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~WEDNESDAY WISDOM~ Igbo Idiom/Proverb: Akwukwo juru n'ohia, ma a baa a choba okazi Literal meaning: There are various leaves in the bush, but people go in to look for okazi leaves. Life meaning: Many are called but few are chosen Complex stories and situations are concentrated in a few words and phrases which capture and retain the essential meaning of the experiences from which they derive. Hence, the compulsory use of Igbo proverbs (ilu), parables (ukabuilu) and idioms (akpaalaokwu), in every traditional setting has elevated the language to the status of a living art of popular communication. Igbo language has several “dialects.” As a result, many of us may not immediately understand the meaning of proverbs owing to the perhaps strange dialect of words therein contained. As we become more acquainted with these dialects, we begin to appreciate our total inheritance as Igbo language speakers. Reciting proverbs is as effective as not using them. Beyond the usual recitation, it is important to always know the appropriate event and time to use Igbo proverbs in order to communicate the appropriate message and achieve the desired result. For more information about our beautiful Igbo culture visit our website www.icsn.co.uk #WednesdayWisdom #IgboCulture #ProudlyIgbo #CulturalDevelopment #Wisdom #KnowingYourPast

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~WEDNESDAY WISDOM~ Igbo Idiom/Proverb: Nwaanyi muta ite ofe mmiri mmiri, di ya amuta ipi utara aka were suru ofe Literal meaning: If a woman decides to make the soup watery, the husband will learn to dent the foofoo before dipping it into the soup Life meaning: One should learn to change tactics to suit a situation Complex stories and situations are concentrated in a few words and phrases which capture and retain the essential meaning of the experiences from which they derive. Hence, the compulsory use of Igbo proverbs (ilu), parables (ukabuilu) and idioms (akpaalaokwu), in every traditional setting has elevated the language to the status of a living art of popular communication. Igbo language has several “dialects.” As a result, many of us may not immediately understand the meaning of proverbs owing to the perhaps strange dialect of words therein contained. As we become more acquainted with these dialects, we begin to appreciate our total inheritance as Igbo language speakers. Reciting proverbs is as effective as not using them. Beyond the usual recitation, it is important to always know the appropriate event and time to use Igbo proverbs in order to communicate the appropriate message and achieve the desired result. For more information about our beautiful Igbo culture visit our website www.icsn.co.uk #WednesdayWisdom #IgboCulture #ProudlyIgbo #CulturalDevelopment #Wisdom #KnowingYourPast

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~WEDNESDAY WISDOM~ Igbo Idiom/Proverb: Onye nje nje ka onye isi awọ mara ihe Literal meaning: The traveller has more knowledge than the gray haired. Life meaning: Travelling and networking affords you more learning opportunity than simply living long Complex stories and situations are concentrated in a few words and phrases which capture and retain the essential meaning of the experiences from which they derive. Hence, the compulsory use of Igbo proverbs (ilu), parables (ukabuilu) and idioms (akpaalaokwu), in every traditional setting has elevated the language to the status of a living art of popular communication. Igbo language has several “dialects.” As a result, many of us may not immediately understand the meaning of proverbs owing to the perhaps strange dialect of words therein contained. As we become more acquainted with these dialects, we begin to appreciate our total inheritance as Igbo language speakers. Reciting proverbs is as effective as not using them. Beyond the usual recitation, it is important to always know the appropriate event and time to use Igbo proverbs in order to communicate the appropriate message and achieve the desired result. For more information about our beautiful Igbo culture visit our website www.icsn.co.uk #WednesdayWisdom #IgboCulture #ProudlyIgbo #CulturalDevelopment #Wisdom #KnowingYourPast #proverb #idiom