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<div class="pg_page_title">Igbo Vocabulary - Education</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Igbo Vocabulary - Education</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo Igbo] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Igbo words related to education. Knowing these words will help you understand conversations about education and also express your own ideas. __TOC__


== Education ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo Igbo] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we'll learn Igbo vocabulary related to education. Education is important to every society as it helps to pass knowledge, skills, and values from one generation to the next. Education is essential for personal and professional growth, and it is a tool for social and economic development. In Igbo society, education is highly valued, and there are various institutions for learning. Let's dive into the vocabulary related to education. Don't forget to use [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2579 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo/question questions] to improve your Igbo skills. You can also visit our [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website for more practice resources. 
Education is an important part of life in Igbo culture. It is seen as a way to gain knowledge and skills that can be used to improve one's life. Here are some of the most important Igbo words related to education:  
 
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== Basic Education ==
Ihe di na akụkụ a wuru na etiti obodo na-enweghị onwe ya. (What is in the book is only found in the country, you can’t find it within yourself.)
In Igbo society, basic education is essential. The government and various religious groups have established schools and institutions to ensure that children have access to education. Here are some Igbo words related to basic education:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| nwa  || /nʷa/ || Child/Children
|-
|-
| ọmụmụ || oh-moo-moo || school
| ụlọakwụkwọ  || /ʊlɔakwụkwɔ/ || Nursery School
|-
|-
| ọmụma || oh-moo-mah || teacher
| primarị skul  || /prɪmaɹɪ skul/ || Primary School
|-
|-
| ọmụmụ nke || oh-moo-moo n-kay || student
| sekọndrị skul  || /sekɔndɹɪ skul/ || High School
|-
|-
| ọmụmụ ndị || oh-moo-moo n-jee || students
| kọlẹj  || /kɔlɛdʒ/ || College
|-
|-
| ọmụmụ ndị mmadụ || oh-moo-moo n-jee m-mah-doo || university
| yunibersịti  || /juniβɛrᴐiti/ || University
|}
|}


=== School ===
Dialogue:
The word for school in Igbo is ''ọmụmụ'' (oh-moo-moo). It is used to refer to any type of educational institution, from primary school to university.  
* Person 1: Nwa mụ na Nursery School abụọ. (/My child is in Nursery School./)
* Person 2: Ọ dị mma, ịkpọlite na primarị skul ga-eme ọhụrụ. (/That's good, he/she will progress to primary school soon./)


=== Teacher ===
== Subjects ==
The word for teacher in Igbo is ''ọmụma'' (oh-moo-mah). It is used to refer to any person who teaches or instructs others, from primary school teachers to university professors.
Ọ bụrụ na e mela ụlọakwụkwọnwa ị gaghị enyere ọkwa mana nke a na mkporọ ezintaị ka ị chọrọ. (If you want to prevent your child from being a failure in the future, you must teach him to read and write now)
There are different subjects that children learn in schools. In the Nigerian education system, there are compulsory subjects and elective subjects. Here are some Igbo words related to subjects:


=== Student ===
{| class="wikitable"
The word for student in Igbo is ''ọmụmụ nke'' (oh-moo-moo n-kay). It is used to refer to any person who is enrolled in an educational institution, from primary school students to university students.
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| asụsụ ọfụlụ  || /asʊsʊ ɔfụlụ/ || Mathematics
|-
| asụsụ na-obere ịbe ya  || /asʊsʊ na-ɔbɛrɛ ɪbɛ yá/ || English Language
|-
| afọ  ọmụma  || /afɔ ɔmʊma/ || Social Studies
|-
| ịgba ala  || /igba ala/ || Geography
|-
| na-eme ụlọala  || /na-ɛmɛ ʊlɔala/ || Civic Education
|}


