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Igbo word

jisie

In Igbo, jisie means hold firmly / keep going (in 'jisie ike'). See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What jisie means

jisie Verb
hold firmly / keep going (in 'jisie ike')'Jisie ike!' is everyday encouragement: keep it up, well done, stay strong.

How to say it

Say it as ji-sie. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

jisie in a sentence

  • Jisie ike!Keep it up!