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Igbo word

imi

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

What imi means

imi Health and care
noseUse it for the nose: imi m, my nose.

How to say it

Say it as í-mí. Use two short, even i vowels.

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

imi in a sentence

  • imi mmy nose
  • Imi ya na-agba ọbara.His nose is bleeding.
  • Imi bewe, anya ebewe.What hurts one part of a community affects others.