Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Igbo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about animals in Igbo. Animals are an important part of Igbo culture and language. They are also a great way to practice your vocabulary. 🐿️🦝🐨
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Clothes, Education, Geography & Family.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary for common animals:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ọnụ ọkụ | oh-noo oh-koo | Elephant |
| nyịnị | nyi-nyi | Fish |
| agụ | ah-goo | Goat |
| ọnụ ọgụgụ | oh-noo oh-goo-goo | Gorilla |
| asa | ah-sah | Grasshopper |
| isi-ewu | ish-ee-eh-woo | Ram |
| ọchị | oh-chi | Lion |
| ụkwa | oo-kwah | Mouse |
| ụkọ | oo-koh | Rabbit |
| egbe | eh-gbeh | Snake |
Now, let's use the vocabulary in context:
- Person 1: Ọkụ na-aga adịghị-e. (The elephant does not run.)
- Person 2: Ka ị chọọ isi akụkọ? (Do you want chicken head soup?)
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
Next, let's learn Igbo words for some common domestic animals:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| nkịtị | nkee-tee | Bird |
| ọnụ ala | oh-noo ah-lah | Cat |
| mbwa | m-bwah | Dog |
| ahịa | ah-hee-ah | Goat |
| ọnụ nkịtị | oh-noo nkee-tee | Chicken |
| ahịrị | ah-hee-ree | Cow |
| ezi | eh-zee | Goat |
| ali | ah-lee | Sheep |
Let's practice using these words in conversation:
- Person 1: Nwunye m na-achọ nkịtị. (My wife is looking for a bird.)
- Person 2: Mama ị? Ahụnyere ahịa ya. (For what? Buy her a goat.)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Now, let's move on to some wild animals that are local to Igbo culture:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| anụ | ah-nuh | Antelope |
| ushi | oo-shih | Butterfly |
| edemede | eh-deh-meh-deh | Phoenix |
| ndi ọkụ | ndi oh-koo | Tigers |
| nchịkọta | nchih-ko-tah | Crocodile |
| akuku | ah-koo-koo | Rooster |
| karimu | kah-ree-moo | Camel |
Let's practice using these words in conversation:
- Person 1: Ọnụ na-ekwe ngwere ma ọnụ anụ n'aka. (The eagle is chasing the antelope.)
- Person 2: Ị ga-eburu karimu banyere ya n'ahu. (You need to carry the camel on your back.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Today, we learned some new Igbo animal vocabulary! Not only is it important to expand your vocabulary, but also to learn about the culture associated with these terms. Remember, use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. You can also check out more Igbo vocabulary on the Polyglot Club website. 😊
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Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Colors, Drinks, Health & Feelings and Emotions.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Fruits
- Feelings and Emotions
- Family
- Colors
- Express Surprise
- Health
- Clothes
- Geography
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Food
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