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Igbo Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Igbo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about colors in Igbo. Colors are an essential part of our daily lives, and knowing the colors in Igbo will enable you to express yourself better in conversations. We will also discuss some cultural information related to colors in Igbo society. Let's get started!

Basic colors in Igbo

Here are the basic colors in Igbo:

Igbo	Pronunciation	English
Ènè	ehn-eh	Black
Òcha	oh-cha	White
Éjìrìmà	eh-jee-ree-mah	Red
Ọ́fèèlè	oh-feh-leh	Blue
Àkárá	ah-kah-rah	Brown
Ukwù	ooh-koo	Yellow
Olú	oh-loo	Gold
Ndụ̀	ndoo	Green

Note: Remember to pay attention to the tone of each word when pronouncing them. The tone changes the meaning of the word.

Combination colors

In Igbo society, there are many combination colors that have unique names. Most of these names are based on cultural beliefs and practices.

Here are some combination colors in Igbo:

Igbo	Pronunciation	English
Nrịju	nree-joo	Purple
Àkwàrà	ah-kwa-rah	Gray
Ube	ooh-beh	Violet
Fèrèrè	feh-reh-reh	Pink

Cultural information

Colors play a significant role in Igbo culture. Traditional Igbo attire is known for its vibrant and bold colors. The colors of traditional Igbo clothing have different meanings and are used to communicate various messages.

For instance, the color red represents danger, and it is often worn by spiritual leaders during rituals. Black represents death and mourning, while white represents purity and peace.

It is also customary for Igbo women to wear a piece of cloth called a "gele" on their heads. The gele is usually brightly colored and is used to complete the overall outfit.

Dialogue

Mary: Kedu ka ị mere? (How are you?) John: A di m mma. Ị na-asụ ụda gị na aha Igbo? (I'm fine. Do you speak Igbo?) Mary: Ee, agụụ aha Igbo m. Kedu aha ị na-enye m? (Yes, I speak Igbo. What color do you like?) John: A ahụ ihe ndụ. (I like green.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned about colors in Igbo. Knowing the colors in Igbo will help you express yourself better when communicating with native speakers. To improve your Igbo Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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