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Igbo word

zere

In Igbo, zere means respect / avoid. See how it is said, syllable by syllable, and read it in real sentences.

What zere means

zere Verb
respect / avoidNze zere ibe ochie: an aspirant respects the earlier holders.

How to say it

Say it as zere. Keep every written vowel clear.

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

zere in a sentence

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