Maazị: Mister
Maazị + name, with a capital.
How It Works
Maazị is a courtesy title for a man. It starts with a capital because it is used as a name.
| Say | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Maazị Obi | Mr. Obi |
| Ndewo, Maazị Obi. | Hello, Mr. Obi. |
| Maazị Emeka bụ onye nkuzi. | Mr. Emeka is a teacher. |
Greet the older person first, then ask Kedu ka ị mere? Use the title and the name together.
Examples (3)
- Maazị Obi
Mr. Obi
The title comes first.
- Ndewo, Maazị Obi.
Hello, Mr. Obi.
In a greeting.
- Maazị Emeka bụ onye nkuzi.
Mr. Emeka is a teacher.
In a sentence.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Maazị goes before a name, so introductions come first.
Related Patterns
Words in This Pattern
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