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sųgbú

sụ̀gbu

Standard Igbo
Culture

Active verb

周恩

1.stab to death

Example

A sụgburu ya na be ya.

A sụgburu ya na be ya.

He was stabbed to death in his house.

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Word Stems

màpú

màpu

Standard Igbo
Transportation

Active verb

1.pierce (with knife, spear, etc.); stab

Example

Ntu a chọrọ ịmapu m ụkwụ.

Ntu a chọrọ ịmapu m ụkwụ.

This nail wants to pierce my leg.

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má ḿmà

ma mmà

Standard Igbo
Performing Arts

Active verb

1.pierce, strike with sword, matchet; to throw a knife; stab

2.pierce or strike with a sword or hatchet; stab

Example

Ndị ọchị ehi ọjọọ na-eji ịma mma egbu mmadụ̣.

Ndị ọchị ehi ọjọọ na-eji ịma mma egbu mmadụ̣.

The bad herdsmen kill people by stabbing.

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Word Stem

má

ma

Standard Igbo
SportsCultureLaw

Active verb

1.throw something especially after aiming

2.stab

3.leap; jump; vault

4.fall as a choice among others

Example

Maa ya okwute.

Maa ya okwute.

Throw stone at him.

Related Terms

Nsịbịdị - 1 found

Pronunciation:

Definitions:

1.throw

2.toss

3.move

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