Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Introduction to Ibibio Part 3: Expression of feelings

So far we have touched in Ibibio Language the human body parts  and discussed the basic salutations. Here we will look at some feelings and their expressions in Ibibio language.

Happiness - Inemesit
Sadness - Mbòm
Anger - Iyad esit
Pains - Mbiak
Fear (Horror) - Ndik
Anxiety - Nyeng idem
Hurt (pepperish) - uyaad
Joy - Idara
Love - Ima
Like - Ima
Hatred - utòk
Heat - ufiob
Cold (objects) - ndedeñ
Cold (weather) - etueb

Now let's look at the expressions of these feelings:
I love - ami mme ma (or quickly mme ma )
I love you - ami mme uma fien (or mme uma)
I like - as in "I love"
My love - Ima mmi
I hate - mme sua
I hate books - mme sua nwed
I am scared - idem anyeng
You are scared - idem unyeng
I'm in pains - mba ke mbiak
He looked sad - enyie inemme esit
I was filled with joy - mma yòhò mme Idara

You can comment questions on the feelings and expressions you want to know and I will endeavour to respond.

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