what does [/i] siebi[i] and [/i]ajum akwam iko [i] mean?

'Si ebi' is an incomplete sentence. I'm guessing its from the film "Ka Anyi Si Ebi". Translated, it means 'how we live'. 'Akwaa m iko' means 'I refuse to commit adultery'.

thanks. what does [/i]ofor[i] mean - its from the film 'Ofor na ogu'?

There are two definitions of 'Ofo':

'Ofo', in the first sense, (also known as 'ovo' and 'owho') is a twig from a tree. Although a mere twig, the ofo stands as the universal symbol of authority and righteousness in the Igbo cultures and forms the crux of religious beliefs of the Igbo peoples. Every authority has an Ofo tree from which the branches of the 'ofo' can be broken. These are often given to first-sons by their fathers, and the possessor of the Ofo tree is seen as the authoritative head of the family/ruling authority.

'Ofo' in the second sense means 'justice'. Among the Igbo there is the concept of 'Ofo na Ogu' which translates to 'justice and righteousness'. When two parties are squabbling and one claims to have possession of 'Ofo na Ogu' (justice and righteousness), they are claiming to be be innocent and just and are calling all the spirits and supernatural forces of the universe to defend them and back their case. For this reason, saying that one has 'Ofo na Ogu' is a very serious claim since it is essentially the equivalent of swearing to all supernatural forces that one is speaking the truth. However, when both parties claim to possess 'Ofo na Ogu', it becomes obvious that someone is lying and then ritual oath-taking gets involved...

I apologize for the long reply, but the concept of 'Ofo' is not something that is simple enough to lack detailed explanation.

thanks odumchi

Please,Yoruba brothers what does "olowole" mean?
Not oluwole oh, "olowole" and its a name too.
Ta in advance

odumchi: There are two definitions of 'Ofo':

'Ofo', in the first sense, (also known as 'ovo' and 'owho') is a twig from a tree. Although a mere twig, the ofo stands as the universal symbol of authority and righteousness in the Igbo cultures and forms the crux of religious beliefs of the Igbo peoples. Every authority has an Ofo tree from which the branches of the 'ofo' can be broken. These are often given to first-sons by their fathers, and the possessor of the Ofo tree is seen as the authoritative head of the family/ruling authority.

'Ofo' in the second sense means 'justice'. Among the Igbo there is the concept of 'Ofo na Ogu' which translates to 'justice and righteousness'. When two parties are squabbling and one claims to have possession of 'Ofo na Ogu' (justice and righteousness), they are claiming to be be innocent and just and are calling all the spirits and supernatural forces of the universe to defend them and back their case. For this reason, saying that one has 'Ofo na Ogu' is a very serious claim since it is essentially the equivalent of swearing to all supernatural forces that one is speaking the truth. However, when both parties claim to possess 'Ofo na Ogu', it becomes obvious that someone is lying and then ritual oath-taking gets involved...

I apologize for the long reply, but the concept of 'Ofo' is not something that is simple enough to lack detailed explanation.

Damn you knowledge of igbo culture is deep....I am learning everyday here on NL and listening to igbo music.

Is ofo same as Offor?

In one of Kelly handsome's song he said "ejim offor/ofo" (not sure which spelling)...

igbo boy:
Damn you knowledge of igbo culture is deep....I am learning everyday here on NL and listening to igbo music.

Is ofo same as Offor?

In one of Kelly handsome's song he said "ejim offor/ofo" (not sure which spelling)...

Yes, they are the same thing. 'Ofo' is an alternate spelling of 'Offor', just like 'Okafo' is an alternate spelling of 'Okafor'. The modern spelling is 'ofo'.

odumchi:

Yes, they are the same thing. 'Ofo' is an alternate spelling of 'Offor', just like 'Okafo' is an alternate spelling of 'Okafor'. The modern spelling is 'ofo'.

cool. dalu

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yeah, Olowole is a surname too. most people with this surname shortened it from a longer name (dont have examples), and they have a clear meaning.
However, there are some people whose surnames are just Olowole and to the best of my knowledge, the meaning of the name is not clear even to those who bear it. ,

ifyalways: Please,Yoruba brothers what does "olowole" mean?
Not oluwole oh, "olowole" and its a name too.
Ta in advance

Nice one.

Hi I am from Canada conversing with Nigerian friends and am trying to learn Igbo and have signed up for courses....very hard to find a translation site on the internet for Igbo....could anyone tell me if you know of one please...also what does "ezigbo mgbede o ma nwa okan ni gba gbgbo " mean...Thank you

[Hi I am from Canada conversing with Nigerian friends and am trying to learn Igbo and have signed up for courses....very hard to find a translation site on the internet for Igbo....could anyone tell me if you know of one please...also what does "ezigbo mgbede o ma nwa okan ni gba gbgbo " mean...Thank you

shaun1: yeah, Olowole is a surname too. most people with this surname shortened it from a longer name (dont have examples), and they have a clear meaning.
However, there are some people whose surnames are just Olowole and to the best of my knowledge, the meaning of the name is not clear even to those who bear it. ,

Thank you.
I have a friend with the surname and he does not know the meaning either.

