"Nwaanyi ahu juru anya." Kedu ihe juru anya putara?

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The question asks for the meaning of the Igbo idiomatic expression juru anya as used in the sentence "Nwaanyi ahu juru anya" (That woman was surprised/amazed).

"Juru anya" is a common Igbo idiom that literally translates to "filled the eye" or "asked the eye," but idiomatically it means to be surprised, amazed, or astonished. When something "juru anya," it means it caused wonder or amazement. The correct meaning is therefore Nwee ihe ijuanya (to be surprised/to experience amazement).

The other options do not match: "Nwetara mmeri" (won a victory) describes success, not surprise. "Na-esi nri" (cooking food) describes a domestic activity. "Koro akoro" (told a story/narrated) describes storytelling. None of these capture the sense of wonder or astonishment conveyed by the idiom "juru anya."

Exam tip: Igbo idiomatic expressions (okwu ilu/okwu omenaala) are frequently tested. Their meanings cannot be deduced word-by-word; you must learn each idiom's figurative meaning as a unit.