Igbo phrases
How to say good morning in Igbo
Good morning in Igbo is “Ma mma”. There are 4 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Ma mma
Every way to say good morning in Igbo
Ma mma
Good morning / good afternoon
Used in the Okigwe area.
Source: Harvard University ELIAS Igbo course, Unit 3 Ekele na okwukwe ekele
Ụtụtụ ọma
Good morning
The reply is Ị sala chi?
Source: Harvard University ELIAS Igbo course, Unit 3 Ekele na okwukwe ekele
Ị bọọla chi?
Good morning (have you woken?)
Used around Owerri. Reply: Ee, ị bọọla. Elders usually say it first.
Source: Harvard University ELIAS Igbo course, Unit 3 Ekele na okwukwe ekele
Ị pụtala ụra?
Good morning (are you out of sleep?)
Used around Anambra. Reply: Ee, ị pụtala.
Source: Harvard University ELIAS Igbo course, Unit 3 Ekele na okwukwe ekele
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How do you say good morning in Igbo?
“Ma mma”. Used in the Okigwe area. Other ways: “Ụtụtụ ọma” (Good morning); “Ị bọọla chi?” (Good morning (have you woken?)); “Ị pụtala ụra?” (Good morning (are you out of sleep?)).
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