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Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by aljharem11(m): 6:58pm On Feb 17, 2011
afam4eva:

You will feel more comfortable speaking English to a unified Igbo? I'm really not in favour of the extinction of our dialect but at the same time i hate your guts. You seem to hate the idea of being Igbo. Why not join your Ikwerre brother who have disclaimed their ethnic heritage instead of always causing discord in Igbo threads. I've never met an Igbo person like you in my life. TUFIAKWA

can you just be sensible for once !!!! learn to talk to people undecided
ChinenyeN:

I think you really misunderstood that statement. When I said I feel more comfortable speaking English, I meant that literally I feel more comfortable speaking English. For as long as I can remember I haven't really been able to grasp speaking central. I can write it okay, but speaking it is something completely different. I've been told that I actually don't sound right, and I stutter quite a bit when I try to speak it. Then there's the aesthetic factor, where forming my mouth in such a way to make those sentences feels very awkward. It has nothing to do with hating the idea of being Igbo. So, please don't misconstrue my statement.
No form of speech is easy to preserve in its original form, unless of course it is a dead language.


ChinenyeN, i agree with you that we can keep our dialect; whether ngwa, oku, nnewi, oka etc

but brother you have to see reason here, what i mean is that; there have to be common language that unite us igbos


think of it, in the future when all the igbos have adopted 1 dialect and ngwa is still differnet, do you not think ngwas then will say they are not igbos undecided or do you not think discrimination will start undecided

think if oka, nnewi etc drop there dialect for the greater good in aligbo what make ngwa different

remember unity is first before any dialect we are keeping, the more united we are in terms of language and culture the better it is for us.

i know you love ngwa dialect but at the end of the day,

please ChineneyeN give it a good thought smiley
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by Chyz2: 7:20pm On Feb 17, 2011
ChinenyeN:

I think you really misunderstood that statement. When I said I feel more comfortable speaking English, I meant that literally I feel more comfortable speaking English. For as long as I can remember I haven't really been able to grasp speaking central. I can write it okay, but speaking it is something completely different. I've been told that I actually don't sound right, and I stutter quite a bit when I try to speak it. Then there's the aesthetic factor, where forming my mouth in such a way to make those sentences feels very awkward. It has nothing to do with hating the idea of being Igbo. So, please don't misconstrue my statement.

Nice response.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by Chyz2: 7:29pm On Feb 17, 2011
EzeUche_:


It must be frightening for you the possibility that our "LECTS" may go extinct. Your clan is your identity, that is why you have been fighting me for the past year. My identity is my "igboness." Even though I was born of Arochukwu, I see you my Ngwa friend as a brother. I would hope that you would see me as the same as well.

What is more beautiful than having all Igbos speaking a unified language, without the fear of it going extinct? Your "lect" ill live on in a way, through a unified language.

I love ur passion for Igbo unity,but,i think our dialects are one of the most beautiful attribute that we have as a nation.If there is clan conscience is a great way to preserve it. We(Ukwuani) have a strong Ukwuani conscience.We were able to put together an Ukwuani dictionary. The language is preserved. When Biafra is actualized, we will be able to fully practice and strengthen our dialect in our district/province area. Hearing different Igbo dialects is kind of like touring a historic area/country to me, it is that amazing to me.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by Chyz2: 7:33pm On Feb 17, 2011
alj harem1:

ChinenyeN, i agree with you that we can keep our dialect; whether ngwa, oku, nnewi, oka etc

but brother you have to see reason here, what i mean is that; there have to be common language that unite us igbos


think of it, in the future when all the igbos have adopted 1 dialect and ngwa is still differnet, do you not think ngwas then will say they are not igbos undecided or do you not think discrimination will start undecided

think if oka, nnewi etc drop there dialect for the greater good in aligbo what make ngwa different

remember unity is first before any dialect we are keeping, the more united we are in terms of language and culture the better it is for us.

