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Igbo word

maka

In Igbo, maka means for, about, or because of. Hear it spoken by a native Igbo speaker, and read it in real sentences.

What maka means

maka Extended conversation
for, about, or because ofPut it before the person or thing it points at: Kedu maka gị?, how about you? Daalụ maka enyemaka gị, thank you for your help.

How to say it

Say it as ma-ka. Use two clear, even syllables.

Igbo is a tonal language, so the pitch of a word carries meaning. The spelling above keeps the marks the app teaches, and the recording is a native speaker, not a machine voice.

maka in a sentence

  • maka gịabout you
  • Kedu maka gị?How about you?
  • maka njem ahụabout the trip
  • Ọ bụ maka otu?Is it for one?