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Education / 5 Most Common Nigerian Pidgin English Words and their Origin by Kelvin0(m): 1:06pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
"Pidgin" English or brokin English (as it is called) originated during the slave trade era as a means of communication between the Europeans and the Africans, according to a novel by Chinua Achebe "the Europeans seemed to speak through their noses" , this made communication with the locals an herculean task, thus the need to integrate the English language with their local diet for better understanding this marked the beginning of the pidgin English. It was the language used in their business transaction. After that era, the language stayed on as a means of communication amongst the people because of the many different African languages; In Nigeria, for example there are over five hundred different languages . like most languages, it has really evolved with new words been added at regular intervals. Wikipedia defines Nigerian (naija) pidgin as an English-based pidgin and creole( dialect formed from two languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language. ) language spoken as a lingua franca across Nigeria. Most people call it brokin English. By implications the pidgin English we use today in our day to day verbal communication must have been coined out from two or more languages, this statement may be true to some extent. Consider the following example "Walk" pidgin form "Waka" (Origin:English) As i dey " waka" my own, na so i jam Talleasty1 for road.... Also consider "you sabi do am?" means "do you know how to do it?" "Sabi" means "to know" or "to know how to" just as "to know" is "saber" in Portuguese and Spanish. Also, Pikin or Pickaninny is from the Spanish and Portuguese word "pequeño"/"pequeno" to mean "small". (remember the binis n d Portuguese) However there are some complicated forms of pidgin whose origin one can never traced, how they became very popular among our traditional pidgin is what i still find difficult to understand. Below are five most used pidgin words in naija which cannot be said to have originated from any language whatsoever. 5. "Kuku" : how this word found itself in our day to day pidgin English remains a wonder.. Who was the first person that used it, how did the first recipient of the word decipher the meaning, maybe the language was aided with talking fingers then, who knows. Husband: mama Tina leave my shirt Mama Tina: I know go leave am, where Tina school fees and money for food, useless man. Husband: lands her(mama Tina) a very serious slap Mama Tina: (with tears rushing down her eyes) make u KUKU kill me, kill me o.. 4. Mama : hmm, u are probably wondering what mama is doing inside this list, when we all know it means mother, but wait! hunger dey Mama me o, lol. Na so rain Mama [/i]me yesterday from work 3. [i] Knack : this one, lol, d bad guys are already thinking spoil "Hungerbad don knack the babe tire" ewooo dem don knack my Pikin jazz.. Naijaboiy abeg wetin dey Knack for your time. 2. Una(ina) abeg if una reach class make ina keep sit for me. Hmm shooor 1. Yeye :, all this yeye children of nowadays wey no get respect for their elders go come jump enter this thread now come dey bash me Lalasticlala, ishilove make una kuku move this yeye thread to the appropriate section and then to fp na Abi hunger dey Mama una by this time of the day wey 1 don knack already. 84 Likes 10 Shares
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Nairaland / General / 5 Most Common Nigerian Pidgin English With No Definite Origin by Kelvin0(m): 12:51pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
"Pidgin" English or brokin English (as it is called) originated during the slave trade era as a means of communication between the Europeans and the Africans, according to a novel by Chinua Achebe "the Europeans seemed to speak through their noses" , this made communication with the locals an herculean task, thus the need to integrate the English language with their local diet for better understanding this marked the beginning of the pidgin English. It was the language used in their business transaction. After that era, the language stayed on as a means of communication amongst the people because of the many different African languages; In Nigeria, for example there are over five hundred different languages . like most languages, it has really evolved with new words been added at regular intervals. Wikipedia defines Nigerian (naija) pidgin as an English-based pidgin and creole( dialect formed from two languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language. ) language spoken as a lingua franca across Nigeria. Most people call it brokin English. By implications the pidgin English we use today in our day to day verbal communication must have been coined out from two or more languages, this statement may be true to some extent. Consider the following example "Walk" pidgin form "Waka" (Origin:English) As i dey " waka" my own, na so i jam Talleasty1 for road.... Also consider "you sabi do am?" means "do you know how to do it?" "Sabi" means "to know" or "to know how to" just as "to know" is "saber" in Portuguese and Spanish. Also, Pikin or Pickaninny is from the Spanish and Portuguese word "pequeño"/"pequeno" to mean "small". (remember the binis n d Portuguese) However there are some complicated forms of pidgin whose origin one can never traced, how they became very popular among our traditional pidgin is what i still find difficult to understand. Below are five most used pidgin words in naija which cannot be said to have originated from any language whatsoever. 