Skip to content
Igbo word

nwata

In Igbo, nwata means child / young person. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What nwata means

nwata Noun
child / young personUsed in “E ji otu aka kụọ nwata ihe, e ji aka nke ọzọ gụgụọ ya.”.

How to say it

Say it as nwata. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

nwata in a sentence

  • Nwata rie awọ, ọ jụ anụ.A bad experience can put someone off a good thing.
  • Nwata lelia nna ya, ike akpọ ya nkụ.Contempt for those who care for you can leave you unsupported.
  • Nwata mụta iri elu, nne ya amụta ibe akwa.Growing independence can bring new worries to a parent.