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Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 10:04pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
Hi peeps.. I haven't create any new thread recently due to some reasons best known To me, Although I still Remain your loyal boy "Goodboiyy" . Below are some Igbo and Yoruba word used in Urhobo language. 1. Biko : Biko is an Igbo word for "Please" And it means same in Urhobo, in Urhobo you usually hear word like "Oghene' biko keme' Igho" Meaning "God please Give me money". 2. Olori : Olori is a Yoruba Word for Head .. in Urhobo it means the same thing.. 3. Orgor' : Orgor' is an Igbo word for 'Inlaw'. It means the same thing in Urhobo.. for example I might say "Oniovo Orgor we' nkor " meaning 'brother how is Your Inlaw ". 4. Omo' : Omo'r is a Yoruba word for Child, It has same meaning in Urhobo.. I can make statement like " e' Freemanan Omo'r meh' … meaning "Freemanan is my Son" ![]() 5. Obara' : Obara is an Igbo word for blood.. It means Same In Urhobo.. Why The Igbo woman will shout "Obara Jesus" and Urhobo Woman will say "Oba'rah' Re' Jesu" 6. Jesu' : Jesu' is an Yoruba word for Jesus . its still the same in Urhobo 7. Ew'a : Ew'a is another Yoruba word for Beans and its thesame with Urhobo. Ew'a is pronounced in Urhobo exactly thesame with That of Yoruba 8. OBA : OBA is a Yoruba word for king , We still use it in Urhobo.. If we Want to Call God.. we say Oba' risi' meaning " King Of The Word" 9. Akpere : Is a Yoruba word for basket, it means the same Thing in Urhobo 10. Ego : Its an Igbo word for Money.. in Urhobo we say Igho .. I believe the word belongs to Igboid. 11. ejime : Its an Igbo word for Twins, Its spelt and Pronounced The same in Urhobo 12. Osusu : Is a Yoruba Word for Monthly savings. Its the same in Urhobo Pls don't derail the thread. THANKS 53 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 10:05pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
Cc : Fratermathy, Freemanan oya help ya boy out with some Igbo/Yoruba word use in Urhobo 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by BrownCookie(f): 10:09pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
Nice. |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by mikigen(m): 10:14pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
@ OP your right but the pronunciation differs. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 10:18pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
mikigen: Yes .. You won't expect it to be thesame ... for example if an anioma man pronounces a word, Its kinda different from that of Anambra.. but they still mean the same thing. 15 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 10:41pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
Interesting. I read somewhere where Obaro Ikime was talking about Ovo/Ofo (the ritual staff) being present in that area, but I don't now remember whether it was Isoko or Urhobo he was talking about. 2 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 10:51pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
Radoillo: Need not to worry. the Urhobo and Isoko are one and thesame people 1 Like |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by fratermathy(m): 11:38pm On Nov 06, 2015 |
Lovely thread! Make I go ready my ekpeti first. **************************************** Ekpeti don set. Although I wont restrict mine to Igbo/Yoruba a.isikuru English: school b.igalasi English: glass c.akiteti English: architect d.itaba Portuguese: tabaco (Tobacco) e.Osete Portuguese: serta (Plate) f.utujoro Portuguese: tesoura (Scissors) g.uririen Portuguese: unie (an ingredient for pepper soup) h.oleso Portuguese leso (handkerchief) i.inama Hausa: nama (cow meat) j.ibo English: ball k.itomatosi Portuguese: tomato l.ikpekere Yoruba: kpekere (plantain chips) m.ejime Igbo: ejime (twin) n.osusu Yoruba: osusu (monthly savings) o. ikeki English: cake p.imidaka Portuguese: mandioca (Cassava) q.ugu Igbo: ugu (vegetable) r.akpere Yoruba: akpere (basket) s. imanu Hausa: malu (cow) t. ifiniya Portuguese: farinha (tapioca) u.isabatu Portuguese: sapato (sandals) v.igho Portuguese: igos/iguou (money) w.agbero Yoruba: agbero (tout) x.akara Yoruba: akara (beans cake) y.iyasere Edo: iyasere (prime minister) z.isuya Hausa: suyah (roasted beef) ![]() i. akpu Igbo: akpu (Fufu) ii.ibanki English: bank iii.ikomputa English: computer iv.ibroda English: brother v.oro Portuguese: ouro (gold) That's all I have for now. ********************** This post is subject to further edits if more ideas come ![]() 14 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by mikigen(m): 1:21am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Am bk again my contribution EWA in yoruba means beans EWA in Urhobo means beans too. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 6:34am On Nov 07, 2015 |
fratermathy: Oniovo uma' mu ro'r kay' .. En en.. Seun , Lalasticlala , Obinoscopy .. I loyal oo.. how tins na ?.. Can this hit FP ?. For national unity ![]() Cc : scholes0 , Onuwaje, una well done oo |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 6:35am On Nov 07, 2015 |
mikigen: Thanks for the contribution... I just made a modification to my post. Thanks |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Ihuomadinihu: 7:10am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Interesting. I was informed that some Urhobos have Igbo ancestry. 4 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 7:17am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Ihuomadinihu: Regarding The Bolded.. don't think so.. Am Urhobo.. We trace our Ancestry to Bini .. Thanks for your contribution.. CC: Rose2014 were re thou 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Ihuomadinihu: 7:23am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Goodboiy:Ok,thanks. I was only trying to explain that Language is a pointer to certain origins. For Igbo words to exist in Urhobo,then some Igbos most have settled in Urhobo at some point in history. 5 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 7:33am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Oniovo Goodboiy and Fratermathy I am not too familiar with deep Urhobo terms as your boy has always been outta the state ![]() ![]() Yoruba sentence: Emi ati Omotayor123, Ife wa gbono... English translation: Me and Omotayor, our love is hot ![]() ...... Igbo: Nsogbu Adiro... English translation: No problem.... 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 7:34am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Ihuomadinihu:Negative!!!! 13 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Omotayor123(f): 7:37am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Freemanan: ![]() ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 8:33am On Nov 07, 2015 |
