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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo Igbo] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Igbo. We will look at the different ways to express your opinion and how to use them in a sentence. __TOC__


== Expressing Your Opinion ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo Igbo] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will be learning how to give our opinion in Igbo. Giving an opinion in Igbo is an essential skill for effective communication. Expressing your thoughts and feelings about a particular issue will help you connect better with native speakers and improve your language skills.


In Igbo, there are several ways to express your opinion. Here are some of the most common expressions:
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* '''Ndị nkea''' - This means "I think" or "in my opinion".
* '''Ndị ndi m''' - This means "I believe".
* '''Ndị ndi ọma''' - This means "I feel".


These expressions can be used to introduce your opinion in a sentence. For example:
<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] & [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]].</span>
== Expressing Personal Opinion ==


* Ndị nkea, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe - I think it's a good idea.
The following Igbo phrases will help you express your personal opinion:
* Ndị ndi m, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe - I believe it's a good idea.
* Ndị ndi ọma, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe - I feel it's a good idea.


You can also use these expressions to disagree with someone. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mba ka m di nma. || mm-ba ka m dee nma || I think it is good.
|-
| Mba ka m di ocha. || mm-ba ka m dee o-cha || I think it is bad.
|-
| Acho m ihe ahu n'etu. || a-cho m ee-he ah-hoo nay-too || In my opinion, that thing is difficult.
|-
| Mba ka m si asi. || mm-ba ka m see a-see || I think it is easy.
|}


* Ndị nkea, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe maka ọzọ - I think it's a bad idea.
'''Dialogue:'''
* Ndị ndi m, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe maka ọzọ - I believe it's a bad idea.
* Ndị ndi ọma, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe maka ọzọ - I feel it's a bad idea.


== Example Sentences ==
* Person 1: Mba ka m di nma. (I think it is good)
* Person 2: Onye amuma n'aka di ocha. (Someone else thinks it is bad)


Here are some examples of sentences using the expressions above:
== Agreeing and Disagreeing ==
 
Once you've given your opinion, you may want to agree or disagree with someone else's opinion. Here are some Igbo phrases that will help you do just that:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| A di m mma. || ah dee mm-ma || I agree.
|-
|-
| Ndị nkea, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe || /ndiː nkɛ́a/ || I think it's a good idea.
| Maka na-enweghi ihe ị mere. || ma-ka na-en-weghi ee-he ee-may-ray || Because there is nothing else to say.
|-
|-
| Ndị ndi m, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe maka ọzọ || /ndiː ndiː m/ || I believe it's a bad idea.
| Ị na-eme ka m si asi. || ee na-eh-may ka m see a-see || You are right. (Literally: You walk like I think.)
|-
|-
| Ndị ndi ọma, ụwa bụ ndị ahụmịhe || /ndiː ndiː ɔ́ma/ || I feel it's a good idea.
| A di m ocha. || ah-dee-m oh-cha || I disagree.
|}
|}


== Quiz ==
'''Dialogue:'''


Test your understanding with the following quiz questions:
* Person 1: Mba ka m di nma. (I think it is good)
* Person 2: A di m mma. (I agree)


# What does the expression "Ndị nkea" mean?
== Asking for Opinion ==
# How do you say "I believe it's a bad idea" in Igbo?
 
# What is the difference between "Ndị nkea" and "Ndị ndi ọma"?
Sometimes, you may want to ask for someone's opinion. These Igbo phrases will help you:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Kedụ ka ihe mere n'anya? || keh-doo ka ee-heh may-ray naa-nya || What do you think about it?
|-
| Kedụ ka ị sị na ị di m asi? || keh-doo ka ee-see na ee-dee m a-see || What do you think that I should do?
|}
 
'''Dialogue:'''
 
* Person 1: Kedụ ka ihe mere n'anya? (What do you think about it?)
* Person 2: Mba ka m di nma. (I think it is good.)
 
Remember to listen attentively and speak clearly when giving or asking for opinions. It's also important to understand the Igbo culture and how opinions are expressed in different situations.
 
To improve your [[Language/Igbo|Igbo]] [[Language/Igbo/Grammar|Grammar]], 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]!
 
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<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
 
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==Sources==
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Igbo/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion Igbo Grammar - Give your Opinion]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igbo_language Igbo language - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.justlearn.com/igbo-grammar Igbo grammar - Justlearn]


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Igbo Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Igbo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning how to give our opinion in Igbo. Giving an opinion in Igbo is an essential skill for effective communication. Expressing your thoughts and feelings about a particular issue will help you connect better with native speakers and improve your language skills.


Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Plurals & Pronouns.

Expressing Personal Opinion[edit | edit source]

The following Igbo phrases will help you express your personal opinion:

Igbo Pronunciation English
Mba ka m di nma. mm-ba ka m dee nma I think it is good.
Mba ka m di ocha. mm-ba ka m dee o-cha I think it is bad.
Acho m ihe ahu n'etu. a-cho m ee-he ah-hoo nay-too In my opinion, that thing is difficult.
Mba ka m si asi. mm-ba ka m see a-see I think it is easy.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Mba ka m di nma. (I think it is good)
  • Person 2: Onye amuma n'aka di ocha. (Someone else thinks it is bad)

Agreeing and Disagreeing[edit | edit source]

Once you've given your opinion, you may want to agree or disagree with someone else's opinion. Here are some Igbo phrases that will help you do just that:

Igbo Pronunciation English
A di m mma. ah dee mm-ma I agree.
Maka na-enweghi ihe ị mere. ma-ka na-en-weghi ee-he ee-may-ray Because there is nothing else to say.
Ị na-eme ka m si asi. ee na-eh-may ka m see a-see You are right. (Literally: You walk like I think.)
A di m ocha. ah-dee-m oh-cha I disagree.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Mba ka m di nma. (I think it is good)
  • Person 2: A di m mma. (I agree)

Asking for Opinion[edit | edit source]

Sometimes, you may want to ask for someone's opinion. These Igbo phrases will help you:
Igbo Pronunciation English
Kedụ ka ihe mere n'anya? keh-doo ka ee-heh may-ray naa-nya What do you think about it?
Kedụ ka ị sị na ị di m asi? keh-doo ka ee-see na ee-dee m a-see What do you think that I should do?

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Kedụ ka ihe mere n'anya? (What do you think about it?)
  • Person 2: Mba ka m di nma. (I think it is good.)

Remember to listen attentively and speak clearly when giving or asking for opinions. It's also important to understand the Igbo culture and how opinions are expressed in different situations.

To improve your Igbo Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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