorobia Young adult female- Agbọghọ(bia) Neighbor(s) - Onye agbata obi Friend- Enyi Friends- Ndi enyi Enemy- Onye iro Enemies- Ndi iro Music: Nwa by Ifé --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Ezinaụlọ means family in Igbo. Using 6 key words, as explained by @nwaadaigbo, one can derive at many other vocabulary words used to describe different family members. Those words are: Nne- Mother Nna- Father Nwa- Child Ụmụ- Children Nwaanyị (Other common words for children: ụmụaka, nwata, and nwatakiri) Examples of this formula in use Nwa nwoke- (male+ child) = Son Nwanne nwoke- (child of my mom that is male)= Brother Nwanne nwaanyị - (child of my mom that is female)= Sister Umunne- (children of my mom)= my siblings Other Vocabulary we learn: Grandfather- Nna Ochie/ Nna nna Grandmother Nne Ochie/ Nne nne There are words used in Igbo used to specifically highlight the position of a child in the family. See Vocabulary below: First born - Nwa mbu / nwa izi Last born - Nwa Ikpeazu First son- Okpara, Opara, diokpara First daughter- Ada Note: Ada can be used for any female as a term of endearment as well Exercise: using the key words/ formula figure out what these words in english will be in english (LISTEN to the audio before looking below) Grandchild - Nwa nwa (the child of my chlid) Grandchildren- Ụmụ ụmụ (the children of my children) Nephew/Niece (w/o gender) Nwa nwanne (the child of my sibling) Stay tuned for part 2 and 3 of Ezinaulo as we talk more about the family. Music: Flavour Ada Ada (karaoke version) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this episode we explore, "Ịnọ" the "to be" verb which means being at a place for both living and non living items. (Note there are examples where ịdị can also be the "to be" verb used to describe "to be at a place" for inanimate objects. This concept is not explored in this episode however.) We then explore common vocabulary words for names of places in Igbo. Exercise 1: Try listening and coming up with the sentences before reading below. I am home - A nọ m n’ụlọ She is at school- Ọ nọ n’ụlọ akwụkwọ We are at work Anyị nọ n’ọrụ (ụlọ ọrụ) You (singular) are at church - Ị nọ n’ụka (ụlọ ụka ) They are here Ha nọ ebe a Where are you? Ebee ka ị nọ?/ Ị nọ ebee? I am on the road” A nọ m n’ụzọ “I am coming” M na-abịa ( A na m abịa) Victor: Perfect, so just to recap the vocabulary we just learned. To say Home - Ụlọ School- Ụlọ akwụkwọ Work- Ụlọ ọlụ (ọrụ) Church- Ụlọ Ụka (Ụka) Here- Ebe a (this location) Ụzọ - Road (can also be used in many less literal ways) Exercise 2 She is upstairs (above) - Ọ nọ n’elu He is downstairs (below) Ọ nọ n’ala It is in front Ọ nọ n’ịhụ Stay in the front (at the head) Nọ n’ịhụ They are outside Ha nọ n’ It is at the side of you Ọ nọ n’akụkụ We are behind you- Anyi nọ na-azụ Recap the vocabulary Up (used to indicate Upstairs) Elu (Enu) Down (used to indicate downstairs) Ala In front/at the head- N’ịhụ Outside - N'Ezi The side- N'Akụkụ Behind- Azụ Exercise 3: Ịbụ vs Ịdị vs Ịnọ Translate the english sentence into the correct igbo phrase using the correct "to be" verb. Where are you? Ebee ka ị nọ? I am tall- A dị m ogologo I am a wealthy person- A bụ m ọgaranya Stay one place- Nọ ofu ebe Other phrases Sit -nọdụ Sit down - nọdu ala Stay!-Nọ Stay still (be easy)- Nọ nwayọ Music: Zoro ft Flavour - Ogene (Instrumental) Produced by KexyKlef x Majorbangz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In english, everything simply just is. The to be verb can be used when stating, I am a girl, He is 32 years old, or They are at the house. Also notice that in english the "to be" verb also changes or is conjugated based off the pronoun, ie: "is, are, am." The way Igbo people conceptualize the "to be" verb is different however. In this episode we explain that the "Ịbụ" "to be" verb in Igbo is used more when expressing a category of an object or its literally "being" while "Ịdị" is more so used to qualify that being or to speak towards an attribute. There is another form of the "to be" verb in the igbo language used to explain "to be at a place," (explored in the next upcoming episode). Note luckily in Igbo the "to be" verb remains the same "bụ" or "dị" or " nọ" irregardless of the pronoun uses. Listen to this episode to explore more and also practice with exercises. Music- Akula: Owu Onye Ara by The Funkees --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

