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In today's lesson, we will learn about the colors in Igbo. Enjoy your learning journey with Polyglot Club!  
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/igbo Igbo] learners! 😊<br>
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!
 
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==Main Terms==
 
Below is a table of the main colors in Igbo with their transliteration and translation in English.
<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]], [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Education|Education]], [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Family|Family]] & [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]].</span>
== Basic colors in Igbo ==
 
Here are the basic colors in Igbo:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ènè || ehn-eh || Black
|-
| Òcha || oh-cha || White
|-
|-
! Word in Igbo !! Transliteration !! Translation in English
| Éjìrìmà || eh-jee-ree-mah || Red
|-
|-
| ọcha || ocha || red
| Ọ́fèèlè || oh-feh-leh || Blue
|-
|-
| ọhụrụ || ohuru || green
| 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:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Igbo !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ọkụ || oku || black
| Nrịju || nree-joo || Purple
|-
|-
| ọnụ || onu || white
| Àkwàrà || ah-kwa-rah || Gray
|-
|-
| ọsọsọ || ososo || blue
| Ube || ooh-beh || Violet
|-
|-
| ọtụtụ || otutu || yellow
| Fèrèrè || feh-reh-reh || Pink
|}
|}


==Dialogue==
== Cultural information ==
Let's practice using the colors in Igbo.  
 
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.)


* '''Person 1''': Ọcha bụ ndị ọhụrụ? (Ocha bu ndi ohuru?) – Is red green?
== Conclusion ==
* '''Person 2''': Ọbụghị. (Obughi.) – No.
* '''Person 1''': Ọkụ bụ ndị ọnụ? (Oku bu ndi onu?) – Is black white?
* '''Person 2''': Ọbụghị. (Obughi.) – No.
* '''Person 1''': Ọsọsọ bụ ndị ọtụtụ? (Ososo bu ndi otutu?) – Is blue yellow?
* '''Person 2''': Ọbụghị. (Obughi.) – No.
* '''Person 1''': Ọhụrụ bụ ndị ọcha? (Ohuru bu ndi ocha?) – Is green red?
* '''Person 2''': Ọ dị mma. (O di mma.) – Yes.


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 [[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]!


==Related Lessons==
<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. 😎
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
 
 
<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]], [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]], [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]] & [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[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/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
* [[Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Express-Surprise|Express Surprise]]


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==Sources==
==Sources==
* https://www.omniglot.com/writing/igbo.htm (the Igbo language and its writing system)
* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781737730552 1000+ Must Know Words in Igbo: Illustrated Igbo-English Dictionary ...]
* https://www.ethnologue.com/language/ibo (the Igbo language and its dialects)
 
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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!


Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Clothes, Education, Family & Geography.

Basic colors in Igbo[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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!

➡ 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. 😎


Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Drinks, Fruits, Feelings and Emotions & How to say Good Bye?.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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