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Igbo word

nnam

In Igbo, nnam means one who speaks for or directs others. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What nnam means

nnam Noun
one who speaks for or directs othersIn Otu onye abụghị nnam ọha, one person does not dictate to the whole community.

How to say it

Say it as nnam. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

nnam in a sentence

  • Otu onye abụghị nnam ọha.A community is more than any single person.