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Igbo word

Egbe

In Igbo, Egbe means kite (bird). See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What Egbe means

Egbe Bird
kite (bird)In Egbe bere, ugo bere, the kite and eagle are both allowed to perch.

How to say it

Say it as e-gbe. Keep every written vowel clear.

Igbo is tonal, so pitch can change a word’s meaning. The marks above show this reading.

Egbe in a sentence

  • Ọgụ egbe adịghị mma n’ụlọ.Violence within a community harms those closest to it.
  • Anụ gbaa ọsọ n’ike, a gbaa ya egbe n’ike.A quick change can demand a quick response.
  • Egbe bere, ugo bere; nke sị ibe ya ebela, nku kwaa ya.Make room for others to live and prosper.