i know you love ngwa dialect but at the end of the day,

please ChineneyeN give it a good thought smiley


Good write up. Really makes you look at the long-term effect. Al haram, kedu? wink
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by AndreUweh(m): 7:41pm On Feb 17, 2011
alj harem1:

can you just be sensible for once !!!! learn to talk to people undecided
ChinenyeN, i agree with you that we can keep our dialect; whether ngwa, oku, nnewi, oka etc

but brother you have to see reason here, what i mean is that; there have to be common language that unite us igbos


think of it, in the future when all the igbos have adopted 1 dialect and ngwa is still differnet, do you not think ngwas then will say they are not igbos undecided or do you not think discrimination will start undecided

think if oka, nnewi etc drop there dialect for the greater good in aligbo what make ngwa different

remember unity is first before any dialect we are keeping, the more united we are in terms of language and culture the better it is for us.

i know you love ngwa dialect but at the end of the day,

please ChineneyeN give it a good thought smiley

Well said.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by ChinenyeN(m): 7:44pm On Feb 17, 2011
Alj Harem, every group must not respond the same way to a particular situation, and not everyone within a particular group must respond the same way to a particular situation. Ngwa does not have to respond the same way Nnewi, or Oka, etc. respond. Likewise, I don't have to respond the same way some of my uncles and aunts have. By the way, discrimination has long since been happening. Most of it is more or less taunting, but it's discrimination nonetheless, and I've given it a good thought, for the past 4 years or so, but to be honest, my mindset just isn't bringing me to that point where I can simply say "yes", as if it doesn't matter. It's just not there for me.

Chyz*:

Nice response.
Thanks, I guess.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by aljharem11(m): 8:40pm On Feb 17, 2011
ChinenyeN:

Alj Harem, every group must not respond the same way to a particular situation, and not everyone within a particular group must respond the same way to a particular situation. Ngwa does not have to respond the same way Nnewi, or Oka, etc. respond. Likewise, I don't have to respond the same way some of my uncles and aunts have. By the way, discrimination has long since been happening. Most of it is more or less taunting, but it's discrimination nonetheless, and I've given it a good thought, for the past 4 years or so, but to be honest, my mindset just isn't bringing me to that point where I can simply say "yes", as if it doesn't matter. It's just not there for me.
Thanks, I guess.

perfectly understood, not everyone has to respond to something; yes you are very right

but brother come to think of it, the world is globalizing and most people are now speaking english.

now brother not that i mean to offend you but do you think ngwa will survive in the mist of 1 igbo dialect and english

answer, i may but it is very much likelly to be diluted with the 1 igbo dialect and most of the ngwa words will be missing

also do not get me wrong, i see were you are coming from (as an individual) but at the end of the day it is your choice brother i mean no one will live forever ( you might want something, the next generation might want another).

thanks for you time

alj harem smiley smiley smiley
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by safariman(m): 11:12pm On Feb 17, 2011
A friend of mine sent me this,
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fcmv/sets/72157624859201045/with/5001884049/
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by ChinenyeN(m): 1:10am On Feb 18, 2011
Alj Harem, I hear you, and my thing is, as it stands right now, those who want to continue with their one Igbo language agenda can feel free to do so. I am only one rather insignificant individual. So I can't stand in their way, and likewise, none of them need me to be on board with their plan. And I guess I'm not a 'central Igbo kind of guy'. It just is what it is sometimes.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by EzeUche2(m): 2:57am On Feb 18, 2011
Chyz*:

I love your passion for Igbo unity,but,i think our dialects are one of the most beautiful attribute that we have as a nation.If there is clan conscience is a great way to preserve it. We(Ukwuani) have a strong Ukwuani conscience.We were able to put together an Ukwuani dictionary. The language is preserved. When Biafra is actualized, we will be able to fully practice and strengthen our dialect in our district/province area. Hearing different Igbo dialects is kind of like touring a historic area/country to me, it is that amazing to me.

What is the use of speaking some of these dialects, in which there are Igbo dialects that are hard to understand even by native central Igbo speakers. Do you expect to converse with someone from Ika, while they are speaking in their dialect? Or what about that funny Afikpo dialect, that is very hard to understand by others. Some dialects need to go extinct, because I see them as a hindrance to progress for the Igbo race. Of course there will be regional Igbo dialects, just like you have regional English dialects, but I would hope that there are not as difficult to understand as some of the periphery Igbo dialects.

So let me clarify, I wish to see the dialects that are difficult to understand by Central Igbo speakers to go extinct. Well I know it is harsh for me to say that, but it is a painful truth. And you can already see this process happening, even with me "wishing" for it.

