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Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Bibol(f): 10:44pm On Oct 13, 2014
dagbenga:
Wen last did u read a current dictionary? My friend go n get one n THANK ME with UR KNEELS.......

It's KNEES Sir not KNEELS. Even if you check the internet, the only sites where it is used are Nigerian sites. You know why? Because it's "Nigerian English". Some words are grammatically wrong but due to constant usage, now sound right. Same goes for the word opportuned. You won't find these words in trusted dictionaries. Learn to accept simple corrections, it's not a sign of weakness. It will help you.

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Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by richard870(m): 10:44pm On Oct 13, 2014
Words like: 'shebi' , 'nko' & 'sharap' .....'sharap' is usually used when some 'local champions' wnt 2 impress ppl around dem
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by misshoree(f): 10:47pm On Oct 13, 2014
SmellMyFart:
it speaks volumes for itself sweery. Check back the post and see the number of "likes" I have amassed.

I wonder how your boyfriend manage to make you smile wink.

tongue
we all have our opinion.I can assure yu that people just liked it.nothing is funny about it.
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by misshoree(f): 10:48pm On Oct 13, 2014
richard870:
Words like: 'shebi' , 'nko' & 'sharap' .....'sharap' is usually used when some 'local champions' wnt 2 impress ppl around dem
hasty generalization

I use sharap and that doesn't make me local


In short sharap tongue
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Dolcilicious(f): 10:50pm On Oct 13, 2014
shockwave91:

jst can't stop laffing

Why? cheesy
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 10:51pm On Oct 13, 2014
misshoree:
we all have our opinion.I can assure yu that people just liked it.nothing is funny about it.
if you say so .......... *shrugs*.

By the way, I just got 10likes now grin. Lemme check.

Oh my God!! shocked. It's the same post. wink
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Dolcilicious(f): 10:52pm On Oct 13, 2014
kaya09:

Lol,this mods sure dnt like me
Really? undecided

Hope ure sha high?thats what i wanna know
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by STENON(f): 10:59pm On Oct 13, 2014
It is a must for me to comment on this topic. When I was in SS1, we were asked to write an essay and Been a Yoruba Girl and I always Hear the word "Akoba" or in shortened form as "Koba" i.e. to Implicate someone.....so In the course of writting my essay assignment, after writting a Few Lines, I just wrote it there that....

and this can "Kobalise" them.
Instead of writting, .....And This can Implicate them....


I was Really Disgraced in the class on that day by my English Teacher....It was an Unforgetable Experience for me

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Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Rikidony(m): 11:02pm On Oct 13, 2014
adonbilivit:
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.

AND THIS THING MADE FP angry angry
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 11:02pm On Oct 13, 2014
Instead of saying "na"......say "of cause"
Instead of "joor".......say "please"
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by obeypsam(f): 11:05pm On Oct 13, 2014
I love this post! I'm a living victim so i'll work on it
Rikidony:


AND THIS THING MADE FP angry angry
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Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by wayodude(m): 11:09pm On Oct 13, 2014
Trafficator??!!
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Silentnoise(m): 11:13pm On Oct 13, 2014
barackohandso:
What about 'kukuma' ?
Kukuma could mean any of the below pending on the usage
1. Quickly
2. Just
3. Try and
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Richie0974: 11:27pm On Oct 13, 2014
adonismuller:
I made ur likes 100....."Shey" you will pay me "ba"?
made it 100....how did u do it...liked it a hundred times over??
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by sholaybest44(m): 11:45pm On Oct 13, 2014
we have yoruba pigin, also we have yoruba english, so blame nobody...
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by UuzbaGuuzba: 12:04am On Oct 14, 2014
[bTrafficator][/b]

Bet you didn't know that. Check the best english dictionary. It is not there.
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by SMARTgurUxxxxxxx(m): 12:29am On Oct 14, 2014
nnaa nawa o! ;Dnnaa nawa o!
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by CAMNEWTON4PRES: 12:49am On Oct 14, 2014
Oh my gosh grin grin grin 3 gbosa 4 u
SmellMyFart:
This people go just dey disturb person even on monday. Mtchewwww


"KNOCK KNOCK!"


