An Analysis of Igbo Proverbs and Idioms

Authors

  • Bertram A. Okolo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17161/KWPL.1808.496

Keywords:

Igbo language-- Proverbs

Abstract

This paper looks at Igbo proverbs and idioms in the light of the existing linguistic theories. It tries to show that application of the current linguistic theories in the interpretation of Igbo proverbs and idioms will be futile without a consideration of context, pragmatics and the people's cultural tradition.

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Vol. 10 (1985): Kansas Working Papers in Linguistics: Volume 10, (1985)

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How to Cite

Okolo, . B. A. (1985). An Analysis of Igbo Proverbs and Idioms. Kansas Working Papers in Linguistics, 10, 33-55. https://doi.org/10.17161/KWPL.1808.496