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How to say “hello” in Igbo

Ndeewo

Hello / Greetings Tap any word for what it means.

When to say it

Greet anyone with it at any hour; it also works as a warm goodbye.

How to say it

Say it as Ǹdé-è-wó. Keep both e vowels audible before the final wo.

Igbo is tonal, so pitch can change a word’s meaning. The recording is a native speaker.

You may also hear

  • Kedu?How are you? / Hello?

In a sentence

  • Ndeewo, kedu?Hello, how are you?
  • Ndeewo, enyi m.Hello, my friend.