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Igbo word

ose

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

What ose means

ose Food and hospitality
pepperUse it for pepper: Tinye ose na nri. Ose ọjị is the pepper served with kola.

How to say it

Say it as ó-sè. Two short, even syllables.

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

ose in a sentence

  • ose ọjịthe pepper served with kola
  • nnu na osesalt and pepper
  • Ose dị ọkụ.The pepper is hot.
  • Tinye ose na nri.Put pepper in the food.