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ọnwa ị na-eti
What does ọnwa ị na-eti mean?
A poetic way of telling someone their fortunes have turned bright — that they've become wealthy or are currently thriving.
"Ọnwa ị na-eti these days — new car, new house, everything!"
Origin
Documented Otu-Onitsha (Onitsha market) economic-life slang in Nkamigbo & Eme (2011); literally 'your moon is shining,' meaning you are wealthy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ọnwa Ị Na-eti mean?
It's a compliment meaning you are wealthy or thriving — literally 'your moon is shining.'
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