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How bodi?
How you dey?
How far?
Wetin?
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What does 'I no no' mean?
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Translate 'I no sabi'.
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What does 'I dey fine' mean?
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What does 'Wetin dey happen?' mean?
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What does 'wahala' refer to?
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What does 'Why you dey give me wahala?' mean?
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Translate 'Comot!'.
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What does 'Dem send you?' ask?
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What does 'Gi mi' mean?
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What does 'I wan chop' mean?
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What does 'Come chop' mean?
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What does 'abeg' mean?
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Translate 'E no get home training'.
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What does 'How dey go dey go?' mean?
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What does 'Ehen?' mean?
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What does 'You sabi now' mean?
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What does 'Wetin make am sick?' ask?
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What does 'Make I hear word' mean?
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What does 'Shake bodi' mean?
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What does 'Sontin dey do you' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'na'?
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What does 'you hear?' mean?
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What does 'You go see' mean?
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Study Notes
Basic Nigerian Pidgin Phrases
- How bodi? / How you dey? / How far?: Common greetings meaning "How are you doing?" or simply "Hi".
- Wetin?: Translates to "What?", often used to ask for clarification.
- I no no / I no sabi: Phrases meaning "I don't know" and "I don't understand," respectively, reflecting limited knowledge or understanding.
- I dey fine: A response indicating "I'm fine".
- Wetin dey happen?: Meaning "What's happening?", used to inquire about ongoing events.
Expressions of Trouble and Reactions
- wahala: Translates to "trouble/problems".
- Why you dey give me wahala?: Asking, "Why are you giving me so many problems?".
- Comot! / Comot for road: Means "Get out of here!" and "Make way".
- Dem send you?: A rhetorical question implying annoyance, translating to "Have you been sent to torment me?".
Requests and Offers
- Gi mi: A straightforward way to say "Give it to me".
- I wan chop / Come chop: Phrases meaning "I want to eat" and "Come and eat".
- abeg: Means "please", a polite request term.
Emotional Responses
- vex: Translates to "upset".
- Make you no vex me!: Means "Don't upset me!".
- That man be wayo: Suggests "That man is a fraud" indicating deceit.
Cultural References
- butta my bread: Refers to "answered prayers".
- God don butta my bread: Means "God has answered my prayers", indicating divine favor.
Asserting Authority and Instructions
- I go land you slap: A warning that translates to "I will slap you".
- Listen well well: An instruction to "Pay attention".
- hear word: Means "obey instruction".
Conversations and Rhetorical Questions
- Abi? / Na so?: Rhetorical questions meaning "Isn't it?" and "Is that so?" to seek agreement.
- Wetin make I do? / Wetin make am sick?: Phrases meaning "What should I do?" and "What made you sick?".
- Ehen?: A phrase meaning "So what?" that can express curiosity or indifference.
Descriptive Terms
- sontin: Translates to "something".
- Wetin dey do you: Indicates that "There is something wrong with you".
- e no get home training: Suggests someone "wasn't raised right", reflecting poor upbringing or manners.
General Vocabulary
- dey, don, go, make, na, wey: Basic verbs in Pidgin representing "is", "has", "will", "should I", "it is", and "who", respectively.
- You sabi now: Meaning "You know how it is", used when someone has a shared experience or understanding.
These phrases and expressions reflect the casual and conversational nature of Nigerian Pidgin, showcasing cultural nuances and common vernacular in everyday interactions.
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This quiz introduces basic phrases in Nigerian Pidgin, a popular creole language. Participants will learn common expressions used in everyday conversations, making it easier to communicate in various social settings. Perfect for beginners eager to grasp the essentials of this vibrant language.