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Igbo word

ka

In Igbo, ka means let / how / than. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What ka means

ka Grammar and connector
let / how / thanA frame word rather than a word on its own: 'Ka anyị hụkwa' = let us meet; 'Kedu ka ị mere?' = how are you doing?; 'ka ibe ya' = than the other.

How to say it

Say it as kà. Keep every written vowel clear, including dotted vowels, without adding an English stress pattern.

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

ka in a sentence

  • Ka ọ dịsee you / until then
  • Ka ọ bọọgood night, in reply
  • Ka anyị rie.Let’s eat.
  • Onye ka ị bụ?Who are you?