ǹkwuma
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Meanings
a speech used instead of another that would be considered harsh, impolite, or unpleasant; euphemism
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Examples
Ndị okenye na-eji ǹkwuma ekwu okwu n'ihu ụmụaka.
— Elders use euphemisms when speaking in front of children.
Ejila okwu ọjọọ kwuo ya, jiri ǹkwuma.
— Don't use harsh words for it, use a euphemism.
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