ọ bụrụ na: If
Ọ bụrụ na + clause, result.
How It Works
Ọ bụrụ na means “if”.
| Say | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ọ bụrụ na ị chọrọ, bịa ebe a. | If you want, come here. |
| Ọ bụrụ na ọ dị oyi, anyị ga-anọ n'ụlọ. | If it is cold, we will stay at home. |
| Ọ bụrụ na ọ bịa, gwa m. | If he or she comes, tell me. |
Both clauses have their own subject and verb. A condition that did not happen uses gaara.
Examples (3)
- Ọ bụrụ na ị chọrọ, bịa ebe a.
If you want, come here.
The condition comes first.
- Ọ bụrụ na ọ dị oyi, anyị ga-anọ n'ụlọ.
If it is cold, we will stay at home.
A future result.
- Ọ bụrụ na ọ bịa, gwa m.
If he or she comes, tell me.
A command result.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Ọ bụrụ na begins with ọ bụ, so that row comes first.
Related Patterns
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