Glossary
Words we work with
Real words and phrases as they are used across African languages and communities, with their closer meaning and context.
| Community / Language | Term | Closer Meaning | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
Amharic Ethiopia | fiqir | Love | Everyday word for love, carries wider cultural weight, it's the title word in Fiqir Iske Meqabir ("Love unto the Grave"), a canonical Ethiopian novel. |
Igbo Nigeria (southeast) | įhunanya (also spelled ifunanya) | Love | The core Igbo word for love; discussed in Igbo philosophy as a concept with ethical and communal weight, not only romantic feeling. |