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Igbo word

ehi

In Igbo, ehi means cow. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What ehi means

ehi Storytelling
cowUse it for a cow: anụ ehi is beef.

How to say it

Say it as é-hí. Two short, even syllables.

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

ehi in a sentence

  • anụ ehibeef
  • Ehi dị ukwu.The cow is big.
  • Ewu nwa ogbenye bụ ehi ya.A modest possession can be precious to its owner.
  • Ogbenye anaghị ata anya ehi.What someone can claim may depend on their standing.