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Igbo word

njem

In Igbo, njem means journey or travel. Hear it spoken by a native Igbo speaker, and read it in real sentences.

What njem means

njem Diaspora bridge
journey or travelUse this for a journey or a trip.

How to say it

Say it as ǹjè-m. Let the initial n form its own beat and keep j clear.

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

njem in a sentence

  • ụgbọ njemtransport or means of travel
  • maka njem ahụabout that trip
  • Ka anyị buru ụzọ kwuo maka njem ahụ.Let us discuss the trip first.
  • N'edemede a, osimiri nwere ike ịnọchite anya ebe ncheta na njem jikọrọ.In this text, the river may represent the meeting of memory and journey.