NRỤGOSI NA NKỌWA NNỌCHIAHA N’UTỌASỤSỤ IZHI

Abstract

This study explores the pronominal system of the Ìzhí dialect, a variant of Igbo. Pronouns, which replace noun phrases or single nouns, are important in both grammar and style. In Ìzhí, personal pronouns are categorized by person, number, and case, with unique forms and distributions compared to Standard Igbo. Notably, Ìzhí lacks gender distinction in personal pronouns. The study also examines impersonal, reflexive, interrogative, possessive, quantifying, and demonstrative pronouns. It highlights their specific usages and forms in Ìzhí. The distinct syntactic and morphological features of Ìzhí pronouns provide insights into the linguistic complexity of this dialect, contributing to the broader understanding of Igbo language variations. The findings underscore the complex interplay between syntax and morphology in pronoun usage within Ìzhí.