=== Students ===
Dialogue:
The plural form of the word for student in Igbo is ''ọmụmụ ndị'' (oh-moo-moo n-jee). It is used to refer to a group of people who are enrolled in an educational institution, from primary school students to university students.  
* Person 1: A bụ m ka m ga-ala asụsụ ọfụlụ bulie Monday. (/I have to study mathematics for Monday./)
* Person 2: Ọ dị mma. Asụsụ ọfụlụ na-echebe ịntanetị, nwere aha ka nke anyi. (/That's good. Mathematics involves the internet, just like what we do for ourselves./)


=== University ===
== Materials ==
The word for university in Igbo is ''ọmụmụ ndị mmadụ'' (oh-moo-moo n-jee m-mah-doo). It is used to refer to any type of higher education institution, from universities to colleges.
Ọ bụrụ na-ahụ na-ahụ n’azu na-adịghị ụgha. (Repetition is the mother of skill.)
For effective learning to take place, there are materials and equipment needed for teaching and learning. Here are some Igbo words related to education materials:


== Practice ==
{| class="wikitable"
To improve your [[Language/Igbo|Igbo]] [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2579 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo/question questions]!
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| akwụkwọ  || /akwụkwɔ/ || Book
|-
| ịjịa  || /ɪdʒɪa/ || Pen
|-
| ogwe  || /ogwe/ || Pencil
|-
| ọnụ ịtụàlà  || /ɔnʊ ɪtʊaɬa/ || Chalk
|-
| nkume ịgba ahụ  || /nkume igba ahu/ || Globe
|}
 
Dialogue:
* Person 1: Jisike nọ ọkọlọtọ. Akwụkwọ ndị ụgbọ m na-akwụkwọ n'elu. (/Stand up straight. Books that belong to my colleagues are on top./)
* Person 2: Ọ dị mma, anyị na-enye ndị mma mma ihe nkiri. (/Okay, we give ourselves quality materials./)
 
== School Facilities ==
Mere eme nke na-egwu ụfọdụ na-enweghị nsonye. (Learning a craft that isn't profitable is like dancing in vain.)
School facilities are essential to provide a conducive learning environment for students. In Nigeria, governments at different levels have been investing in education to improve and maintain school facilities. Here are some Igbo words related to school facilities:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kàmpụsị  || /kampụsị/ || Campus
|-
| akwụkwọ mba  || /akwụkwɔ mba/ || Library
|-
| ụlọ skul  || /ʊlɔ skul/ || School Compound
|-
| ụlọ kàmpụsị  || /ʊlɔ kampụsị/ || Campus Ground
|-
| ukpukpụ nnukwu ịgba  || /ukpukpụ nnukwu igba/ || School Auditorium
|}
 
Dialogue:
* Person 1: Ndia ụmụaka gaa n'ụlọ skul ha na CAMPUS ha. (/The school students went to their school in their CAMPUS.)
* Person 2: Ekele m unu. Ha na-eche na ụlọ kàmpụsị ha. Enweghị ọnụ ụlọ gara agụnye ha. (/Thank you. They were playing in their Campus Ground. There's no better place than their school.)/
 
== Conclusion ==
Education is essential, and it opens up opportunities for personal and professional growth. Learning Igbo is also a way to connect with the culture and understand African history. To improve your [[Language/Igbo|Igbo]] [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2579 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo/question questions]!
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Nigeria Education in Nigeria]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igbo_language Igbo Language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_Education_System Nigerian Education System]


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]


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Igbo Vocabulary - Education

Hi Igbo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll learn Igbo vocabulary related to education. Education is important to every society as it helps to pass knowledge, skills, and values from one generation to the next. Education is essential for personal and professional growth, and it is a tool for social and economic development. In Igbo society, education is highly valued, and there are various institutions for learning. Let's dive into the vocabulary related to education. Don't forget to use Find native speakers and ask them any questions to improve your Igbo skills. You can also visit our Polyglot Club website for more practice resources.