This episode gives a bit more practice on formulating numbers and then introduces numbers such as 100, 1000, and 1,000,000 100- narị 1000- puku 1,000, 000- nde Review previous episode for overview of numbers. Music: Ijele by Flavour ft Zoro --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Ọnụọgụgụ means Numbers in Igbo. In this lesson, we go over Igbo number 1-10 and then using this knowledge formulate other numbers from 1-99. Igbo Numbers in Igbo Izugbe (Central Igbo) 1: otu (ofu- very common to hear) 2: abụọ 3: atọ 4: anọ 5: ise 6: isii 7: asaa 8: asatọ 9: itoolu (itenani) (eteghiete) 10: iri Note: in Parentheses are other common ways to hear the Igbo number being called. In this audio we also cover how numbers are pronounced in the Anambra dialect where there are smaller variations in spelling and thus pronunciation ::Exercise 1- Udaume of the numbers:: Listen to the pronunciation of each number and identify which vowel group you are hearing. this will be a great way to reinforce some of those vowel sounds and your ability to recognize them! Remember (refer episode 5) - heavy vowels (udaaro) ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’,’u’ - light vowels (udamfe) ‘a’, ị ọ ụ Listen to audio and try to answer before viewing 1: otu : Heavy vowels 2: abụọ 3: atọ: Light vowels 4: anọ: Light Vowels 5: ise: Heavy vowels 6: isii: Heavy vowels Numbers 1-99 Once you know Igbo numbers from 1-10 you can figure out any other number with addition or using “and” in igbo which is (in this case)“na.” So for example 11 is 10+1 or iri na otu 11- iri na otu 12- iri na abụọ 13- iri na atọ 14- iri na anọ 15- iri na ise 16- iri na isii Note: in pronunciation, there is vowel swallowing that occurs in normal speech between the “na” and the word that follows. Multiplication is needed when counting by 10s so example 20 is 10*2 or 10 two times 10 iri 20 iri abụọ 30 iri atọ 40 iri anọ 50 iri ise 60 iri isii ::Exercise 2- Question game:: Listen to the numbers given by Onyinye in English and try and figure out how to say the number in Igbo. Common Phrase to know using numbers to come across meaning - Things with pronouns · Ha abụọ- them two · Unu abụọ - you two (the two of you) · Anyi anọ- the 4 of us - Other Phrases · Ugboro – Times o Ex Ugboro olee ka m kpọrọ gi?- how many times did I call you o Ugboro ise – 5 times · Ofu ihe – same thing o Ex: Ha bu ofu ihe. Exercise 3: Numbers in Names of Places · Mbaise · Mbanọ · Ochasiatọ · Mbaitoolu Note: mba here can mean “town,” “community,” “nation” “the people of a place, ” typically used when describing a place that is not your own. < --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

In this Episode, we put our question words into action by role playing two scenarios. This is a good exercise to help with comprehension as well as working on pronunciation and command of the Igbo question words. Uchenna :So Ifunanya, here’s the scenario: let’s say, we’re siblings living in the same house. I have some juicy gossip to tell you, and I knock on your door. Our conversation may sound like this: I knock and you may say: “Onye no n’uzo?” which means “Who is at the door?” and I may reply “O bu m, Uchenna” which means “It is me, Uchenna.” You may then ask “Gini ka i choro?” What do you want?” And I may say “Achoro m ikwuru gi okwu” “I want to talk to you.” Now let’s act it out. Exercise 1 Role play: Uchenna: *kwai kwai kwai* Ifunanya: Onye nọ n’ụzọ? Uchenna: Ọ bu m, Uchenna. Ifunanya: Gini ka i chọrọ? Uchenna: Achoro m ikwuru gi okwu. Uchenna: Now let’s switch roles. Ifunanya: *kwai kwai kwai* Uchenna: Onye nọ n'ụzọ? Ifunanya: Ọ bu m, Ifunanya. Uchenna: Gini ka i chọrọ? Ifunanya: Achoro m ikwuru gi okwu. Uchenna: Well done. I na-agbali. You’re putting in a great effort. Now let’s say we’re friends who have not seen each other in a while. I visit your home unexpectedly and you are surprised to see me. After I knock and tell you who I am, you may excitedly ask “Kedu mgbe i batara?”...”When did you get in?” And I may reply “Abatara m unyaahu”...”I came in yesterday.” And you may say “Ebee ka i si bata?”...”From where did you come?” And I may reply “Esi m Nigeria”...”I came from Nigeria.” And you may say “Maka gini ka i biara?”...”Why did you come?” And I may reply “Abiara m maka ezumike”...”I came for a vacation.” You may then say “Kedu otu i di? Biko bata nwere mmanya, nke olee ka i choro?”