Lesson 1

Question 1

human body’?

Answer 1

ahụ mmadụ

Refers to the entirety of a human being’s physical structure.

Question 2

ankle’?

Answer 2

mgbaji ụkwụ

The joint connecting the foot with the leg.

Question 3

‘arm’?

Answer 3

ala aka

Refers to the upper limb of the body.

Question 4

back’?

Answer 4

azụ

The rear part of the human body.

Question 5

belly button’?

Answer 5

otuwe

The small scar on the abdomen marking where the umbilical cord was attached.

Question 6

bone’?

Answer 6

ọkpụkụ

The rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton.

Question 7

‘breast’

Answer 7

ara

Refers to the mammary glands in humans.

Question 8

What is the Igbo term for ‘butt’?

Answer 8

ike/otele

Refers to the rounded part of the body that you sit on.

Question 9

What is the Igbo term for ‘cheek’?

Answer 9

nti

The fleshy part of the face below the eyes.

Question 10

What is the Igbo term for ‘chest’?

Answer 10

obi

The front surface of a person’s body between the neck and the abdomen.

Question 11

What is the Igbo term for ‘chin’?

Answer 11

agba

The lowermost part of the face.

Question 12

What is the Igbo term for ‘ear’?

Answer 12

ntị

The organ of hearing and balance.

Question 13

What is the Igbo term for ‘elbow’?

Answer 13

apa aka

The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

Question 14

What is the Igbo term for ‘eye’?

Answer 14

anya

The organ of vision.

Question 15

What is the Igbo term for ‘eyebrow’?

Answer 15

ikuanya

The strip of hair above the eye.

Question 16

What is the Igbo term for ‘face’?

Answer 16

ihu

The front part of a person’s head.

Question 17

What is the Igbo term for ‘finger’?

Answer 17

mkpisi aka

The digits of the hand.

Question 18

What is the Igbo term for ‘foot’?

Answer 18

ike ụkwụ

The lower extremity of the leg.

Question 19

What is the Igbo term for ‘forehead’?

Answer 19

egedege ihu

The part of the face above the eyebrows.

Question 20

What is the Igbo term for ‘hand’?

Answer 20

aka

The prehensile, multi-fingered limb used for grasping.

Question 21

What is the Igbo term for ‘hair’?

Answer 21

abuba/ntutu isi

The strands that grow from the skin on the head.

Question 22

What is the Igbo term for ‘head’?

Answer 22

isi

The upper part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

Question 23

What is the Igbo term for ‘heart’?

Answer 23

obi

The organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system.

Question 24

What is the Igbo term for ‘jaw’?

Answer 24

agba

The bone structure that forms the framework of the mouth.

Question 25

What is the Igbo term for 'knee'?

Answer 25

ikpere ## Footnote The joint between the thigh and the lower leg.

Question 26

What is the Igbo term for 'mouth'?

Answer 26

ọnụ ## Footnote The opening in the lower part of the face used for eating and speaking.

Question 27

What is the Igbo term for 'lip'?

Answer 27

egbugbere ọnụ ## Footnote The fleshy borders of the mouth.

Question 28

What is the Igbo term for 'neck'?

Answer 28

onu/olu ## Footnote The part of the body connecting the head to the torso.

Question 29

What is the Igbo term for 'nose'?

Answer 29

imi ## Footnote The organ responsible for the sense of smell.

Question 30

What is the Igbo term for 'shoulder'?

Answer 30

ndabi olu / ubu ## Footnote The joint connecting the arm to the torso.

Question 31

What is the Igbo term for 'stomach'?

Answer 31

afọ ## Footnote The organ involved in digestion.

Question 32

What is the Igbo term for 'teeth/tooth'?

Answer 32

eze ## Footnote The hard structures in the mouth used for chewing.

Question 33

What is the Igbo term for 'thigh'?

Answer 33

mpata ụkwụ ## Footnote The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.

