wey

Meanings

• Noun

  A small waterway or stream in the Southern Nigerian language of Igbo.

  - "The wey that flows through my village is known for its crystal clear water."
  - "Fish are abundant in the wey near my hometown."

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Variants

List of all variants of wey that leads to same result
whey , wheylike , wheys , whey-face , whey-faced , whey-faces

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Etymology

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The Igbo word 'wey' is derived from the Proto-Bantu root *wey, which means 'water' or 'stream'.

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Trivia

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1. The Igbo word 'wey' is also used to mean 'why' in English.

2. The Igbo people have a deep respect for the wey and consider it a sacred source of life.

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Related Concepts

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1. river: The term 'river' can be used interchangeably with 'wey' in English translations of Igbo texts.

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Culture

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In Igbo culture, the wey is a significant source of water for daily use and farming. It is also used as a boundary marker between different communities.

How to Memorize "wey"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, flowing body of water. Imagine the clear water reflecting the sun and the fish swimming in it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wey' with the image of a small stream or body of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'wey' means 'water' or 'stream' in Igbo.

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