ME: Who's there?

"Jehovah's Witness."


ME: Nobody dey house. angry


"But you just ans...."


ME: I SAY NOBODY DEY HOUSE!!angry This na their dog, Bingo!!!



grin
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 1:48am On Oct 14, 2014
Dolcilicious:


Why? cheesy
u no why
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 2:55am On Oct 14, 2014
Kennethco:
are u sure ur nose gbadun sha??
shey space dey for me to book sha and she I told
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by chronique(m): 4:20am On Oct 14, 2014
@ OP: I mean no harm,but would love to know the schools you attended and what part of the country you schooled in. Maybe it would help me understand you better,on how you think someone would think these words are English words. Whosoever thinks these words are English words,must have had a very very poor standard of education or,probably grew up in the village. Majority of the words there are pidgin. Moreover,try and understand that people are not so daft and dull. You'd be shocked to know that a lot of people know that there's an English word called "akin".
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by adonbilivit: 6:35am On Oct 14, 2014
snowprince07:
Picture or adonbilivit undecided grin
please na
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 6:41am On Oct 14, 2014
Dolcilicious:

Really? undecided

Hope ure sha high?thats what i wanna know
yea,ur wish came thru
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 6:42am On Oct 14, 2014
misshoree:
something like that
Awwwww,despicable you!
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Jetjacky(m): 7:06am On Oct 14, 2014
SmellMyFart:
This people go just dey disturb person even on monday. Mtchewwww


"KNOCK KNOCK!"


ME: Who's there?

"Jehovah's Witness."


ME: Nobody dey house. angry


"But you just ans...."


ME: I SAY NOBODY DEY HOUSE!!angry This na their dog, Bingo!!!



grin
Lol th grin
SmellMyFart:
This people go just dey disturb person even on monday. Mtchewwww


"KNOCK KNOCK!"


ME: Who's there?

"Jehovah's Witness."


ME: Nobody dey house. angry


"But you just ans...."


ME: I SAY NOBODY DEY HOUSE!!angry This na their dog, Bingo!!!



grin
Lol those people they disturb like die. lmao grin
SmellMyFart:
This people go just dey disturb person even on monday. Mtchewwww


"KNOCK KNOCK!"


ME: Who's there?

"Jehovah's Witness."


ME: Nobody dey house. angry


"But you just ans...."


ME: I SAY NOBODY DEY HOUSE!!angry This na their dog, Bingo!!!



grin
Lol th grin
SmellMyFart:
This people go just dey disturb person even on monday. Mtchewwww


"KNOCK KNOCK!"


ME: Who's there?

"Jehovah's Witness."


ME: Nobody dey house. angry


"But you just ans...."


ME: I SAY NOBODY DEY HOUSE!!angry This na their dog, Bingo!!!



grin
Lol those people they disturb like die. lmao
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by saalma(f): 7:17am On Oct 14, 2014
For heaven's sakes OP, did u actually think that those words were English words? shocked shocked Omo! U still get change to go collect for your primary school o lipsrsealed
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 7:19am On Oct 14, 2014
Y would anyone think these words are english words..
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by jorospet2(m): 7:25am On Oct 14, 2014
The one I hear and use almost on a daily basis is 'o'. As in "I don't know the answer to this question o, it's a question for the gods!'
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Jhayson(m): 7:29am On Oct 14, 2014
kellyJames5:
Eleyi gidi gan!
Please don't ask me the meaning because I don't know ni
***Eleyi gidi gan = this one is strong ooooo grin
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by peter4d2(m): 7:43am On Oct 14, 2014
Is like I'm hungry too
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by adonbilivit: 8:10am On Oct 14, 2014
saalma:
For heaven's sakes OP, did u actually think that those words were English words? shocked shocked Omo! U still get change to go collect for your primary school o lipsrsealed
i dash u d change

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