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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Jeezuzpick(m): 4:37am On Jul 13, 2013
Freiburger: "Balcony" instead of "Varanda" grin grin

They are both correct.

Veranda na for Bungalow/Ground Floor while Balcony na for upper floors.

K?

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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Jeezuzpick(m): 4:45am On Jul 13, 2013
adeduchess: When u say faucet instead of tap,

Both are correct.

Faucet na for sink, Tap na de odda ones wey dey outside....

Ohhhh boy....
I won't do this again!

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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by lepasharon(f): 5:16am On Jul 13, 2013
We need one for british nigerians..
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by kennyfao(m): 5:17am On Jul 13, 2013
Ventilation,instead of make breeze enter,
Wow!!! This is funny I can't just stop laughing.
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Nobody: 5:21am On Jul 13, 2013
lepasharon: We need one for british nigerians..

"That puts the cats amongst the pigeons" instead of "kasala don burst".

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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by ozoemeka(m): 5:59am On Jul 13, 2013
LMAO so true!!

Abu Mikey: You Know You Are An Americanized Nigerian If You
Now Say,
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"Truck" instead of "Lorry"
"SUV" instead of "Jeep"
"Never mind" instead of "Fashi"
"Wassup?" instead of "How far now?"
"Hood" instead of "Bonnet"
"Trunk" instead of "Boot"
"Gas" instead of "fuel"
"Fries" instead of "Chips"
"Fireworks/Firecrackers" instead of "Banga/
Knockout"
"Soda" instead of "Minerals"
"Detergent" instead of "OMO"
"silly" instead of "Mumu/Ode"
"Concrete" instead of "Cement"
"Trash Can" instead of "Dust bin"
"Power is out" instead of "NEPA has taken light"
"Cop" instead of "Police"
"Later" instead of "We go yarn"
"Graduate" instead of "Pass out"
"Security Guard" instead of "Gateman"
"Cookie" instead of "Biscuit"
"Pants" instead of "trousers"
"Underwear" instead of "pant"
"Extensions" instead of "Attachment"
"Cornrows" instead of "weave"
"French braids" instead of "Dee-dee"
"Weave" instead of "weave-on"
"Suitcase" instead of "Box"
"Sneakers" instead of "Canvas"
"Soccer" instead of "Football"
"Motorcycle" instead of "okada"
"Flip-flops" instead of "slippers" (more like "silpas"
"Nail polish" instead of "Cotex"
"Hallway" instead of "Corridor"
"Living/Sitting Room" instead of "Palor'
"Balcony" instead of "Varanda"
"Poke" instead of "Chook"
"Pen" instead of " Biro/Bic"
"Ballpoint pen" instead of "Eleganza"
"VW Bug" instead of "Beettle"
"Negative 5" instead of "minus 5"
"Twenty five hundred" instead of "two thousand five
hundred"
"Boss" instead of "Oga"
"Circle" instead of "roundabout"
"Apartment building" instead of "block of flats"
"Flashlight" instead of "torch"
"Conjuctivitis" instead of "Apollo
"wife-beater" instead of "singlet"
"dreadlocks" instead of "da da"
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Aedesmuskeeto: 6:22am On Jul 13, 2013
Jeezuzpick:

They are both correct.

Veranda na for Bungalow/Ground Floor while Balcony na for upper floors.

K?
i think he meant "balcony instead of domot"
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by UjSizzle(f): 6:30am On Jul 13, 2013
lmao una dey madt oo chai my ribs cheesy




Liquor instead of 'HOT'
Noodles instead of 'Indomie'
Seasoning cubes instead of 'Maggi'
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Eloghosa78: 6:35am On Jul 13, 2013
Illuminate instead of Ogboni.,.Lwkmd!!!. Abeg I still like the Nigerian version of those words/phrase more.
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by drlizzy(f): 6:36am On Jul 13, 2013
Seasoning instead of Maggi.
Detergent instead of Omo.
Kid instead of Pikin.
Beverages instead of Tea.
Cab instead of Taxi.
White house instead of Aso Rock.
Tricycle instead of Keke Napep
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by albacete(m): 6:37am On Jul 13, 2013
valicious1: Yard' instead of 'house'
shade instead of shop
braezzy instead of bra
shimmy instead of .........
brassier

pri3stess: Chips instead of crisps.
Trunk instead of boot.
Glove compartment instead of pidgeon hole.
Ping pong instead of table tennis.
Living room instead of sitting room.
Cellphone instead of mobile phone.
Candy instead of sweets.
i no gree i beg to disagree.
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by jackydon(m): 7:02am On Jul 13, 2013
My girlfriend instead of my woman
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by 99cent: 7:18am On Jul 13, 2013
high fructose corn syrup instead of sugar
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by gtim4uall: 7:18am On Jul 13, 2013
Smart phone instead black berry. . .

