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| 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:08pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
When we tell you that Nigerians are interesting set of people, we mean it in every way. There are some phrases we use that will get you confused if you are not a Nigerian. These phrases could sound funny when you hear them but then, only Nigerians can relate with them. Most of these phrases are phrases that are being used daily; Nigerians say them a lot when going through their business. If you hang around them from time to time, you are most likely to be infected with their way of life and start to use some of the phrases they use while conversing. Without wasting much time, let us look at some of the phrases Nigerians use while communicating. Some of these phrases would no doubt leave you confused as you may not be able to decode what they are actually trying to say. Find some of these phrases below: Source: https://www.naij.com/868214-10-nigerian-phrases-will-leave-confused-not-nigerian.html cc: lalasticlala, seun, mynd44, Fynestboi, Dominique |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:10pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
1. Hear the smell Nigerians are weird. They would use this phrase when they are trying to call your attention to a smell or odor. They would rather say hear the smell instead of perceive the smell. It is only in Nigeria that the nose can be confused with the ears. Those who use this phrase speak the Yoruba language a lot. That is the only way you can explain this phrase as it is being relayed the way a typical Yoruba man will say it in his language.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by tsamson(m): 10:12pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:12pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
2. I’m coming Now this will leave you feeling totally lost; a Nigerian could tell you he is coming when he is actually on his way out. This is a typical Nigerian’s way of saying I’ll be right back. So the next time you hear this, just make sure you tell them ‘bye’ as it could take a while before they return.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:15pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
3. Dress for me If you are not a Nigerian, you may go on and do something totally different upon hearing this phrase. When this phrase is being said by a Nigerian, he wants you to adjust and make space for him. Thus, it is a typical Nigerian’s way of saying ‘please create a space for me’ or better still ‘let me share your space with you’. If you are not a Nigerian, you may confuse this with putting on accessories and wearing special clothes to impress the speaker.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:19pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
4. Don’t go and be doing shaky shaky there Now this is funny, at this point we agree that only Nigerians can understand themselves. Reading the above phrase, you will agree with us that it is meaningless and confusing. But when you hear this from Nigerians, they are probably trying to encourage somebody by telling him to be brave. Therefore, the above phrase means to be brave and not fidget.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:22pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
5. Stop lying on me If you hear a man telling your wife over the phone to stop lying on him, a thousand lethal thoughts could pass through your mind if you are not a Nigerian. You would get the whole thing totally wrong and assume something else is going on. However, Nigerians say this when they ought to say ‘stop lying against me’. This phrase is quite common in Nigeria with virtually every Nigerian speaking that way.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:25pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
6. I will show you pepper When Nigerians say they will show you pepper, do not assume they are talking about showing you tomatoes and green peppers. They are trying to tell you they will deal with you. Nigerians say this when they are not pleased with someone; this is their own way of being vengeful. Nigerians mean they will get back at you for doing something to them when they use the phrase. You had better watch out when you hear this.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Affable0709(m): 10:26pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:27pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
7. I will teach you a lesson If you think a Nigerian want to teach you something new when you hear this phrase, you are in a big mess. This phrase means you are in for a tough time. Nigerian parents say this a lot when their children are being naughty. The lesson being talked about here has nothing to do with school; rather it is a life lesson that will teach you how to behave well the next time you are faced with a similar circumstance.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:30pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
8. Stay in your lane Nigerians could be dramatic; they say one thing and it would mean a totally different thing. When you are being told to stay in your lane, this means you should mind your business and stop putting your nose in other people’s affairs. But if you are not a Nigerian, you would be left wondering what lane the speaker is talking about.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by olasubomi007(m): 10:30pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:33pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
9. Before nko Now this is going the Nigerian way. When you hear this, the speaker is indirectly saying ‘what do you expect’. This is a regular phrase in Nigeria as you are bound to hear it in the shortest conversation.
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:41pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
10. For your mind Nigerians use this phrase when they want to mock your opinion or tell you how lame they think your idea is. Most times, this phrase is always said after they might have done the symbolic twitching of the nose which is known as ‘yimu’ or the lifting of the chin as a sign of disbelief. When this phrase is being used, the speaker is throwing it to your face that a particular move will not work. cc: lalasticlala, seun, mynd44, Fynestboi, Dominique
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Affable0709(m): 10:43pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 10:45pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
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| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Nobody: 10:57pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
But I've already seen this before  |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 8:29am On Jul 19, 2016 |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Nobody: 8:32am On Jul 19, 2016 |
McBrooklyn:good morning swiri |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 11:00am On Jul 19, 2016 |
juhan: How was your night, baby?  And How've you been?? Where you con carry my love run to since all these days??  |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Nobody: 11:05am On Jul 19, 2016 |
McBrooklyn:lovely dear. I'm good. Nowhere   |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 11:14am On Jul 19, 2016 |
juhan: Since you no dey show your face anyhow again now And Hope the love still dey intact?? |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Nobody: 11:41am On Jul 19, 2016 |
McBrooklyn:lol. The love dey as e dey |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 12:33pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
juhan: That's my sweet baby!! Let's just keep breeding it till E go ripe then we go harvest am |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Nobody: 1:03pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 2:26pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
juhan: Yeah!! And no let anybody tamper am as per say you no say E dey fragile We go enjoy am very well when E don ripe |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Nobody: 2:32pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
McBrooklyn:ripe? what are we talking about again  |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 3:28pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
juhan: Na the same love matter we dey talk about now I mean make that our love ripe very well before we go harvest am now |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by Nobody: 5:42pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
McBrooklyn:okay |
| Re: 10 Particular Phrases Only Nigerians Can Relate To by McBrooklyn(m): 6:56pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
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