Formal:
* "Nna ekele" (pronounced: Nna eh-keh-leh): This literally means "father thanks" and is used in a formal setting, like thanking someone for a gift or service.
Informal:
* "Ekele" (pronounced: eh-keh-leh): This is a shorter version of "nna ekele" and can be used in more informal situations.
* "Daalụ" (pronounced: dah-loo): This is another common way to say "thank you" and is used in both formal and informal situations.
* "Cheta m" (pronounced: cheh-tah m): This means "remember me" and is a way of acknowledging someone's thanks, but it can also imply that you expect something in return.
Other ways to express gratitude:
* "Mmadu ka mma" (pronounced: mmah-doo ka ma): This literally means "people are good" and is a way of expressing gratitude in a more indirect way.
* "Ihe di mma" (pronounced: ee-heh dee ma): This means "it is good" and can be used to express gratitude for something specific.
The best way to say "you are welcome" in Igbo depends on the context of the situation and your relationship with the person you are talking to.