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Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by akphrat(m): 9:03am On Oct 17, 2018 |
abasha in igbo is African salad.
abasha in Yoruba is dirty things. 1 Like |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Kaetoh: 9:03am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Ara means madness in Igbo but means thunder in Yoruba. Ola means gold in Igbo but means wealth in Yoruba. 3 Likes |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Baroba(m): 9:04am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Olaito.. I remember a movie starring Nkem Owoh and Zack Orji, Zack came back from Lagos with his Yoruba friends, he introduced one of them to Osuọfia ( Nkem Owoh) as Olaito.. Nkem Owoh starred at him in amazement, " did you say his name is Olaito".. Zack acknowledged.. Osuọfia then responded, " nya three to one".. as in Olaito,... Biko Olaito aa bu ajọ afa, aga achọlu ya afa ọzọ..mba 7 Likes |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by velocity25(m): 9:04am On Oct 17, 2018 |
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Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by TroubleMaker47(m): 9:06am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Shelloween:Actually "Uko" is "lack or scarcity" while "oko" is "itch" 1 Like |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Kaetoh: 9:06am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Baronnaire:my only child is gold |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by omooba969(m): 9:06am On Oct 17, 2018 |
haconjy: Pronunciations are different. |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by TroubleMaker47(m): 9:09am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Niceman4u:To fvck pussy |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Franking: 9:11am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Kaetoh: Who told u ola is gold in Igbo? Ola is ring. Ola edo means golden ring. Please note that there are over a thousand dialects of the Igbo language which means different pronunciations for same words and different words for items in some instances. Better we stick to central Igbo. Meanwhile, let's celebrate the things that hold us together for a change. 1 Like |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by 9ja083: 9:11am On Oct 17, 2018 |
maxiuc:it depends on your region. both are correct |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Abagworo(m): 9:11am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Kini-what also gini-kini in Igbo. Ewure goat also Ewu goat in Igbo Igbo bush also Gbo bush people in Igbo. Wa come in Yoruba means wa go in Igbo Oko masculine also Oko masculine in both languages. Duro to sit down/wait is also same in both languages. |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by olayinkajnr(m): 9:12am On Oct 17, 2018 |
MyVILLAGEpeople: We are here to appreciate the similarities and differences in both tribe and not to start a tribal war. I learnt a lot from the OP. Something I didn't know before now and to be sincere, I picked interest immediately in learning Igbo (at least little). This is not a competition or superiority battle please. Don't allow your village people to ruin you completely. 3 Likes |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Franking: 9:13am On Oct 17, 2018 |
velocity25:Central Igbo is 'ihe'. |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by TroubleMaker47(m): 9:16am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Baronnaire:Ukwu ; no 3 (hausa) Ukwu ; waist (igbo) |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Abagworo(m): 9:16am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Akpati box is shared by both Eti is nti ear Enu is onu mouth |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Nobody: 9:18am On Oct 17, 2018 |
foyeks2001: I don't think Igbo people bear it as name, maybe they do before. 'Ola-bu-isi' just mean ("precious or valuable is head'') head as in leading position. Ola is something precious or valuable, it's adjective. Gold is Ola-edo Diamond is Ola-cha Ear ring is Ola-nti, we have Ola-aka, Ola-Ukwu or Okpa etc 2 Likes
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Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by konfused: 9:22am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Earthbound: You are wrong about the Name Ezimorah; though Ezi means pig in Igbo, in the contest of the name Ezi means "outside". The name Ezimorah translated literally means "the outside community knows all" |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Nobody: 9:23am On Oct 17, 2018 |
greenmonk: STOP LYING MAN |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by DonGtoG1(m): 9:24am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Shelloween: Ezimorah is actually an Igbo name that simply means that i have shown the people. |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by miraclea: 9:25am On Oct 17, 2018 |
ADA MEANS CUTLASS IN YORUBA SAME IN IGBO |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Nobody: 9:28am On Oct 17, 2018 |
konfused:I'm aware of that. It was a long time ago. People make fun of others last names in secondary school. You should know that. 1 Like |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Harwoyeez(m): 9:28am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Pls what's the translation of this igbo words “bia yemisi “ |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Obdk: 9:30am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Shelloween: Thr is and it means to show d rest (others) Zim is show me is, i think its part of Anambra Ora is rest of d people To itch is oko in igbo 3 Likes
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Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Obdk: 9:33am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Olanike to Bleep in d asssss speaktome: 1 Like |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by DonGtoG1(m): 9:34am On Oct 17, 2018 |
akphrat:Abacha in Igbo language, and not abasha as you wrote/pronounce it. |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by xtravanganza: 9:34am On Oct 17, 2018 |
igbo and Yoruba languages can't be spelt as English... where are the vocal signs. |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by bigfrancis21: 9:36am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Shelloween: Uko means scarcity. For eg, Uko ego....lack of money. Oko means scratch. Iko oko...to scratch. Ezi m ora...I show/teach the public. 2 Likes |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Nobody: 9:37am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Igbo - A whole tribe Igbo - Weed |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by kenyd(m): 9:37am On Oct 17, 2018 |
For once am reading something meaningful in Nairaland which is filled by broke ass tribal bigots. Kudos to this thread for such wonderful insights. I and my yoruba budddies are co-habiting peacefully here in the Emirates. Shoutout to one Nigeria[color=#550000][/color] 2 Likes |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Obdk: 9:38am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Dmec: Ezimorah is igbo and means i show the rest.. Can be i teach the others |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Emirofsambisa1: 9:40am On Oct 17, 2018 |
There are also same words with same meaning in both languages and words that are similar with same meaning too. for instance: Suo (Igbo)/So (Yoruba): Speak Gba: Play in both languages Okute (Igbo)/Okuta (Yoruba): Stone Gini (Igbo)/ Kini (Yoruba) : What Mmiri (Igbo)/ Omi (Yoruba): Water Olisa (Igbo)God/ Orisa (Yoruba) Deity Obatala: Is a deity in Yoruba. in Igbo it means, He/She has entered or come in |
Re: 8 Words You’d Find In Both The Igbo And Yoruba Languages, But Different Meaning by Obdk: 9:40am On Oct 17, 2018 |
Sholaco: You re safe no meaning in igbo |
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