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Igbo word

ewu

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

What ewu means

ewu Storytelling
goatUse it for a goat: ewu ojii, a black goat.

How to say it

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

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

ewu in a sentence

  • ewu mmy goat
  • atụrụ na ewusheep and goats
  • Ewu na-ata ahịhịa.The goat is eating grass.
  • Ewu nwa ogbenye bụ ehi ya.A modest possession can be precious to its owner.