naijacanada: [Hi I am from Canada conversing with Nigerian friends and am trying to learn Igbo and have signed up for courses....very hard to find a translation site on the internet for Igbo....could anyone tell me if you know of one please...also what does "ezigbo mgbede o ma nwa okan ni gba gbgbo " mean...Thank you

I don't know about the translation websites bit so I'll only try to translate your phrase.
Ezigbo =good
Mgbede = evening
O ma nwa nka ni gba gbgbo = wrong spellings hence translation is almost impossible as meaning is lost.

naijacanada: [Hi I am from Canada conversing with Nigerian friends and am trying to learn Igbo and have signed up for courses....very hard to find a translation site on the internet for Igbo....could anyone tell me if you know of one please...also what does "ezigbo mgbede o ma nwa okan ni gba gbgbo " mean...Thank you

bolded sounds more yoruba than igbo...hey i am not a native/natural igbo speaker but cant make sense of the bolded

I'm new here..... In this world there is a lot of language borrowing and standardization in case of Latin and many European languages- for example goat in Yoruba is ewure and for Igbo is ewu

9jakool: I'm new here..... In this world there is a lot of language borrowing and standardization in case of Latin and many European languages- for example goat in Yoruba is ewure and for Igbo is ewu

Nothing is borrowed between the Igbo and Yoruba languages.

odumchi:

Nothing is borrowed between the Igbo and Yoruba languages.

leave am, when they see similarity, they start to insinuate.

How about I.K.E (IKE) , called eekay in igbo and I.k.E called Iyke in Yankee?

I guess Star wars borrowed Obi wan kenobi from igbos too smh...

Pls can anyone help me with the Yoruba word for:
Emotion(am thinking iwa-okun)
Greed
Hope
Physical
Representation/representative
Courage/determination
Fear(as in to be afraid of someone/something)
Hate


[i]Pls can anyone help me with the Yoruba word for:
Emotion(am thinking iwa-okun)
Greed
Hope
Physical
Representation/representative
Courage/determination
Fear(as in to be afraid of someone/something)
Hate


[/i]Pls can anyone help me with the Yoruba word for:
Emotion(am thinking iwa-okun)
Greed
Hope
Physical
Representation/representative
Courage/determination
Fear(as in to be afraid of someone/something)
Hate
And also is there any other name of colours cause I know ewe, pupa, dudu, awo, funfun.

T

igbo boy:

bolded sounds more yoruba than igbo...hey i am not a native/natural igbo speaker but cant make sense of the bolded

Thank you for your help

ifyalways: I don't know about the translation websites bit so I'll only try to translate your phrase.
Ezigbo =good
Mgbede = evening
O ma nwa nka ni gba gbgbo = wrong spellings hence translation is almost impossible as meaning is lost.

Thank you maybe it was misspelled through messenger when we type fast.....

macof: Pls can anyone help me with the Yoruba word for:
Emotion(am thinking iwa-okun)
Greed
Hope
Physical
Representation/representative
Courage/determination
Fear(as in to be afraid of someone/something)
Hate


[i]Pls can anyone help me with the Yoruba word for:
Emotion(am thinking iwa-okun)
Greed
Hope
Physical
Representation/representative
Courage/determination
Fear(as in to be afraid of someone/something)
Hate


[/i]Pls can anyone help me with the Yoruba word for:
Emotion(am thinking iwa-okun)
Greed
Hope
Physical
Representation/representative
Courage/determination
Fear(as in to be afraid of someone/something)
Hate
And also is there any other name of colours cause I know ewe, pupa, dudu, awo, funfun.

Emotion= iwa okan or iwa inu
Greed= okanjua
Hope= ireti
Physical= taratara
Courage= igboya(opposite is ifoya)
Fear= iberu
Hate= ainife
Colour= awo
Red= pupa
White= funfun
Black= dudu
Blue= olomiaro
Yellow= ayanrin
Silver(colour)= ofefe
Silver(mineral)= fadaka
Orange= olomiosan
Green= ewe

9jakool:

Emotion= iwa okan or iwa inu
Greed= okanjua
Hope= ireti
Physical= taratara
Courage= igboya(opposite is ifoya)
Fear= iberu
Hate= ainife
Colour= awo
Red= pupa
White= funfun
Black= dudu
Blue= olomiaro
Yellow= ayanrin
Silver(colour)= ofefe
Silver(mineral)= fadaka
Orange= olomiosan
Green= ewe

Thanks a lot...you've been very helpful

macof:


Thanks a lot...you've been very helpful

glad to help anytime

Hi guys...I am a writer on nairaland and i have a story to share. It is set in hausaland, and i dont understand hausa....so please i will be asking for help from this thread regularly...

Please someone should help me translate 'morning, noon and night' into hausa language..

Thanks

Bi iya nla ba gbeni sanle kekere a gori eni
When we have been defeated by special predicament the minor one complicate
We are sovering of poverty, unemployment and many more
Government are talking of marriage.

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My dear friends in NL, i am an ibo guy who wants to learn to speak and write yoruba very well. Please any good yoruba teacher around okota - isolo region should please contact me asap. krisbreezy433@yahoo.com
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