Dialect Words

Level 4

Standard first, dialect as a note.

How It Works

Igbo has many dialects, and everyday words can differ from town to town.

StandardIn some places
mma goodnma

Lessons teach the standard form. A dialect word is a note, and it names where it is used only when a source does. Do not mix dialects in one sentence.

A teacher or a relative may use a regional word. Ask what it means and note it, then keep using the standard form in writing. Respect every variety.

Examples (4)

  1. mma

    good (standard)

    The standard spelling.

  2. nma

    good (in some places)

    A local form.

  3. Ọ dị mma.

    It is good.

    Standard.

  4. Ọ dị nma.

    It is good (in some places).

    The same with the local form.

How It Connects

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Dialect WordsLevel 4

Learn This First

Dialect words are the differences from the standard form, so Standard Igbo comes first.