1. "Kuku" : how this word found itself in our day to day pidgin English remains a wonder.. Who was the first person that used it, how did the first recipient of the word decipher the meaning, maybe the language was aided with talking fingers then, who knows. Husband: mama Tina leave my shirt Mama Tina: I know go leave am, where Tina school fees and money for food, useless man. Husband: lands her(mama Tina) a very serious slap Mama Tina: (with tears rushing down her eyes) make u KUKU kill me, kill me o.. 2. Mama : hmm, u are probably wondering what mama is doing inside this list, when we all know it means mother, but wait! hunger dey Mama me o, lol. Na so rain Mama [/i]me yesterday from work 3. [i] Knack : this one, lol, d bad guys are already thinking spoil "Hungerbad don knack the babe tire" ewooo dem don knack my Pikin jazz.. Naijaboiy abeg wetin dey Knack for your time. 4. Una(ina) abeg if una reach class make ina keep sit for me. Hmm shooor 5. Yeye :, all this yeye children of nowadays wey no get respect for their elders go come jump enter this thread now come dey bash me |
Romance / Re: Girls Are The Major Reasons Why They Remain Single by Kelvin0(m): 6:51pm On Apr 16, 2016 |
darkenkach:oh shut up already, i was only reacting to this thread https://www.nairaland.com/3050360/guys-major-reason-most-ladies by enusmith i thought twas both annoying n uncalled for. Notice the Humor in my write up. I don't create threads because of front page mind u, if that's what u do u don't have to rub it on me. Pls check my first statement again, n moreover i didn't copy anybody or Mod ClassCaptain:This was my exact stand until i saw that thread by enusmith on front page, i mean how will u blame one gender for the singleness of the other when marriage itself is an agreement |
Romance / Re: Girls Are The Major Reasons Why They Remain Single by Kelvin0(m): 6:27pm On Apr 16, 2016 |
In addition to the aforementioned : Most ladies are proud, Rude, Non - submissive Most ladies have little or no ambition Most girls are gold diggers...yes, they want to marry already made men Updating...... |
Romance / Girls Are The Major Reasons Why They Remain Single by Kelvin0(m): 6:25pm On Apr 16, 2016 |
It seems to me this days that the easiest way to cover your shortcomings is to blame it on others. Simply put "Give a dog a bad name, n hang it " Now let us address why most ladies remain single - Most girls have bad manners Many will agree with me that other than good looks, charms n well spoken English guys pay more attention to well cultured ladies when it comes to marraige, irrespective of their background. A lady without good manners is a no no to we guys, anytime, anyday. - Most ladies are very Dirty Yes, most ladies are very very dirty n unkept.. u'll see them outside appearing appreciably neat but when u go closer to them u'll find out they can be very dirty..this is a big turn-off for most guys (potential husbands) everyman wants a woman who can keep the house tidy n the kids neat always. I once visited a female friend off-k, n was feeling so pressed i had to ease myself in her restroom, when i was offloading d urine i something like water dripping on my head n when i looked up my eyes caught up with her undies on the rope just above my head n what i saw...Chai, i could have sworn that undies was pure white when she bought it, but now the color was between brown n black, despite the fact that she just washed them, when i got home i rubbed my hair with anointing oil, washed my hair with shampoo n hypo (the big container #130) then went straight to the nearest salon to have an emergency hair cut(Abolo). like seriously i can't Stan a dirty girl, Men generally desire ladies with good sense of hygiene. After all cleanliness, they say is next to Godliness. - Most ladies have bad tempers T'is true, they flare up at the slightest provocation, perhaps this wouldn't have made this list if i weren't a first hand witness to a scenario where a very close friend received a resounding slap from his ever benevolent girlfriend (yes she was benevolent with her slaps, she almost slapped the man out of my guy before they eventually broke up). To marry such a lady a man/potential husband must exhibit the patience of a god. - Most ladies are born liars/pretenders Wetin den no go lie about? Ranging from their age, family background, sex life... Ladies literally lie about everything, personally this is a very big turn-off for me once i discover u are a Lie on of the tribe of Judea i steer clear. I like being honest n i don't tolerate pple who tell lies most especially ladies. If u can lie about ur age, then u can definitely lie about anything. - Most ladies are fake "Aba made" (no offense to my igbo brethren) With the advent of social networks n the social media explosion of these generation it easier for Prophet Mohammed to confess Christ than for u to see a real "follow come babe" These days, talk less of house wife, Fake ancent, Fake boobs, Fake butts, fake color (at birth they are dark, when they become teenagers they turn fair...then at old age they become redish brown) Fake height, fake eyes, fake finger/toe nails.... Fake *una, yet they would be praying for real husbands thank God for nature they get the Fake ones too. - Most ladies are bad cooks I do not want to attribute cooking to any particular gender, in fact i am an advocate n a firm believer that cooking has no gender, however, an African man is always an African man, if u take a man away from good food u can't take good food away