Central Igbo > Igbo dialects

You have Igbos who would rather converse in English than Igbo, because they may only know their Igbo dialect or someone may not understand Central Igbo. Wherever Yorubas or Hausa meet a member of their group, they are always willing to speak their language, but when it comes to we (Igbos), we do not do that.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by tyson55(m): 3:13am On Feb 18, 2011
@Ezeuche- my half broda, kedu? Odikwa mma? smiley
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by EzeUche2(m): 3:30am On Feb 18, 2011
ChinenyeN, echere m ka ayi me udo.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by ChinenyeN(m): 6:49pm On Feb 18, 2011
EzeUche_:

Central Igbo > Igbo dialects
grin

EzeUche_:


You have Igbos who would rather converse in English than Igbo
Wait, do you, or do you not consider okwu Ngwa to be 'Igbo'?

EzeUche_:

ChinenyeN, echere m ka ayi me udo.
We were never enemies or at war, if that's what you're implying. We just don't agree at a fundamental level.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by Dede1(m): 8:02pm On Feb 19, 2011
I love all the Igbo dialects from the hills to the coasts. Ndigbo had already secured a centralized language, hence, central Igbo.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by ezeagu(m): 8:17pm On Feb 19, 2011
Here is what I am wandering: How did traders from Arochukwu speak with traders from Nike-Ngwo (Enugwu) 'central Igbo', How did traders from Onicha speak with traders from Aba before 'central Igbo'?
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by asha80(m): 9:36pm On Feb 19, 2011
ezeagu:

Here is what I am wandering: How did traders from Arochukwu speak with traders from Nike-Ngwo (Enugwu) 'central Igbo', How did traders from Onicha speak with traders from Aba before 'central Igbo'?

i also wonder undecided
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by EzeUche2(m): 6:24am On Feb 22, 2011
The Onicha Igbos is probably the sweetest Igbo to have ever graced my ear. Even my own Aro Igbo dialect is very rustic to the smooth Igbo spoken by the Onicha Igbo. If there is one dialect, that I wish I had, it would be the Onicha dialect. I would gladly give up this "Rivers" dialect that I speak for the Onicha Igbo.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by odumchi: 4:28am On Jun 18, 2011
Aro dialect where "v" and "r" substitute h and f.
Ex:
In Aro we say:   Instead of:
Inhe,                    Ife
Ivu,                      Iru
Aru,                      Alu
Ekele,                   Ekene
Etolu,                   Etighiti
Imela.                   Daalu
Okoro.                  Okolo
Avia or Ahia.          Afia
Ovia or ohia.          Ofia
Greet with Ndewo.   -
I biala?                   I biago
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by pcmadu(m): 9:04am On Jun 18, 2011
MBAISE DIALECT IS THE BEST, COUNTRY 5 ALL THE WAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPva9feeB-s&feature=related
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by Afam4eva(m): 1:36pm On Jun 18, 2011
pcmadu:

MBAISE DIALECT IS THE BEST, COUNTRY 5 ALL THE WAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPva9feeB-s&feature=related

Does it sound like the Owerri dialect?
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by odumchi: 3:10pm On Jun 18, 2011
Would you mind translating this into Owerri Dialect?  undecided

"Igboland, the sweetest land, take thanks"

In my own dialect it is "Aligbo obodo ka'uto Nara ekele".
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by vicenzo(m): 12:16am On Jun 20, 2011
Idemili dialect rocks, unlike other dialect It is not heavy,every sentence and word is reduced to it shortest form.
Gwara(told) becomes gwa, Gi(you) is reduced to 'i making G silent,ha is replaced by a lighter fa,akwukwo(school/book) become a'kwo ,ngwangwa(early/fast) becomes ngwa.
  A gwa i na fa jebe a'kwo ngwa: i told you that they went to school early.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by odumchi: 2:11am On Jun 20, 2011
^^
The variety is Amazing. In my own it's:

"Nsigi na wo jere ulo akwukwo osiso"
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by Chyz2: 5:07am On Jun 20, 2011
pcmadu:

MBAISE DIALECT IS THE BEST, COUNTRY 5 ALL THE WAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPva9feeB-s&feature=related

