Ìgbò Days and Time

Learning the Days of the Week in the Ìgbò Language is an important step toward speaking the language in everyday life. Igbo names the days of the week, starting with the four traditional market days (Izu): Eke, Orie, Afor, and Nkwo. The language also uses special words for time references like táà (today), echí (tomorrow), and ǹchá (yesterday).

On this page, you’ll explore the four market days, the seven Western days of the week, along with practical terms that help you talk about events in the past, present, and future. With these words, you will be able to ask and answer questions about time, plan activities, and carry on natural conversations in Igbo.