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Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Nobody: 7:12pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
So nigerians can't spell "definition"?....my God!! |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by cnnamoko(m): 7:14pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Even the post came with some flaws: Misspell and Misspelled? Someone please check it. I think its misspelt by Nigerians not misspelled |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Nobody: 7:17pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Ilaje44: It actually isn't. Unless Nigerian English has different grammar rules? |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by rashygenius: 7:18pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Most nigerians dont knw aw to spell a person 4rm GHANA.Most write Ghanian instead of GHANAIAN 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by IbnuUche(m): 7:18pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
adonbilivit: "adonbilivit" instead of i don't believe itnairalandian slangs |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Bertbert: 7:19pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Principal: are you the new english teacher posted to our school? New english teacher. : Yes sir, I are |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by hatux: 7:19pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
cirmuell: I don't expect you to understand! |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by cirmuell(m): 7:20pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
hatux:go back to check the edited post. |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Nobody: 7:23pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Most English speakers worldwide cannot tell the difference between "cease" and "seize". |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Timijo(m): 7:23pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
dammyjay93: 1. “Goodluck.”This is probably the most misspelled word in Nigeria today. The reason is obvious: it’s the first name of Nigeria’s current president, Goodluck Jonathan. But there is no word like “goodluck”--or, its other variant,badluck-- in the English language; there is only “good luck”--and "bad luck." Good luck denotes an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes, a stroke of luck, or an unexpected piece of good fortune. That someone would be named “Good Luck” (which has now been rendered “Goodluck” in error) is itself evidence of insufficient familiarity with the rules and idiomatic rhythm of the English language.@op, you tried. But you should have said some people instead of saying Nigerians. As a matter of fact, I do spell all those words correctly and I know there are many Nigerians who do the same. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by hatux: 7:23pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
cirmuell: go back to check the edited post.Which edited post? |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Nobody: 7:24pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
"give you an advice" It should be "give you advice", advice is an uncountable noun. You can give "some advice" or "a piece of advice", but not "an advice". "Please advice him." It should be "Please advise him." News is another uncountable noun. "A good news" is wrong. It is "good news" or "some good news" or "a bit of good news". 8 Likes |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by MichaelAustin(m): 7:25pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
*she is mature not she is matured *check point not checking point 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Nobody: 7:26pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
.....ok |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by 2scorehigh(m): 7:27pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Just20: Use of "AM" instead of "I'm" I think this one is the most common. In fact, it has become so habitual that people don't even notice the error anymore. 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by cirmuell(m): 7:28pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Using "Am" instead of "I am". Use "I am" or reconstruct the statement. Some people do misuse Altogether & All together. "Altogether" means completely wholly while "All together" means all gathered in one place. Though most of us are guilty of this one. the word "Ain't" remains in poor standing in English language, It is not a true contraction of "am not" "are not", or "is not". |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by cirmuell(m): 7:30pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
hatux: Which edited post?I've actually edited that post you quoted. I was modifying it when you made that post. |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by ZACHIE: 7:32pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
cnnamoko: Even the post came with some flaws: Misspell and Misspelled? Someone please check it. I think its misspelt by Nigerians not misspelledBoth spellings are correct. 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by cirmuell(m): 7:32pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
rashygenius: Most nigerians dont knw aw to spell a person 4rm GHANA.Most write Ghanian instead of GHANAIANguilty of this sometimes |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by darqly(m): 7:33pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Knees instead of Kneels.... This is a daily occurrence on nairaland. Why would anyone get on his kneels to beg? |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by ZACHIE: 7:37pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
MichaelAustin: *she is mature Both are appropriate depending on the intended meaning. Abeg,English is complicated enough....make una no turn oldman head upside down 1 Like |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Nobody: 7:37pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
full-fledged not full-fleshed |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by ZACHIE: 7:39pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
brainy4oli: kerosine. The right spelling is kerosene.Shut up! Both are correct. |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by ZACHIE: 7:41pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
epospiky: Aha! Just learnt something today. deft slap not dirty slap as commonly used. Please is it afterall or after all? 'Afterall' we learn daily. AFTER ALL it is. |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Nobody: 7:41pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
"Laps" (the body part) is so wrong. "Lap". Unless it's multiple people. Otherwise, it's one lap per person. 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by kemiola89(f): 7:41pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
fairheven: U sayin,good and luck can not co-exist?Are u indirectly saying,mr.president is not good luck but,bad luck? Doyin Okukpe over to youYou couldn't have said it any better. |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by meelorlah(f): 7:42pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
Maintenance not maintainance 1 Like |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Audinowing(m): 7:42pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
dammyjay93: 1. “Goodluck.”This is probably the most misspelled word in Nigeria today. The reason is obvious: it’s the first name of Nigeria’s current president, Goodluck Jonathan. But there is no word like “goodluck”--or, its other variant,badluck-- in the English language; there is only “good luck”--and "bad luck." Good luck denotes an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes, a stroke of luck, or an unexpected piece of good fortune. That someone would be named “Good Luck” (which has now been rendered “Goodluck” in error) is itself evidence of insufficient familiarity with the rules and idiomatic rhythm of the English language.Op are u OK? So your explanation of number 4 will not be complete until u insult your President. must u say our amiable president ve loose tongue? pls be guided . Karma is real o 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by nnomy3: 7:45pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
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Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by mummyson26(m): 7:46pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
driving license insteadof drivers license 1 Like |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by Just20(f): 7:46pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
2scorehigh:very true. Ahhh it breaks my heart seriously |
Re: 10 Words Nigerians Commonly Misspell by ZACHIE: 7:46pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
JerryJJZ: comittee is wrong, its committee, seperate is wrong its separate, Micheal is wrong its MichaelOga teacher,hear yourself ooooo It is Its No kill persin o 1 Like |
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