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Igbo word

ili

In Igbo, ili means grave / burial place. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What ili means

ili Noun
grave / burial placeUsed in “Ijiji jụrụ ige ndụmọdụ na-eso ozu aba n’ime ili.”.

How to say it

Say it as ili. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

ili in a sentence

  • Ijiji jụrụ ige ndụmọdụ na-eso ozu aba n’ime ili.Refusing sound advice can lead into danger.