Learning the names of animals in Igbo can be a fascinating way to dive into the language and culture. Here’s a list of common animals and their names in Igbo:
Mammals
- Dog – Nkịta
- Cat – Pusi
- Goat – Ewu
- Cow – Efi
- Horse – Ịnyịnya
- Sheep – Atụrụ
- Pig – Ezì
- Rat – Ọkụkọ
- Monkey – Enwe
- Lion – Odum
- Elephant – Enyi
Birds
- Chicken – Ọkụkọ
- Duck – Akwụkwọ
- Eagle – Ugo
- Owl – Udele
- Parrot – Ube
- Pigeon – Nza
- Turkey – Turọkị
Reptiles
- Snake – Agwọ
- Lizard – Ngwere
- Crocodile – Agụ ịma
- Turtle – Mgbada
Insects and Arachnids
- Ant – Emere
- Bee – Ntụ
- Butterfly – Ugo
- Spider – Agwọ
Aquatic Animals
- Fish – Azu
- Crab – Nkanu
- Frog – Agụ iyi
- Snail – Ejula
Enhancing Your Vocabulary
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