Cab instead of taxi, , ,

cookin gass instead of kerosine. . .(4 some firewood)

marijuana instead of
i g b o

packaged water instead of pure water.

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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by ketoprofen(m): 7:29am On Jul 13, 2013
Vaitamins(American)- instead of Vitamins
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by DECOtech(m): 7:38am On Jul 13, 2013
[quote author=Abu Mikey]You Know You Are An Americanized Nigerian If You
Now Say,
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"Power is out" instead of "NEPA has don taken take light"
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Nobody: 7:38am On Jul 13, 2013
So, I'm an "Americanized" Nigerian?? Cool! cool
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Nobody: 7:42am On Jul 13, 2013
lucenzo: bottom instead of nyansh
butts instead nyash / otele
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Nobody: 7:49am On Jul 13, 2013
lucenzo: bottom instead of nyansh
butts or. A*s instead nyash / otele
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by solacec4t(f): 7:50am On Jul 13, 2013
dayokanu: [size=14pt]"Toothpaste instead of macleans

Seasoning instead of Ajinomotor

Detergent instead of Omo/Surf

Metro bus instead of BRT/Molue

Obese/Overweight instead of orobo

"Model-like figure" instead of "HIV patient"[/size]

lol

Maclean is a brand of toothpaste.....we also have closeup,colgate,crest etc.
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Raypawer(m): 8:06am On Jul 13, 2013
CFCfan: Abraham Lincoln instead of Buhari.

Kim Kardashian instead of Tonto Dikeh

Amber Rose instead of Vanneni

laf wan kil mi!
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Mospring(m): 8:31am On Jul 13, 2013
wife beater or hings/singlet... aint convinced @al!.bruv.....
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by batteryempty(m): 8:33am On Jul 13, 2013
Its actually called checking account.



delors: 'To go' instead of 'take away'
'Chequing' instead of 'savings account'
'mean' instead of 'wicked'
'debit/interac' insead of 'ATM card'
...

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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Mospring(m): 8:34am On Jul 13, 2013
Freiburger: "Balcony" instead of "Varanda" grin grin
or better still Sit out!....ish!
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Nobody: 8:41am On Jul 13, 2013
Anorexic instead of slendo(or HIV victim)
Dyslexic instead of olodo rabata..lol
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by batteryempty(m): 8:45am On Jul 13, 2013
2PAC instead of Dagrin


gigtom: cigarette instead of cigar
marijuana instead of igbo
prostitute instead of asewo/ olosho
uncle instead of bros
kanye west instead of Dagrin
;D2PAC instead of Dagrin


gigtom: cigarette instead of cigar
marijuana instead of igbo
prostitute instead of asewo/ olosho
uncle instead of bros
kanye west instead of Dagrin
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by batteryempty(m): 8:51am On Jul 13, 2013
Who tell you say the guy no know?

solace-c4t:


lol

Maclean is a brand of toothpaste.....we also have closeup,colgate,crest etc.
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Nobody: 8:56am On Jul 13, 2013
Hey instead of haace
Enter instead of jasi
Towel instead of tawel
Hide instead of kpomo
Arkham asylum instead of yaba left

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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by DOD1: 9:08am On Jul 13, 2013
I think it is "bike" instead of "okada"
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by JbravoAdodger(m): 9:30am On Jul 13, 2013
Thnx ppls I'm officially homesick now angry

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Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Ogegod87: 10:18am On Jul 13, 2013
 =))˚°◦ see as laff <//>. won . comot my
_\\_ waist


Fairly used instead of aloko/okirika/ bend down select
Re: You Know You Are An "Americanized" Nigerian If You Say Any Of These.. by Nobody: 10:51am On Jul 13, 2013
Idowuogbo:
Looolz... Bush meat!

I call my knickers "PAIYINT". grin
lol lol

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