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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo Igbo] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Igbo words related to fruits. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in Igbo.  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo Igbo] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the Igbo vocabulary for fruits. Fruits are an important part of a balanced diet and a common snack in many cultures. By learning the Igbo names for fruits, you can enrich your Igbo vocabulary and better understand Igbo culture. Let's dive in!
 
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Fruits are an important part of our diet and culture. In Igbo, there are many words for different types of fruits. Here is a list of some of the most common fruits in Igbo:  
 
<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]] & [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]].</span>
== Basic Fruit Vocabulary ==
 
Here are some basic fruits in Igbo:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ube || oo-bay || Pear
|-
| ọgụmefụ || oh-goo-meh-foo || Banana
|-
| anara || ah-nah-rah || Pineapple
|-
|-
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| mango || mah-ng-oh || Mango
|-
|-
| ọkpa || ɔ́kpà || Plantain
| ụmụnna || oh-moo-nah || Watermelon
|}
 
* Person 1: Boil pear with salt. (Pear)
* Person 2: Nwee n'ereghe na anyị. (We have it for dinner tonight.)
 
== Exotic Fruits ==
 
Igbo-speaking people eat both indigenous and exotic fruits. Here are some exotic fruits in Igbo:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ụkwụ || ʊ́kwʊ́ || Banana
| orange || oh-rahnj || Orange
|-
|-
| ọchịchị || ɔ́chíchí || Orange
| pear || pee-ah || Guava
|-
|-
| ọmụmụ || ɔ́mʊ́mʊ́ || Apple
| apple || ah-pple || Apple  
|-
|-
| ọmụọkpụ || ɔ́mʊ́ɔ́kpʊ́ || Pineapple
| agbalumo || ah-bah-loo-moh || African Star Fruit
|}
|}


You can also use the Igbo words for colors to describe the color of the fruit. For example, if you want to say "red apple", you can say "ọmụmụ ndị ọhụrụ" (ɔ́mʊ́mʊ́ ndí ɔ́hʊ́rʊ́).
* Person 1: Nwee nti ọnụ na-achị na agbalumo. (We bought some African star fruit.)
* Person 2: I ga-amaka nke a? (Is it sweet?)


It is also important to know how to ask for fruits in Igbo. Here are some useful phrases:
== Fruits You've Never Heard of ==


* "Ndị ọkpa bụ n'ihi na-agba?" (Ndí ɔ́kpà bú n'íhì ná-àgbà?) - Where can I buy plantains?
Have you ever heard of African mango or jocote? These fruits are not well-known outside of African and Latin American communities, respectively. Here are some lesser-known fruits in Igbo:
* "Ndị ụkwụ bụ n'ihi na-agba?" (Ndí ʊ́kwʊ́ bú n'íhì ná-àgbà?) - Where can I buy bananas?
* "Ndị ọchịchị bụ n'ihi na-agba?" (Ndí ɔ́chíchí bú n'íhì ná-àgbà?) - Where can I buy oranges?
* "Ndị ọmụmụ bụ n'ihi na-agba?" (Ndí ɔ́mʊ́mʊ́ bú n'íhì ná-àgbà?) - Where can I buy apples?
* "Ndị ọmụọkpụ bụ n'ihi na-agba?" (Ndí ɔ́mʊ́ɔ́kpʊ́ bú n'íhì ná-àgbà?) - Where can I buy pineapples?


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]!
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ukwa || oo-kwah || Breadfruit
|-
| mkpuru osisi || mm-poo-roo oh-see-see || African Star Apple
|-
| uta efi || oo-tah eh-fee || Velvet Tamarind
|-
| icheku || ee-chay-koo || African Mango
|}
 
* Person 1: Nkenji a na-agụ usoro. (This fruit is annoying.)
* Person 2: Mgbe onye ara e nwuru anwu ya, ọ ga-anụ a. (When you taste it, you'll like it.)
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations, you have learned many new Igbo fruits! Don't forget to practice what you have learned with native speakers on [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [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]! You can also enrich your Igbo vocabulary by checking out our [[:Language/Igbo/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]] page.


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==Sources==
* [https://www.mdhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/Igbo-Glossary-for-Purple-Hibiscus.pdf A GLOSSARY OF IGBO WORDS, NAMES AND PHRASES Taken ...]
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Fruits Igbo Vocabulary - Fruits]
* [https://ezinaulo.com/igbo-lessons/vocabulary/food-drink-dining/ Food, Drink, and Dining Igbo Vocabulary Words – Ezinaụlọ]
<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] & [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Family|Family]].</span>
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==Videos==
===Learn the Igbo Names of Fruits - Part 2 - Igbo Vocabulary + ...===
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]


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Igbo Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Igbo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Igbo vocabulary for fruits. Fruits are an important part of a balanced diet and a common snack in many cultures. By learning the Igbo names for fruits, you can enrich your Igbo vocabulary and better understand Igbo culture. Let's dive in!


Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the Week & Geography.

Basic Fruit Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some basic fruits in Igbo:

Igbo Pronunciation English
ube oo-bay Pear
ọgụmefụ oh-goo-meh-foo Banana
anara ah-nah-rah Pineapple
mango mah-ng-oh Mango
ụmụnna oh-moo-nah Watermelon
  • Person 1: Boil pear with salt. (Pear)
  • Person 2: Nwee n'ereghe na anyị. (We have it for dinner tonight.)

Exotic Fruits[edit | edit source]

Igbo-speaking people eat both indigenous and exotic fruits. Here are some exotic fruits in Igbo:

Igbo Pronunciation English
orange oh-rahnj Orange
pear pee-ah Guava
apple ah-pple Apple
agbalumo ah-bah-loo-moh African Star Fruit
  • Person 1: Nwee nti ọnụ na-achị na agbalumo. (We bought some African star fruit.)
  • Person 2: I ga-amaka nke a? (Is it sweet?)

Fruits You've Never Heard of[edit | edit source]

Have you ever heard of African mango or jocote? These fruits are not well-known outside of African and Latin American communities, respectively. Here are some lesser-known fruits in Igbo:

Igbo Pronunciation English
ukwa oo-kwah Breadfruit
mkpuru osisi mm-poo-roo oh-see-see African Star Apple
uta efi oo-tah eh-fee Velvet Tamarind
icheku ee-chay-koo African Mango
  • Person 1: Nkenji a na-agụ usoro. (This fruit is annoying.)
  • Person 2: Mgbe onye ara e nwuru anwu ya, ọ ga-anụ a. (When you taste it, you'll like it.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations, you have learned many new Igbo fruits! Don't forget to practice what you have learned with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also enrich your Igbo vocabulary by checking out our Vocabulary page.

➡ 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. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Colors & Family.

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn the Igbo Names of Fruits - Part 2 - Igbo Vocabulary + ...[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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