---
language:
- ig
tags:
- language
- igbo
size_categories:
- 500K<n<2M
license: apache-2.0
---

## Igbo Dataset

The vocabulary foundation is organized by linguistic categories (pronouns, verbs, nouns, adjectives) with over 200 core [Igbo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igbo_people) words.

Linguistic Accuracy: The vocabulary accurately reflects Igbo grammar patterns, including:

+ Proper tone marks (ị, ọ, ụ, ṅ)
+ Igbo-specific grammatical constructions
+ Present continuous tense with "na-" prefix
+ Appropriate verb conjugations and noun formations

Cultural Integration: Unlike generic datasets, this includes:

+ Traditional Igbo proverbs (ilu) with explanations
+ Cultural practices like Iri ji (New Yam Festival)
+ Marriage customs and bride price traditions
+ Traditional greetings and social interactions

### Data Types

+ Synthetic sentences (35%) - Basic vocabulary combinations
+ Pattern variations (18%) - Grammar pattern practice
+ Conversations (15%) - Real dialogue examples
+ Q&A pairs (12%) - Knowledge testing
+ Translations (8%) - Igbo-English pairs
+ Grammar (5%) - Linguistic structure
+ Culture (4%) - Traditional knowledge
+ Stories (2%) - Narrative completion
+ Proverbs (1%) - Wisdom sayings

### Citation

If you find this work relevant or helpful to your work, please kindly cite it:

```
@misc{igbodataset,
  title={Igbo Dataset}, 
  author={Finbarrs Oketunji},
  year={2025}
}
```

### Copyright

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