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How do you say God bless in Igbo language?

There isn't a direct equivalent of "God bless" in Igbo. However, you can express the sentiment in several ways:

* "Chukwu gozie gi" (pronounced "Choo-koo goo-zee gee"): This literally translates to "God bless you" and is the most common way to express a blessing in Igbo.

* "N'ime obi ebere Chukwu" (pronounced "N'ee-may oh-bee eh-beh-ray Choo-koo"): This means "May God's mercy be with you" and is a more formal way of expressing a blessing.

* "Chukwu nọnye gi" (pronounced "Choo-koo no-nye gee"): This means "God be with you" and is a more general way of expressing good wishes.

You can also use other phrases depending on the context, such as:

* "Ka Chineke chebe gi" (pronounced "Ka Chi-nay-kay cheh-beh gee"): This means "May God protect you."

* "Ka Chineke mee ka i gaa nke oma" (pronounced "Ka Chi-nay-kay may ka ee gah nke oh-mah"): This means "May God make you prosper."

Ultimately, the best way to express a blessing in Igbo depends on the specific situation and your relationship with the person you are blessing.

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