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Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by musicwriter(m): 10:36pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Very glad to see Africans getting interested in our languages. The only difference between us and apes is that we humans have spoken language, so if you can't identify with a language that's yours and not imported one, question could be raised whether you're human. What a shame Africans import everything including LANGUAGE!!. Keep it up whoever you are!. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by kn23h(m): 10:37pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
ezeagu: Some Ibo words are very similar to Yoruba words, have you not noticed? Yoruba language helped developed Ibos. Ibos were still running in bushes when Yorubas were building civilization. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by sissoko22(m): 10:40pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
The number can easily be understood by an Igala people in Kogi state 2. Eji 3. Eta Instead of the prefix "Me" onuwaje: 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by FisifunKododada: 10:41pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
onuwaje: Numbers in Yoruba language: 1. eni 2. Meji 3. Meta 4. Merin 5. Maaru 6. Mefa 7. Meje 8. Mejo 9. Mesan 10.Mewa 11.Mokanla 12. Mejila 13. Metala 14. Merinla 15. Medogun 16.Merindinlogun 17. Metadinlogun 18. Mejidinlogun 19.. Mokandinlogun 20. Ogun 15 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Efewestern: 10:43pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
kn23h: I don't understand itsekiri o, but if you want to know some urhobo words that's similar to itseke I can help you out. Ésété (plate) in urhobo it's o'sete same meaning, Ukujéré (spoon) same in urhobo , uda (sword/cutlass) in urhobo it's oda which means cutlass . simply put, itsekiri is a mixture of Yoruba and urhobo /edo, although 70% of the language are Yoruba words. 9 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by realestworld(m): 10:43pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
[quote author=Efewesternwaje couldn't mention me and my goons on this thread. I was ban on that thread for listing towns in warri, I don't know how warri effect nairaland, seun please work on that. I can see some borrowed urhobo words there, like uko and kokodie, also I noticed your numbering is almost same with Yoruba. cc: fratermathy Sanchez01 Nicho118[/quote] bros abeg create urhobo thread. GATS learn my language. 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Badonasty(m): 10:45pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
onuwaje: This one na ijebu dialect fa 6 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by kn23h(m): 10:45pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
sissoko22: Are Igalas in close proximity to Okun people? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by ezeagu(m): 10:47pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Efewestern: Sure, some of the words are shared with Yoruba as well like Yoruba ogun (twenty) and Igbo ọgụ (twenty). Some words that are similar here are: Itsekiri - Igbo ekpetin (box) - akpati ukpo (bed) - ukpo (platform) uko (cup) - iko okérén (man) - okenye okoro (man) - okoro aféré (wind) - ufere (breeze/wind) esin (pig) - ezi etin (ear) - nti tolotolo (turkey) - tolotolo Just a little similar is Itsekiri soro (stand) and Igbo wuzo (stand) 4 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by kn23h(m): 10:47pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Efewestern: One language at a time, ore mi. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by sissoko22(m): 10:48pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Once again, the body parts is almost the same Head - oji Eye - eti Hand - Owo Mouth - Alu Leg - -Ere onuwaje: 3 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by kn23h(m): 10:49pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
ezeagu: kn23h: Now, stop disturbing us with those words stolen from Yoruba people. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by isaacsegun(m): 10:50pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
itsekiri language is a dialect of yoruba,though mix with some other languages. any "okun"man from kogi i.e old kabba province Will easily understandard the language and ondo people. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by sissoko22(m): 10:51pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Not really, they closer to the Ibira's kn23h: |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Efewestern: 10:51pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
ezeagu: nice , we all share some words together.. simply put we evolve within ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Akell(m): 10:52pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
onuwaje:Wait..... Do these folks have similarities with the Yorubas? From your posts, I see so many Yoruba words. |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by ezeagu(m): 10:53pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Efewestern: True, also Itsekiri were big traders, so languages of trading communities usually have lots of influence or influence others more. 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by OROSUNBOLB(m): 10:53pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
[quote author=Efewestern post=58224626] itsekiri have only one dialect, they speak same. [/quote You claimed in your earlier post that Itshekiri are 'hybrid ' people- mixture of Yoruba,Bini and their Neighbours as you pu it. The question is do the Binis and 'their Neighbours' understand any of the words you have posted so far? The reason for that question is that as a Yoruba man,I understand clearly the meaning and usage of every word you put up there 'cause they are my words-my language! My point is very simple- the Itshekiri are Yoruba. You may disagree with me but that is a fact bro. 1 Like |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by ipobarecriminals: 10:54pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
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Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Efewestern: 10:55pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
kn23h: bro relax, I think you need to counter his claim. this is an educative thread, not meant for ewar. just table your matter for ground, bring up the Yoruba words to that. 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by dspeaker(m): 10:56pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Please keep it up. It is welcome development. |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Revolva(m): 10:57pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
![]() ![]() indeed its a yorubaiod language |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by sissoko22(m): 10:58pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
I learnt before now that the Igala's has alot in common with the Yorubas, Itshekiri's and the Igara's in Edo state in spoken dialet. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by ipobarecriminals: 11:00pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
ezeagu:Land grabber |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by FisifunKododada: 11:01pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
Efewestern - do you know anything about the Olukunmis another Yoruba group in Delta state? 7 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Efewestern: 11:03pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
OROSUNBOLB: bini and urhobo might not understand itsekiri language because the itsekiri language is purely yoruboid, they only borrowed some words from those tribe why maintaining their original Yoruba dialect. if you read from the front page no body disputed the fact that itsekiri is yoruboid, even the op onuwaje who is an itsekiri man acknowledged the fact that itsekiri language is a Yoruba dialect, as for you claim about itsekiri been yoruba, I think your should respect their stance on this. They choose to call themselves itsekiri, why not respect their decision, speaking same language and bearing same name with you don't make someone a member of your tribe. please let's not derail this thread. thanks 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by IJOBA2: 11:06pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
kn23h:I CAN HELP YOU IF YOU REALLY WANNA DERAIL THIS BEAUTIFUL THREAD.... OMO NNA NI MI O SWAGA!!! ![]() |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Efewestern: 11:06pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
ezeagu: yes sure, am glad you learnt some few tins tonight.. I also learnt some few words in igbo like iko" . cheers. |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by kn23h(m): 11:07pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
IJOBA2: Go and play with your red, green and yellow crayons. 3 Likes |
Re: I Want To Learn Itsekiri Language (get In) by Efewestern: 11:07pm On Jul 07, 2017 |
FisifunKododada: nope, haven't met any of them before, I think yoruboid ends in itsekiri land. only heard of olukunmis online |
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