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Igbo word

lelia

In Igbo, lelia means look down on / scorn. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What lelia means

lelia Verb
look down on / scornUsed in “Nwata lelia nna ya, ike akpọ ya nkụ.”.

How to say it

Say it as lelia. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

lelia in a sentence

  • Nwata lelia nna ya, ike akpọ ya nkụ.Contempt for those who care for you can leave you unsupported.