What is "Bowing" in Igbo and how to say it?

American English

bowing

bowing-ịkpọ isi ala.svg

Igbo

ịkpọ isi ala

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engagement ring-NOTAVAILABLE.svg

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Example sentences

American EnglishIn some countries, bowing is a common greeting.

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