Basic Education

Ihe di na akụkụ a wuru na etiti obodo na-enweghị onwe ya. (What is in the book is only found in the country, you can’t find it within yourself.) In Igbo society, basic education is essential. The government and various religious groups have established schools and institutions to ensure that children have access to education. Here are some Igbo words related to basic education:

Igbo Pronunciation English
nwa /nʷa/ Child/Children
ụlọakwụkwọ /ʊlɔakwụkwɔ/ Nursery School
primarị skul /prɪmaɹɪ skul/ Primary School
sekọndrị skul /sekɔndɹɪ skul/ High School
kọlẹj /kɔlɛdʒ/ College
yunibersịti /juniβɛrᴐiti/ University

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Nwa mụ na Nursery School abụọ. (/My child is in Nursery School./)
  • Person 2: Ọ dị mma, ịkpọlite na primarị skul ga-eme ọhụrụ. (/That's good, he/she will progress to primary school soon./)

Subjects

Ọ bụrụ na e mela ụlọakwụkwọnwa ị gaghị enyere ọkwa mana nke a na mkporọ ezintaị ka ị chọrọ. (If you want to prevent your child from being a failure in the future, you must teach him to read and write now) There are different subjects that children learn in schools. In the Nigerian education system, there are compulsory subjects and elective subjects. Here are some Igbo words related to subjects:

Igbo Pronunciation English
asụsụ ọfụlụ /asʊsʊ ɔfụlụ/ Mathematics
asụsụ na-obere ịbe ya /asʊsʊ na-ɔbɛrɛ ɪbɛ yá/ English Language
afọ ọmụma /afɔ ɔmʊma/ Social Studies
ịgba ala /igba ala/ Geography
na-eme ụlọala /na-ɛmɛ ʊlɔala/ Civic Education

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: A bụ m ka m ga-ala asụsụ ọfụlụ bulie Monday. (/I have to study mathematics for Monday./)
  • Person 2: Ọ dị mma. Asụsụ ọfụlụ na-echebe ịntanetị, nwere aha ka nke anyi. (/That's good. Mathematics involves the internet, just like what we do for ourselves./)

Materials

Ọ bụrụ na-ahụ na-ahụ n’azu na-adịghị ụgha. (Repetition is the mother of skill.) For effective learning to take place, there are materials and equipment needed for teaching and learning. Here are some Igbo words related to education materials:

Igbo Pronunciation English
akwụkwọ /akwụkwɔ/ Book
ịjịa /ɪdʒɪa/ Pen
ogwe /ogwe/ Pencil
ọnụ ịtụàlà /ɔnʊ ɪtʊaɬa/ Chalk
nkume ịgba ahụ /nkume igba ahu/ Globe

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Jisike nọ ọkọlọtọ. Akwụkwọ ndị ụgbọ m na-akwụkwọ n'elu. (/Stand up straight. Books that belong to my colleagues are on top./)
  • Person 2: Ọ dị mma, anyị na-enye ndị mma mma ihe nkiri. (/Okay, we give ourselves quality materials./)

School Facilities

Mere eme nke na-egwu ụfọdụ na-enweghị nsonye. (Learning a craft that isn't profitable is like dancing in vain.) School facilities are essential to provide a conducive learning environment for students. In Nigeria, governments at different levels have been investing in education to improve and maintain school facilities. Here are some Igbo words related to school facilities:

Igbo Pronunciation English
kàmpụsị /kampụsị/ Campus
akwụkwọ mba /akwụkwɔ mba/ Library
ụlọ skul /ʊlɔ skul/ School Compound
ụlọ kàmpụsị /ʊlɔ kampụsị/ Campus Ground
ukpukpụ nnukwu ịgba /ukpukpụ nnukwu igba/ School Auditorium

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Ndia ụmụaka gaa n'ụlọ skul ha na CAMPUS ha. (/The school students went to their school in their CAMPUS.)
  • Person 2: Ekele m unu. Ha na-eche na ụlọ kàmpụsị ha. Enweghị ọnụ ụlọ gara agụnye ha. (/Thank you. They were playing in their Campus Ground. There's no better place than their school.)/

Conclusion

Education is essential, and it opens up opportunities for personal and professional growth. Learning Igbo is also a way to connect with the culture and understand African history. To improve your Igbo Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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