Igbo phrases

How to say welcome in Igbo

Welcome in Igbo is “Nnọọ”. There are 2 ways to say it below, with when to use each.

Nnọọ

Every way to say welcome in Igbo

Nnọọ

Welcome

Source: Harvard University ELIAS Igbo course, Unit 3 Ekele na okwukwe ekele

Ị lọla

Welcome back

Said with a hug to a friend or relative after a long absence.

Source: Harvard University ELIAS Igbo course, Unit 3 Ekele na okwukwe ekele

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How do you say welcome in Igbo?

“Nnọọ” Other ways: “Ị lọla” (Welcome back).

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