...”How are you? Please come in and take a drink. Which one do you want?” And I may say “Adi m mma, daalu. Achoro m mmiri”...”I’m fine, thank you. I want water.” Now let’s act it out. Role play: Uchenna: *kwai kwai kwai* Ifunanya: Onye nọ n'ụzọ? Uchenna: O bu m, Uchenna. Ifunanya: Ewooooo, kedu mgbe i batara? Uchenna: Abatara m ụnyaahụ Ifunanya: Ebee ka i si bata? Uchenna: Esi m Nigeria. Ifunanya: Maka gini ka i bịara? Uchenna: Abịara m maka ezumike. Ifunanya: Kedu otu i di? Biko bata were mmanya, nke olee ka i chọrọ? Uchenna: Adi m mma, daalu. Achọrọ m mmiri Uchenna: Now let’s switch roles again. Ifunanya: *kwai kwai kwai* Uchenna: Onye nọ n'ụzọ? Ifunanya: O bu m, Ifunanya. Uchenna: Ewooooo, kedu mgbe i batara? Ifunanya: Abatara m ụnyaahụ. Uchenna: Ebee ka i si bata? Ifunanya: Esi m Nigeria. Uchenna: Maka gini ka i bịara? Ifunanya: Abịara m maka ezumike” Uchenna: Kedu otu i di? Biko bata were mmanya, nke olee ka i chọrọ? Ifunanya: Adi m mma, daalu. Achọrọ m mmiri Recap Question Words Question Words Who?...Onye? What?...Gini? When?...Mgbe olee? Where?...Ebee? Ebe olee? Why?...Maka gini? How?...Otu olee? Or Olee Otu Which?...Nke olee? (Note: "Otu olee" can be used when just simply asking "how?" While "Ole otu" is the start of a sentence beginning with "how" and followed by other words. Kedu in combination with these words are phrases that start a question. Here is what I mean: Kedu + onye...? means “who is…?” Kedu + mgbe...? means “when is...?” Kedu + ebe...? means “where is...?” Kedu + otu...? means “how is/are….?” Kedu + nke...? means “which one...?” Kedu in front of any other noun…? can mean “what is....?” Music: Onye bu nwanne m by Onyeka --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support

Ifunanya: Uche nnọ , kee maka izu ngwụcha gi? I na-eweta onwe gi? Uchenna: Ndeewo Ifunanya; izu m gara ofuma. Gi nwa kwanu? Kedu ka i mere? .... Uchenna: Daalu maka ajụjụ gi. Thank you for your question. In today’s lesson we will talk about how to ask questions, ịjụ ajụjụ, in Igbo. To start off, let’s go back to basics. You can even think back to when you were in grade school. What were you taught are the “question words in English”? Ifunanya: Sure; they were “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” “ why,” and “how.” ... Note questions can also be made from statements based off of tone/voice inflections. Example: You have a question: I nwere ajụjụ. Do you have a question: I nwere ajụjụ? (change in tone) Exercise 1: Review of Survival Kit Question Phrases What did you say? ---> Gini ka i kwuru? Or Isi gini? How do I say ____ in igbo?---> Olee otu m ga-esi kwuo ____ n’Igbo? What is ____ in igbo?---> Gini bu ____ n’Igbo. Question Words Who?...Onye? What?...Gini? When?...Mgbe olee? Where?...Ebee? Ebe olee? Why?...Maka gini? How?...Otu olee? Or Olee Otu Which?...Nke olee? (Note: "Otu olee" can be used when just simply asking "how?" While "Ole otu" is the start of a sentence beginning with "how" and followed by other words. Kedu in combination with these words are phrases that start a question. Here is what I mean: Kedu + onye...? means “who is…?” Kedu + mgbe...? means “when is...?” Kedu + ebe...? means “where is...?” Kedu + otu...? means “how is/are….?” Kedu + nke...? means “which one...?” Kedu in front of any other noun…? can mean “what is....?” (Note: There are many variations of ways that questions can be formed beyond what is discussed here. What will be important is to just pick a place to start and phrases that are easiest for you to integrate into speech and then from there work on learning the other variations) Exercise 2 Listen to the question, identify which question word is being used, the meaning of the phrase, and then attempt to respond. Gini bu aha gi? --->What is your name? -Kedu aha (afa) gi? 2. Onye ka i bu? --->Who are you? -Kedu onye i bu? 3. Ebee ka i nọ? ---> Where are you? -Kedu ebee i nọ? 4. Olee mgbe i nwere oge?---> When do you have time? -Kedu mgbe i nwere oge? 5. Nke olee masiri gi karia, jollofu Nigeria ka o bu jollofu Ghana? Which do you like better, Nigerian jollof or Ghanaian jollof? - Kedu nke masiri gi karia, jollofu Nigeria ka o bu jollofu Ghana? 6. Olee otu i di? How are you? -Kedu otu i di? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igbopodcast/support