When to say it
A short greeting or wellbeing check; the exact meaning depends on the situation.
How to say it
Say it as Kè-dú. Keep two clean beats and finish with a clear final u.
Igbo is tonal, so pitch can change a word’s meaning. The recording is a native speaker.
How to reply
- Ọ dị mma.It is fine / I am fine.
- Ọ dị mma, kedu maka gị?I am fine, how about you?
You may also hear
- Kedu ka ị mere?How are you doing?
- Kedu ka ị meluHow are you doing?
In a sentence
- Kedu, nne?How are you, Mum?
- Kedu ka unu mere?How are you all doing?