Igbo phrases
How to say sorry in Igbo
Sorry in Igbo is “Ndo”. There are 3 ways to say it below, with when to use each.
Ndo
Every way to say sorry in Igbo
Ndo
Sorry
Said to sympathise, for example when someone trips or is tired.
Source: Harvard University ELIAS Igbo course, Unit 3 Ekele na okwukwe ekele
Ndo nụ
Sorry, all of you
Said to a bereaved family.
Source: common usage, needs native check
Ndo, ahụ ga-adị gị mma
Sorry, you'll get well
Source: common usage, needs native check
Sorry in other African languages
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How do you say sorry in Igbo?
“Ndo”. Said to sympathise, for example when someone trips or is tired. Other ways: “Ndo nụ” (Sorry, all of you); “Ndo, ahụ ga-adị gị mma” (Sorry, you'll get well).
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