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Learn Isoko Language Part 22 (Avoid Misspelling and Misuse of words)

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HOW TO OVERCOME MISSPELLING OR MISUSE OF WORDS THAT SOUNDS ALIKE In every language there’s a lot of words that sounds the same even if they have different spelling. Others sounds differently even if they have the same spelling. Let’s take a look at some in Isoko language. Owho ( old age)  ohwo(person) e ̣ we(goat) e ̣ we(Kolanut) unwe(nose) unwe(mosquito) e ̣ we ̣(breath) e ̣ we ̣(pieces, fragment, little part) uwou(house) uwo(flesh) viẹ(cry) viẹ(tear, pill off, turn) dhẹ(run) dhẹ(drive) dhẹ(cold) dhẹ(grow) re(eat) re(finish) re(also) kpo(go) kpo(healing process) ọre(sun) ọre(tse-tse fly) eto(pawpaw) eto(hairs). With this information I am sure you will take note of such words as you are learning Isoko language and any other language so as to avoid the pitfall of misusing or misspelling words. Thank you for learning Isoko with us. © Copyright 2021 by Amugini Odomero

Learn Isoko Language Part 23 (ABSENCE OF SUB DOT/DIACRITIC)

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ABSENCE OF SUB DOT/DIACRITIC  CAN BETRAY NATIVE LANGUAGE What will happen if there is no diacritics or sub dot in most native languages? It is true that they can write a language without adding sub dot of the language and some people can read and understand the words based on the context, but it can be confusing. 1.  If you write most native languages without sub dot the word can mean something else. It can mean something very bad if not pronounced properly. 2.  And in most cases the word will not be understood. 3.  People can’t read it well. 4.  Will not be interesting Now let’s see some example of words that can cause trouble if there is no sub dot. E ̣ we(goat) will be ewe(monkey), e ̣ we ̣(breath) will be ewe(monkey), uko ̣(apostle) will be uko(bunch, parcel), e ̣ ke ̣(portion) will be eke(potach [cooking spice ] ), uvie ̣ (fat, mess) will be uvie(kingdom) e ̣ to(chewing stick), will be eto(pawpaw/hairs), E ̣ bo(herbal medicine) will be...

Learn Isoko Language Part 19 (20 Vocabulary---Time In Isoko Section 1)

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20 Vocabularies---Time In Isoko For you to communicate efficiently in every language you need to know primary vocabularies in that language. In this article we have 20 vocabularies you will definitely need in everyday conversations related to time. Happy learning. Pronunciation Guide: Now —Ob ọ nana   Later— ẹsi ẹf a Never—Vievie/Kakaka/Dazigbe Today—N ẹ n ẹ Tomorrow—Od ẹ /Od ẹ notha Next tomorrow—Od ẹ no/ Od ẹ not ọ Yesterday— Od ẹ The day before yesterday—Od ẹ no This week—Oka nana Last week—Oka nukpo Next week—Oka notha This month—Amara nana This year—Ukpe nana Next year—Ukpe notha Last year—Ukpe nukpo Every day—K ẹd ẹ k ẹd ẹ Every year—Kukpe kukpe Five years ago—Ikpe isoi n ọ  i kpemu Day — ẹd ẹ Night—Aso Thank you for visiting this blog, please keep coming for more interesting articles. If you like what we are doing please share it to your family and friends. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for pronunciation guide. Thank you all!---Wha kobiruo! © Co...

Learn Isoko Language Part 17 (School Terms In Isoko)

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School Terms In Isoko (31 Phrases) In this article you will learn some primary terms that are very important in school. Pronunciation Guide  School—Isukulu Teacher—Owuh re ̣ /Itisha Student—Ọmọ-isukulu Classmate—Ọmọ-eklase University/Higher Education—Isukulu-ikpehru Whip Cane—Uviavie ̣ Whip—Fa Learn—Wuhre ̣ Teach—Wuhre ̣ Read—Se Meditate—Roro didi Apply—Fihọ iruo Concentrate—Fie ̣ rohọ otọ/muẹro họ otọ Serious—Segboja/Osegboja Brilliant—Rie ̣ obe Intelligent—Rie ̣ obe Knowledge—Eriarie ̣ Computer—Ekọmputa Book—Obe Pen—Ugbe ̣ /Ebairo Pencil—Epe ̣ nsoro Write—Kere Clean—Voro Exam—E ̣ dawọ Sign—Whobọ họ Ink—Ame-ugbe ̣ Invention—Eware nọ a bi ku Science—Otokie ̣ eriarie ̣ Technology—Oware nọ a ku Astrology—Enọ e re ̣ ro ̣ isi gbe ̣ va Engineer—Ọwena Read Other Articles   Fruits And Nuts Kitchen Items Isoko Language Everyday Vocabularies Earth Elements Week Days Months In the Year Number Counting © Copyright 2020 ...

Learn Isoko Language Part 16 (Family Relation In Isoko)

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Family Relation In Isoko 1.Family—Uviuwou 2.Father—Ọsẹ 3.Fathers—Esẹ 4.Mother—Oni 5.Mothers—Ini 6.Child—Ọmọ 7.Children—Emọ 8.Son—Ọmọ/Ọmọzae 9.Sons—Emọ/Emezae 10.Boy—Ọmọzae 11. Boys—Emezae 12. Girl—Ọmọtẹ 13. Girls —Emetẹ 14. Daughter—Ọmọ/Ọmọtẹ 15. Daughters—Emọ/Emetẹ 16. Brother—Oniọvo/Oniọvo-ọmọzae 17.Brothers—Inievo/Inievo-emezae 18.Sister—Oniọvo/Oniọvo-ọmọtẹ 19.Sisters—Inievo/Inievo-emetẹ 20.Paternal Uncle—Oniọvo ọsẹ 21.Maternal Uncle—Oniọvo oni 22.Aunt —Oniọvo ọsẹ/Oniọvo oni 23.Paternal Aunt —Oniọvo  ọsẹ 24.Maternal Aunt —Oniọvo oni 25.Cousin —Ọmo-oniọvo 26.Grandfather—Ọsẹ ologbo 27.Great-grandfather—Ọsẹ ode 28.Grandmother—Oni ologbo 29.Great-grandmother—Oni ode 30.Grandson—Oruọmọ 31.Great-grandson—Ọmọ oruọmọ 32.Great great-grandson—Esakpagodi 33. Grand daughter—Oruọmọ 34. Great-granddaughter—Ọmọ oruọmọ 35.Great great-grandaughter—Esakpagod...