Wondering how to say ‘I love you’ in Igbo? 😏
You’re in the right place.
Today you’ll learn how to say ‘I love you’ as well as some other romantic phrases in Igbo. (videos included)
How To Say ‘I Love You’ In Igbo
To tell someone that you love them in Igbo, say “A huru m gi n’anya”:
| English | Igbo |
|---|---|
| I love you | A huru m gi n’anya |
This phrase is also sometimes pronounced as “a furu m gi n’anya” in some areas.
Check out the below video to hear the pronunciation of this phrase:
Romantic Phrases in Igbo
Try these other romantic phrases too including how to say ‘my love’ in Igbo.
| English Meaning | Igbo |
|---|---|
| I love you so much | Ahuru m gi n’anya nke uwu |
| My love | Ifunanya m |
| My heart | Obi m |
| My person | Onye nke m |
| I miss you | Obi gi na-eme m |
| I love you too | A hukwara m gi n’anya |
| I love you more | A huru m gi n’anya karia |
| You’re the love of my life | Ibu ihunanya ndu m |
| You are my one and only | Ibu onye m na naani |
| You are beautiful | I mara mma |
Another term often used for a loved on in Igbo is ‘akwa m’ which literally translates to ‘my egg’, but is a term used for a loved one.
The meaning behind this is that you will protect and carry this person like an egg.
Check out the below video to hear the pronunciation of some of these phrases, it also includes some additional Igbo love phrases:
These phrases should come in handy whether you’ve got a love interest from Nigeria or whether you’re just visiting and want to be prepared.
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