Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Igbo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Igbo vocabulary for fruits. Fruits are an important part of a balanced diet and a common snack in many cultures. By learning the Igbo names for fruits, you can enrich your Igbo vocabulary and better understand Igbo culture. Let's dive in!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Days of the Week & Geography.
Basic Fruit Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic fruits in Igbo:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ube | oo-bay | Pear |
| ọgụmefụ | oh-goo-meh-foo | Banana |
| anara | ah-nah-rah | Pineapple |
| mango | mah-ng-oh | Mango |
| ụmụnna | oh-moo-nah | Watermelon |
- Person 1: Boil pear with salt. (Pear)
- Person 2: Nwee n'ereghe na anyị. (We have it for dinner tonight.)
Exotic Fruits[edit | edit source]
Igbo-speaking people eat both indigenous and exotic fruits. Here are some exotic fruits in Igbo:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| orange | oh-rahnj | Orange |
| pear | pee-ah | Guava |
| apple | ah-pple | Apple |
| agbalumo | ah-bah-loo-moh | African Star Fruit |
- Person 1: Nwee nti ọnụ na-achị na agbalumo. (We bought some African star fruit.)
- Person 2: I ga-amaka nke a? (Is it sweet?)
Fruits You've Never Heard of[edit | edit source]
Have you ever heard of African mango or jocote? These fruits are not well-known outside of African and Latin American communities, respectively. Here are some lesser-known fruits in Igbo:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ukwa | oo-kwah | Breadfruit |
| mkpuru osisi | mm-poo-roo oh-see-see | African Star Apple |
| uta efi | oo-tah eh-fee | Velvet Tamarind |
| icheku | ee-chay-koo | African Mango |
- Person 1: Nkenji a na-agụ usoro. (This fruit is annoying.)
- Person 2: Mgbe onye ara e nwuru anwu ya, ọ ga-anụ a. (When you taste it, you'll like it.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have learned many new Igbo fruits! Don't forget to practice what you have learned with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! You can also enrich your Igbo vocabulary by checking out our Vocabulary page.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- A GLOSSARY OF IGBO WORDS, NAMES AND PHRASES Taken ...
- Igbo Vocabulary - Fruits
- Food, Drink, and Dining Igbo Vocabulary Words – Ezinaụlọ
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