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Igbo word

Eke

In Igbo, Eke means the day of the Igbo four-day week that follows Nkwọ. Hear it spoken by a native Igbo speaker, and read it in real sentences.

What Eke means

Eke Time and plans
the day of the Igbo four-day week that follows NkwọUse it to name one of the four days Igbo weeks are counted in.

How to say it

Say it as È-ké. Use two short, even syllables.

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

Eke in a sentence

  • ahịa EkeEke market
  • Taa bụ Eke.Today is Eke.
  • Echi bụ Eke.Tomorrow is Eke.
  • Taa bụ Eke, echi bụ Orie.Today is Eke, and tomorrow is Orie.