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Igbo word

nta

In Igbo, nta means small / little. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What nta means

nta Adjective
small / littleFollows its noun: 'obodo nta' = a small town; 'nke nta' = a little.

How to say it

Say it as nta. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

nta in a sentence

  • Otu mgbe, n’otu obodo nta dị n’etiti ọhịa, Mbe na Udele bụ ezigbo enyi.Once upon a time, in a small town deep in the forest, Tortoise and Vulture were good friends.