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Igbo word

nnu

In Igbo, nnu means salt. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What nnu means

nnu Food and hospitality
saltUse it for salt: Tinye nnu na nri, put salt in the food.

How to say it

Say it as ńnú. Hold the opening nn together before the u.

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

nnu in a sentence

  • nnu na osesalt and pepper
  • Tinye nnu na nri.Put salt in the food.
  • Nnu adịghị nri ahụ.There is no salt in that food.