[quote
author=adonbilivit post=27074115]these are words the average Nigerian
uses when speaking english on daily basis. i bet most of us think they
are really english words while some know they are not but still use them
because they have been sort of accepted as correct. they are no longer
considered blunders in grammar by Nigerians but if you dare use them
during interviews and other corporate activities you are on your own
(oyo). here they are:

1. sef: we often use this word in place of "anyway". i
hear people say things like "what is it sef"?

2. eiya or heiya: this is used when u feel sorry for
someone. for example, if a friend tells you armed rubbers attacked him
your response will most likely be "eiya, hope they didn't injure you
sha"?

3. sha: as you can see i used it in point 2 above. Nigerians use
it in place of the word "though". here is an example; "I am tired
but i will still work sha"...i am very much guilty of this point right
here. when i use the word "though" most people don't seem to understand
me.

4. na: hmmm, i don't even know the english word that can be
substituted with this. we tend to use it when we are trying to make
something clear to people. here is how we use it:

john: which of them bro?

james: the black one na

5. joor: this one seems to lack a substitute too. it usually
portrays some kind of aggression and anger when used. when for instance,
a guy is pestering a girl she might say something like "leave me alone
joor".

6. shey: this one is used instead of "right". it is often
applied when asking question. e.g "you saw Aminu yesterday, shey? notice
that it took the place of "right" in the sentence.[/quote]

Ephhay:
Sure!!!

Do u knw ur new name? Linus Ephhay!!

buoye1:
u jux made my day na nw.....1 mess 4 u joor

Everyone knows these are not english words mate! We just enjoying using 'em..

@op, how about the word 'fim'? As in: Children will you all keep quiet there... Janet and Ella, I said I don't want to hear any fim.

kaya09:
If this useless thread make Fp i go smoke one full bowl of weed today

eiya! it made FP. sha collect lighter and start smoking the weed na.

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danduj:
"anyways" not "anyway"

hmmm, explain what makes "anyway" wrong in the context i used it. in Fela's voice *teacher don't teach me nonsense"

And this is on the front page because of what?

hemor:

eiya! it made FP. sha collect lighter and start smoking the weed na.

you get weed?

Tulass...sounds english

Nairaland is my home
Nairaland is my teacher
Nairaland is my drinks
Nairaland, could you marry me please?

Full meaning of Nairaland
Nigeria nairaland
Amiable nairaland
International nairaland
Respective nairaland
A1 nairaland
Logistic nairaland
Able nairaland
Nutrition nairaland
Durable nairaland

oza in Isoko, is one.

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bigsmoke2:
Kobalize

implicate
Koba is yoruba

kaya09:
If this useless thread make Fp i go smoke one full bowl of weed today

Hope you did

Abi !

Me nko, I go join too

'Noni' is use to replace 'like that' e.g either u like it or not, u must go noni

adonbilivit:
sleep of fingers! typo!!

That was obvious, man. I am just having fun. I have got nothing but love and respect for ya.

Shebi is not left out

Op You Can Also Add "Mbòk". Used To Underline Angst. Eg: South Africa Can Return Our $9.3m Already Mbòk

Note: "Mbòk" Is An Ibibio (Akwa Ibom) Word Meaning "Please".

Bosville:
Did u Just use D wORD "CUM" hehehehe

. Chisoss.

sage2:


That was obvious, man. I am just having fun. I have got nothing but love and respect for ya.

you just reminded me of wizkid's response to what samklef said about him today...is that line wizzy influenced? hehehe....one love

frankezi:


Lol. Abi u resemble linda ikeji 4 him hice? Tell am say you no dey fear google

. We are in nigeria. We dont sue. No1 gves a damn

kellyJames5:
Eleyi gidi gan!
Please don't ask me the meaning because I don't know ni

lol!. i don die for laugh here o!


this one is strong!, i said this one is strong!. bring the holy cane!!!

[b][/b][color=#550000][/color]e eva tell us say his nose no gbadun

tomiobj:
. We are in nigeria. We dont sue. No1 gves a damn

let him copy it already na. acknowledge me sha. i wont sue him but i go carry am go court

Those words are not english at all. If u re educated at all,you won't be posting this kind of stuff here.

Richie0974:
Who doesn't know those words ain't English

I tire o. Joblessness can lead to silly creativity.

frankkydee:
Those words are not english at all. If u re educated at all,you won't be posting this kind of stuff here.

this issue of not being educated is over flogged here already. i just put this out for those who don't know. don't say i am not educated coz u don't know who is behind the screen. i posted it coz i know they are not english words but i use them too sometimes as a NIgerian. it just occured to me some people might actually think they are english

barackohandso:
What about 'kukuma' ?

Kukuma is Hausa word substitutes you better !

Kukuma drink your oshomo finish make we dey ex

You better / you had better / better finish your oshomo

Nah substitutes now with several Ws.

Oya nowwww. Oya naah