3 found for 'ghu' in Igbo
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ghü
ghụ
Active verb
1.gouge; remove a central part of something in order to make a hole there
Example
A na m ewo ewi
A na m ewo ewi
I am poking the giant rat's hole (with the intention of getting it out and capturing it)
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g̣hü
g̣hụ
Active verb
㭧
1.scoop out the inside of something; remove the inner content of a container or covering in order to make it empty
2.pick (teeth, nose, eyes, ears, etc)
Example
Emeka na-aghụ eze ya.
Emeka na-aghụ eze ya.
Emeka is picking his teeth.
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gwö
gwọ̄
Passive verb
招
1.sit with legs folded in(humans); curl body together in a rest position(reptiles)
2.scrape, scoop out (compare -ghụ)
Example
Ụfọdụ̣ okpukperechi na-agwọ na-ala n'oge ekpere.
Ụfọdụ̣ okpukperechi na-agwọ na-ala n'oge ekpere.
Some religions sit folding in their legs in time of prayer.
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