odogwu

English translation: Igbo

20:22 Dec 14, 2018
Igbo to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Igbo term or phrase: odogwu
"Odogwu" - perhaps, a leader - here in the context of a protagonist in a film turninig to his own brother.
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 09:16
English translation:Igbo
Explanation:
Odogwu in this context is okay, it means a hero. It is a name used to cheer one up for the good work they are doing.
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Blessing Uzuegbu
Nigeria
Local time: 14:16
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Blessing Uzuegbu
5warrior, a victor , mighty
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Igbo


Explanation:
Odogwu in this context is okay, it means a hero. It is a name used to cheer one up for the good work they are doing.

Example sentence(s):
  • Dike hero
  • Odogwu hero
Blessing Uzuegbu
Nigeria
Local time: 14:16
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warrior, a victor , mighty


Explanation:
This word/expression is usually used to to hail , congratulate and encourage , usually to make the person feel happy, or good about himself. Can only only be used for a guy though.

Example sentence(s):
  • odogwu na agha. mighty in battle.
Charlie Cooper
Nigeria
Native speaker of: Native in IgboIgbo
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