Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Travel-Phrases
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If you are planning a trip to Nigeria, it's always helpful to learn some phrases in the local language. Igbo is one of the most widely spoken languages in Nigeria and, with over 20 million speakers, it's an important language to know if you want to communicate with locals, navigate new places or even bargain for goods in the market. This lesson will teach you some useful phrases for traveling in Igbo, such as asking for directions, booking accommodations, and handling emergency situations.
Asking for Directions
When you're traveling in a new place, asking for directions can make all the difference. Here are some Igbo phrases that will help you navigate:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Gịnị ka ị chọrọ mbipụta? | Gee-nee kah ee-chaw-roh mm-bee-poo-tah? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Kedụ akaụntụ? | Ke-dooh ah-kah-oon-too? | Where is the bank? |
| Kedụ agha dị? | Ke-dooh ah-ghah-dee? | Where is the hospital? |
| Kedụ nkwụụkwụ? | Ke-dooh nn-kwoo-oo-kwoo? | Where is the airport? |
| Kedụ oke ojiji? | Ke-dooh oh-kay oh-jee-jee? | Where is the train station? |
| Kedụ oke onye nkụ? | Ke-dooh oh-kay oh-nyeh nn-koo? | Where is the police station? |
| Kedụ ọgbakọ? | Ke-dooh oh-gbah-kaw? | Where is the market? |
| Anabata m aka ya? | Ah-nah-bah-tah m ah-kah yah? | Can you show me the way? |
| Bia nụ m mgbakwunye ya | Bee-ah noo mm mmm-bah-kwoo-nyeh yah | Come and help me find it |
| M na-eme ihe ndị nọ n'ala ị ga-aga? | M nah-eh-meh ee-hay ndee noh n'ah-lah ee gah-ah-gah | What are the places of interest that I must visit? |
Booking Accommodations
Once you know how to get around, the next thing you'll need to do is book a place to stay. Here are some Igbo phrases to help you book accommodations:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bia m a n'elu otu hotel. | Bee-ah mm ah nay-loo oh-too hotel | I want to book a room in a hotel |
| Anyị na-elekwa onye na-agbayị ụgwu ya | Ah-nyee nah-eh-lay-kwah oh-nyeh nah-ah-gbah-yee oog-wuh yah | We'd like to book a tour guide |
| A gawa m afo ike a. | Ah gah-wah mm ah-foh ee-kay ah | I need a taxi. |
| A nụrụ m agbanyeghị ndị ọzọ. | Ah noo-roo mm ah-ghbah-nyeh-gee ndee aw-zoh | I want to hire some other people. |
Handling Emergency Situations
In the event of an emergency, it's important to know how to communicate with others for help. Here are some Igbo phrases that might be useful in an emergency situation:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Biko nwere ike inweta ọgwụ? | Bee-koh nn-weh-reh ee-kay een-way-tah-aw-gwoo? | Do you have a phone that I can use? |
| Biko nwere ike inweta ndị polis? | Bee-koh nn-weh-reh ee-kay een-way-tah ndee paw-lees? | Do you have a way to contact the police? |
| Nye m aka m, nkume m juru ngosi di na-azu ahia... | Nyeh mm ah-kah mm noo-meh joo-roo nn-goh-see dee nah-ah-zoo ah-hee-yah | Give me your hand, let's cross the busy market! |
Quiz: Igbo Phrases for Traveling[edit | edit source]
- How do you ask "Where is the bathroom?" in Igbo? a. Gịnị ka ị chọrọ mbipụta? b. Kedụ akaụntụ? c. Kedụ agha dị? d. Kedụ nkwụụkwụ?
- What does the phrase "Kedụ agha dị?" mean in English? a. Where is the bank? b. Where is the hospital? c. Where is the airport? d. Where is the police station?
- If you want to ask for help to find something in Igbo, which phrase would you use? a. Bia nụ m mgbakwunye ya b. Anabata m aka ya? c. M na-eme ihe ndị nọ n'ala ị ga-aga? d. Bia m a n'elu otu hotel.
- What does the phrase "A gawa m afo ike a" mean in English? a. I want to book a room in a hotel. b. We'd like to book a tour guide. c. I need a taxi. d. I want to hire some other people.
- How do you say "Do you have a phone that I can use?" in Igbo? a. Biko nwere ike inweta ọgwụ? b. Biko nwere ike inweta ndị polis? c. Nye m aka m, nkume m juru ngosi di na-azu ahia... d. Bia m a n'elu otu hotel.
Answers:[edit | edit source]
- a
- b
- a
- c
- a
Conclusion
Now that you know some useful Igbo phrases for traveling, you're ready to explore Nigeria with more confidence. Remember to practice these phrases with locals when you're there so that you can improve your skills and be understood more easily. Safe travels!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- A GLOSSARY OF IGBO WORDS, NAMES AND PHRASES Taken ...
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