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What is the Igbo term for 'mad person'?
What is the Igbo term for 'mad person'?
What is the Igbo term for 'stupid person'?
What is the Igbo term for 'stupid person'?
What does 'Si nga puo' mean in English?
What does 'Si nga puo' mean in English?
What is the Igbo term for 'goat head'?
What is the Igbo term for 'goat head'?
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What does 'Nne gi bu akwuna' translate to in English?
What does 'Nne gi bu akwuna' translate to in English?
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What is the Igbo term for 'stupid'?
What is the Igbo term for 'stupid'?
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What is the Igbo phrase for 'big head'?
What is the Igbo phrase for 'big head'?
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What does 'Nkita ara' mean in English?
What does 'Nkita ara' mean in English?
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What is the Igbo term for 'bush meat'?
What is the Igbo term for 'bush meat'?
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What does 'Anu ofia ka gi nma' mean in English?
What does 'Anu ofia ka gi nma' mean in English?
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What is the Igbo term for 'bush person'?
What is the Igbo term for 'bush person'?
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What does 'Rie nsi' mean in English?
What does 'Rie nsi' mean in English?
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Study Notes
Igbo Insults Vocabulary
- Onye ara: Translates to "mad person," used to describe someone behaving irrationally.
- Onye iberibe: Means "stupid person," an insult implying a lack of intelligence.
- Si nga puo: A phrase meaning "get out of here," used to dismiss someone aggressively.
- Isi ewu: Refers to "goat head," often an insult directed at someone's intelligence or worth.
- Nne gi bu akwuna: Translates to "your mum is a hoe," a derogatory comment about someone's mother.
- Nzuzu: Simply means "stupid," can be used alone or as part of a phrase to insult someone.
- Nnukwu isi: Translates to "big head," implying that someone is overly proud or foolish.
- Nkita ara: Means "mad dog," used to describe someone who is aggressive or unpredictable.
- Anu ofia: Refers to "bush meat," often used derogatorily to demean someone’s worth or status.
- Anu ofia ka gi nma: A phrase meaning "an animal is better than you," implying that the person is worthless.
- Onye ime-Ezi: Translates to "bush person," often used to insult someone’s background or sophistication.
- Rie nsi: Means "eat poo," a vulgar insult suggesting worthlessness or disgust.
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Test your knowledge of Igbo insults with this fun flashcard quiz! Each card features a word or phrase along with its definition in Igbo. Whether you're learning for fun or looking to impress your friends, this quiz will sharpen your vocabulary in a humorous way.