Look, stop posting that jewish bullshit,ok? We Igbos are not jews!
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by ChinenyeN(m): 5:19am On Jun 20, 2011
pcmadu:

MBAISE DIALECT IS THE BEST, COUNTRY 5 ALL THE WAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPva9feeB-s&feature=related
"Mbaise" dialect?
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by chidyke77(m): 7:33am On Jun 20, 2011
vicenzo:

Idemili dialect rocks, unlike other dialect It is not heavy,every sentence and word is reduced to it shortest form.
Gwara(told) becomes gwa, Gi(you) is reduced to 'i making G silent,ha is replaced by a lighter fa,akwukwo(school/book) become a'kwo ,ngwangwa(early/fast) becomes ngwa.
  A gwa i na fa jebe a'kwo ngwa: i told you that they went to school early.
i think Onitsha,Idemili and  Anaocha LGA speaks d best dialect that evry other igbos cn undastand. Bt i enjoy these people dialects Awka,Oyi,Njikoka and Owerri.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by pcmadu(m): 12:12pm On Jun 21, 2011
ChinenyeN:

"Mbaise" dialect?

yes ooo, our dialect is the best, very hard to understand.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by vicenzo(m): 1:53pm On Jun 21, 2011
odumchi:

^^
The variety is Amazing. In my own it's:

"Nsigi na wo jere ulo akwukwo osiso"


Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by vicenzo(m): 1:59pm On Jun 21, 2011
odumchi:

^^
The variety is Amazing. In my own it's:

"Nsigi na wo jere ulo akwukwo osiso"


What is the name of your dialect?In idemili we equally use osiso,but because every word is usually spoken in its shortest form,we are more likely to say"oiso" rather than osiso.
Some dialects normally use ekwukwo instead of akwukwo,they always tend to replace a with e, so that ano becones eno,akpa(bag) becomes ekpa,akwu(palm fruit) becomes ekwu,i have a friend who hails from alaye in bende abia state,whenever he is speaking with his parents,i always notice this replacement of a with e,nkanu people in enugu are equally guilty of this.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by vicenzo(m): 2:01pm On Jun 21, 2011
chidyke77:

i think Onitsha,Idemili and  Anaocha LGA speaks d best dialect that evry other igbos cn undastand. Bt i enjoy these people dialects Awka,Oyi,Njikoka and Owerri.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by vicenzo(m): 2:25pm On Jun 21, 2011
chidyke77:

i think Onitsha,Idemili and  Anaocha LGA speaks d best dialect that evry other igbos cn undastand. Bt i enjoy these people dialects Awka,Oyi,Njikoka and Owerri.
Awka dialect can be heavy at times,i think it has something to do with incorporation of other dialects into their original language,places like amawbia have many non-nri migrants who brought with them their own languages which .
The igbo you hear in onitsha is idemili dialect,idemili towns like obosi and nkpor have become part of onitsha,nkpor and obosi people believes that the land your call onitsha today was originally their farmland,onitsha people they believe, came from across the niger.Onitsha dialect always uses v rather than f,fa(idemili) becomes va(onitsha),afia(idemili) is avia(onitsha), saa(to wash in idemili),chaa(to wash in onitsha),ñuo(to drink in idemili), raa (to drink in onitsha).
Nobody uses those onitsha words in onitsha town,except onitsha indigenes,the igbo you hear in onitsha town is mainly idemili,which is very similar to those spoken in njikoka,dunukofia and anaocha areas of anambra.
Re: Which Igbo Dialect Do You Like The Most by odumchi: 8:39pm On Jun 21, 2011
vicenzo:

What is the name of your dialect?In idemili we equally use osiso,but because every word is usually spoken in its shortest form,we are more likely to say"oiso" rather than osiso.
Some dialects normally use ekwukwo instead of akwukwo,they always tend to replace a with e, so that ano becones eno,akpa(bag) becomes ekpa,akwu(palm fruit) becomes ekwu,i have a friend who hails from alaye in bende abia state,whenever he is speaking with his parents,i always notice this replacement of a with e,nkanu people in enugu are equally guilty of this.

My dialect is Arochukwu. I often find myself having to
Think twice to decipher the type of Igbo spoken by the Ngwa or those on the extremes of Igboland as you pointed out. But despite the dialect, I believe every dialect is wonderful and must be preserved.

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