Basic Verbs

1. Ịga

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Infinitives begin with ị- / i-. Ịga (to go) becomes ana m aga ("I am going").

2. Ịbịa

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are

3. Iri nri

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals

4. Ịṅụ

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine

5. Ịzụta

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something

6. Ịhụ

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something

7. Ichere

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet

8. Achọrọ m ịga

   I want to go

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a destination in a taxi or at a counter

9. Achọrọ m iri nri

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want

10. Achọrọ m nke a

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at something and say it — works as an order on its own

11. Achọghị m ya

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout

12. Ana m achọ ya

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    For naming what you are looking for — showing a photo speeds it up

13. Enwere m ya

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically

14. Enweghị m ya

    I don't have it

    Usage

    To state you do not have something — small change or a card, say

15. Achọrọ m iwepụta ego

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first

16. Achọrọ m idobe ebe

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    To offer to book a room, a table or a tour

17. Biko nyere m aka na nke a

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine

18. Biko gwa m

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information — directions or times, for instance

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