Language/Igbo/Vocabulary/Education
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In this lesson, we'll learn Igbo vocabulary related to education. Education is important to every society as it helps to pass knowledge, skills, and values from one generation to the next. Education is essential for personal and professional growth, and it is a tool for social and economic development. In Igbo society, education is highly valued, and there are various institutions for learning. Let's dive into the vocabulary related to education. Don't forget to use Find native speakers and ask them any questions to improve your Igbo skills. You can also visit our Polyglot Club website for more practice resources.
Basic Education[edit | edit source]
Ihe di na akụkụ a wuru na etiti obodo na-enweghị onwe ya. (What is in the book is only found in the country, you can’t find it within yourself.) In Igbo society, basic education is essential. The government and various religious groups have established schools and institutions to ensure that children have access to education. Here are some Igbo words related to basic education:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| nwa | /nʷa/ | Child/Children |
| ụlọakwụkwọ | /ʊlɔakwụkwɔ/ | Nursery School |
| primarị skul | /prɪmaɹɪ skul/ | Primary School |
| sekọndrị skul | /sekɔndɹɪ skul/ | High School |
| kọlẹj | /kɔlɛdʒ/ | College |
| yunibersịti | /juniβɛrᴐiti/ | University |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Nwa mụ na Nursery School abụọ. (/My child is in Nursery School./)
- Person 2: Ọ dị mma, ịkpọlite na primarị skul ga-eme ọhụrụ. (/That's good, he/she will progress to primary school soon./)
Subjects[edit | edit source]
Ọ bụrụ na e mela ụlọakwụkwọnwa ị gaghị enyere ọkwa mana nke a na mkporọ ezintaị ka ị chọrọ. (If you want to prevent your child from being a failure in the future, you must teach him to read and write now) There are different subjects that children learn in schools. In the Nigerian education system, there are compulsory subjects and elective subjects. Here are some Igbo words related to subjects:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| asụsụ ọfụlụ | /asʊsʊ ɔfụlụ/ | Mathematics |
| asụsụ na-obere ịbe ya | /asʊsʊ na-ɔbɛrɛ ɪbɛ yá/ | English Language |
| afọ ọmụma | /afɔ ɔmʊma/ | Social Studies |
| ịgba ala | /igba ala/ | Geography |
| na-eme ụlọala | /na-ɛmɛ ʊlɔala/ | Civic Education |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: A bụ m ka m ga-ala asụsụ ọfụlụ bulie Monday. (/I have to study mathematics for Monday./)
- Person 2: Ọ dị mma. Asụsụ ọfụlụ na-echebe ịntanetị, nwere aha ka nke anyi. (/That's good. Mathematics involves the internet, just like what we do for ourselves./)
Materials[edit | edit source]
Ọ bụrụ na-ahụ na-ahụ n’azu na-adịghị ụgha. (Repetition is the mother of skill.) For effective learning to take place, there are materials and equipment needed for teaching and learning. Here are some Igbo words related to education materials:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| akwụkwọ | /akwụkwɔ/ | Book |
| ịjịa | /ɪdʒɪa/ | Pen |
| ogwe | /ogwe/ | Pencil |
| ọnụ ịtụàlà | /ɔnʊ ɪtʊaɬa/ | Chalk |
| nkume ịgba ahụ | /nkume igba ahu/ | Globe |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Jisike nọ ọkọlọtọ. Akwụkwọ ndị ụgbọ m na-akwụkwọ n'elu. (/Stand up straight. Books that belong to my colleagues are on top./)
- Person 2: Ọ dị mma, anyị na-enye ndị mma mma ihe nkiri. (/Okay, we give ourselves quality materials./)
School Facilities[edit | edit source]
Mere eme nke na-egwu ụfọdụ na-enweghị nsonye. (Learning a craft that isn't profitable is like dancing in vain.) School facilities are essential to provide a conducive learning environment for students. In Nigeria, governments at different levels have been investing in education to improve and maintain school facilities. Here are some Igbo words related to school facilities:
| Igbo | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kàmpụsị | /kampụsị/ | Campus |
| akwụkwọ mba | /akwụkwɔ mba/ | Library |
| ụlọ skul | /ʊlɔ skul/ | School Compound |
| ụlọ kàmpụsị | /ʊlɔ kampụsị/ | Campus Ground |
| ukpukpụ nnukwu ịgba | /ukpukpụ nnukwu igba/ | School Auditorium |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Ndia ụmụaka gaa n'ụlọ skul ha na CAMPUS ha. (/The school students went to their school in their CAMPUS.)
- Person 2: Ekele m unu. Ha na-eche na ụlọ kàmpụsị ha. Enweghị ọnụ ụlọ gara agụnye ha. (/Thank you. They were playing in their Campus Ground. There's no better place than their school.)/
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Education is essential, and it opens up opportunities for personal and professional growth. Learning Igbo is also a way to connect with the culture and understand African history. To improve your Igbo Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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