But I thought it was well known in historical circles that some Urhobo-Isoko clans have traditions of Igbo origins. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by onuwaje(m): 8:39am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Ihuomadinihu:U r. Wrong again.. 12 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by onuwaje(m): 8:40am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Radoillo:Name dem 5 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 8:45am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Ihuomadinihu: yes sister.. This shows we re somehow connected to each other.. I would av added more words to my list.. but they re Yoruba Words .. I want to make that of the Igbo and Yoruba equal.. doing research on this 3 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 8:47am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Radoillo: That Historian that wrote that History need his head checked up.. I haven't heard of Such an Hilarious Word like the bolded 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 8:51am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Freemanan: Asin you they Fall my hand.. Fratermathy you need to teach this guy URHOBO 201.. I always thank my mom for teaching me how to Speak Urhobo.. That's the Only Nigeria lingual I understand 1 Like |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 8:59am On Nov 07, 2015 |
I will stop at that No. 8.. I can only figure more Yoruba word which I won't add so people won't think am biase.. But if you know of any Igbo word do mention me, and I will add that to the List. 1 Like |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 9:07am On Nov 07, 2015 |
onuwaje: I would suggest getting acquainted with the works of Professor Obaro Ikime, the most prominent historian of Isoko extraction. You could read his Niger Delta Rivalry based on his doctoral thesis. You could also read The Edo-Speaking Peoples by Bradbury, the anthropologist. It contains a section on the Urhobo and Isoko peoples. To mention the Urhobo/Isoko groups that claim Igbo (or at least part-Igbo) origins, let me quote from Professor Ikime's chapter in the book The Groundwork of Nigerian History, chapter 5. 1. Olomu: "The Olomu traditions also indicate that as some point Igbo elements moved into the area and were assimilated into the population." [page 93]. Now, the Olomu clan had already been established by one Igboze from Benin. He was later joined by an Igbo whose name is given as Olomu and who came with a sizable group of followers. This Olomu succeeded Igboze as the Ovie. Olomu's ascension as the Ovie led to a split in the community, and those who would not accept his leadership seceded and established the Okpe clans. So Olomu clan is believed to be a mixture of Bini and Igbo elements. (This additional detail can be found in Ikime's Niger-Delta Rivalry.) 2. Evwreni: "The Urhobo clan of Evwreni is said to have been founded by Igbo elephant hunters hired in the first instance by the Isoko clan of Iyede." [page 93] 3., 4., and 5. Enwhe, Igbide, and Ume: "The Isoko clans of Enwhe, Igbide and Ume are said to be of Igbo origin, the founders having come from the Igbo country. Details of the migrations are rather scanty. Eru, the founder of Igbide is said to have stayed in Awka for some time before he moved off to the present Igbide clan." [page 93] 10 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 9:09am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Goodboiy: Well, I'm surprised y'all didn't know about the traditions. That's all. 3 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by cheruv: 9:12am On Nov 07, 2015 |
That means Sobo is an amalgam of Old Bini and medieval Igbo with the Bini been more in proportion. Even though those words you claim are Yoruba, I believe they're Bini. Moreover, Bini and Yoruba lingos based on my observation show an almost 75-85% correspondence. Igbo is the only lingo of the YEAI family thats totally different from the others. |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by menabae(f): 10:19am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Radoillo:I think there is an elements of truth in ur post,I'm an isoko girl,and there is a village call asaba-ase meaning small asaba in isoko land,these people speaks both isoko and igbo fluently #fact# even some words in isoko rhyme in igbo e.g ude cream,aferri-plate. Not sure of the spellings sha 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 11:27am On Nov 07, 2015 |
cheruv: The words used above re pure Yoruba.. And We have more Yoruba word than that of Igbo.. Stop playing smart.. No Yoruba have denied the Igbo words I used but you keep saying another Thing even wen u know the words re Yoruba Word.. #Dontbeafool Point of Correction.. Urhobo never mixed with Igbo.. My purpose of creating this thread is to inform others that There re some Igbo/Yoruba Word used In My language.. The highest you can do is to contribute to this thread instead of Trying to rewrite history. 46 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 11:52am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Goodboiy:I know bros.... Tho I know the basics.... Even Fratermarhy sef nor know deep and konk urhobo ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by jared007: 3:10pm On Nov 07, 2015 |
Goodboiy:Evwreni and olomu clans are partly igbo. Do some research my goodboiy |
Re: Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language by Nobody: 3:16pm On Nov 07, 2015 |
jared007: Jesus.. See lie... seun , Lalasticlala , Una good aftanun 2 Likes |
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