Question 34

What is the Igbo term for 'throat'?

Answer 34

olu ## Footnote The passage for food and air in the neck.

Question 35

What is the Igbo term for 'thumb'?

Answer 35

mkpabi aka ## Footnote The short, thick digit on the hand.

Question 36

What is the Igbo term for 'toe'?

Answer 36

mkpisi ụkwụ ## Footnote The digits of the foot.

Question 37

What is the Igbo term for 'tongue'?

Answer 37

ire ## Footnote The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking.

Question 38

What is the Igbo term for 'waist'?

Answer 38

ukwu ## Footnote The part of the body between the ribs and the hips.

Question 39

What is the Igbo term for 'wrist'?

Answer 39

mgbaji aka ## Footnote The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.

Question 40

What is the Igbo term for 'clothes'?

Answer 40

uweyi ## Footnote Refers to garments worn on the body.

Question 41

What is the Igbo term for 'cloth'?

Answer 41

akwa ## Footnote A piece of fabric used for making clothes.

Question 42

What is the Igbo term for 'dress'?

Answer 42

uweyi ## Footnote A garment typically worn by women.

Question 43

What is the Igbo term for 'jacket'?

Answer 43

uweyi oyi ## Footnote A piece of clothing worn on the upper body.

Question 44

What is the Igbo term for 'jeans'?

Answer 44

uweyi ụkwụ ## Footnote Trousers made from denim fabric.

Question 45

What is the Igbo term for 'pants'?

Answer 45

uweyi ụkwụ ## Footnote A piece of clothing worn from the waist to the ankles.

Question 46

What is the Igbo term for 'shirt'?

Answer 46

uweyi ahụ ## Footnote A garment for the upper body.

Question 47

What is the Igbo term for 'shoes'?

Answer 47

akpụkpụụkwụ ## Footnote Footwear that covers the foot.

Question 48

What is the Igbo term for 'socks'?

Answer 48

uweyi ụkwụ ## Footnote Garments worn on the feet, typically inside shoes.

Question 49

What is the Igbo term for 'sweater'?

Answer 49

uweyi ichu oyi ## Footnote A knitted garment worn on the upper body for warmth.

Question 50

What is the Igbo term for 'bag'?

Answer 50

akpa ## Footnote A container made of flexible material used for carrying items.

Question 51

What is the Igbo term for 'bracelet'?

Answer 51

mgba aka ## Footnote An ornamental band worn around the wrist.

Question 52

What is the Igbo term for 'earring'?

Answer 52

ọla ntị ## Footnote A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

Question 53

What is the Igbo term for 'eye glasses'?

Answer 53

igagbe anya ## Footnote Lenses worn in front of the eyes for vision correction.

Question 54

What is the Igbo term for 'gloves'?

Answer 54

uweyi aka ## Footnote Hand coverings that protect and warm the hands.

Question 55

What is the Igbo term for 'hat'?

Answer 55

okpu ## Footnote A head covering worn for protection or fashion.

Question 56

What is the Igbo term for 'headtie'?

Answer 56

ịchafụ isi ## Footnote A traditional head covering, often worn by women.

Question 57

What is the Igbo term for 'jewelry'?

Answer 57

ọla ## Footnote Decorative items worn for personal adornment.

Question 58

What is the Igbo term for 'necklace'?

Answer 58

ihe onu ## Footnote An ornamental chain worn around the neck.

Question 59

What is the Igbo term for 'ring'?

Answer 59

ọla aka ## Footnote A circular band worn on a finger.

Question 60

What is the Igbo term for 'scarf'?

Answer 60

ịchafụ ## Footnote A piece of fabric worn around the neck.

Question 61

What is the Igbo term for 'tie'?

Answer 61

eriri olu ## Footnote A piece of cloth worn around the neck under the collar of a shirt.

Question 62

What is the Igbo term for 'watch'?

Answer 62

elekere aka ## Footnote A timepiece worn on the wrist.