Skip to content
Igbo word

Nze

In Igbo, Nze means holder of the Nze title. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What Nze means

Nze Title
holder of the Nze titleUsed in “Nze zere ibe ochie.”.

How to say it

Say it as Nze. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

Nze in a sentence

  • Nze zere ibe ochie.Respect those who came before you.