from a man. As it often said "the way to a mans heart is through his stomach ", this have never been truer save for my case..one of the Major qualities that attracted me to my gf (wife2b) was the quality of her food, even though i cook very, well for a guy. I just can't fathom how she manages to prepare delicious meals consistently. Other than the fun time we spend together one thing i always look forward to in our realtionship is her cooking, she experiments a lot in the kitchen n i love her for that. much has been said, before i retire let me quickly say this "Women who do not cook well have husbands, Women who cooks very well Keep husbands" quote me anywhere. CC: Lalasticlala, Ishilove seun 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Kachikwu, Emefiele Fly Private Jet Used By Deziani by Kelvin0(m): 2:09am On Apr 09, 2016 |
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Politics / Re: Breaking News: ex President Jonathan Wins Vanguard Personality Of The Year Award by Kelvin0(m): 7:39pm On Apr 07, 2016 |
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Business / Re: The Dollar Vs Naira, Can This Be Done? by Kelvin0(m): 6:55pm On Apr 07, 2016 |
PassingShot:Do u still reply this kinda pple, u of all pple should know that not every comment posted on threads are worth replying, dude is probably looking for cheap likes or hoping to start a brawl with that insensitive statement, u have helped him by replying him sef. |
Business / Re: The Dollar Vs Naira, Can This Be Done? by Kelvin0(m): 6:48pm On Apr 07, 2016 |
989900: I am always impressed with pple who share similar positions as mine regarding d way forward for our country. I think u did justice to this topic , kudos, i've mailed u n followed u, pls reply. 1 Like 1 Share |
Politics / Re: NASS To Scrap NNPC, DPR And PPPRA by Kelvin0(m): 6:18pm On Apr 07, 2016 |
TonyeBarcanista:i'lld rather they scrap NASS, those guys are too greedy n self centered . NNPC n the likes has never been the problem. how do u want institutions to work we'll without been handled effectively |
Politics / Re: NASS To Scrap NNPC, DPR And PPPRA by Kelvin0(m): 6:14pm On Apr 07, 2016 |
Greedy n Selfish NASS 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Kachikwu: Fuel Scarcity Will End On Wednesday In Abuja, Lagos by Kelvin0(m): 5:43pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
[size=24pt] We will surely overcome this, Nigerians were built tough..i trust we will overcome [/size] |
Politics / Re: Tribunal: Wada May Return As Kogi Governor by Kelvin0(m): 1:29pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
There is no gain saying, Yahaya Bello has come to stay |
Car Talk / Re: FRSC Hilux Without Brake Lights, Who Will Make The Arrest? (Picture) by Kelvin0(m): 7:45pm On Apr 04, 2016 |
Don't worry @Op the host of angels will arrest them...that is after them use the coffin on four wheels take get accident 18 Likes |
Politics / Re: Boko Haram Releases New Video, Says ‘no Negotiations, No Surrender’ by Kelvin0(m): 4:16pm On Apr 01, 2016 |
It's easier for the camel to pass through the eyes of the needle than for these animals to surrender..but God pass them sha their end is near. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Nigerian Beans To Be Allowed Into Europe by Kelvin0(m): 10:17pm On Mar 31, 2016 |
Omenka:Of cause you'll vote him, ZOMBIES n ROBOTS will do only what they've been programmed to do 60 Likes |
Sports / Re: AFCON Qualifiers: Mancity Writes About Iheanacho by Kelvin0(m): 12:24pm On Mar 30, 2016 |
What shall a man do? |
Politics / Re: Why I May Never Forgive President Buhari-Thapatriot by Kelvin0(m): 12:22pm On Mar 30, 2016 |
senior123:what is this one saying sef 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Why I May Never Forgive President Buhari-Thapatriot by Kelvin0(m): 12:21pm On Mar 30, 2016 |
Hmmmm, i feel your pain bro. sorry 4 your loss |
Politics / Re: Fuel Scarcity: Senate Summons Kachikwu by Kelvin0(m): 7:26am On Mar 29, 2016 |
When Buhari made himself the petroleum minister, one would have thought he had a fool proof plan on how to manage the petroleum sector n put a life time end to the perennial fuel crisis....little did we know that he was just playing out his script of Tyranny n gross inept. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Fuel Scarcity: Senate Summons Kachikwu by Kelvin0(m): 7:26am On Mar 29, 2016 |
spent close to 7hrs waiting on a queue to get fuel yesterday. I am not finding this lingering fuel scarcity funny anymore, what i really find funny is the fact that some APC praise singers n sai Baba chanters will still stand and defend their god. I think all Buhari/APC supporters are either aliens or ROBOTS. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Romance / Re: What's Your Take On Guys Who Worship Ladies On Facebook by Kelvin0(m): 12:30am On Mar 27, 2016 |
Tallesty1:Chairman i sent u a mail, pls reply. we get gist 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Super Eagles Team Arrives Kaduna (photos) by Kelvin0(m): 5:02pm On Mar 22, 2016 |
Suffer Eagles |
Education / Re: JAMB: Understanding Ojerinde's Innovative Leadership by Kelvin0(m): 12:46pm On Mar 21, 2016 |
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Jokes Etc / Re: Hilarious LASTMA Tweet And Photos by Kelvin0(m): 5:23pm On Feb 29, 2016 |
Lol, some drivers no get chill ah swear. |
Politics / Re: Ali-Modu Sheriff: Allegations of Boko Haram Connection (What the Records Say) by Kelvin0(m): 11:45pm On Feb 17, 2016 |
Jobabori:Arrest first, i am tired of all this media jamboree, he has had his romance with both the APC n PDP..so Anyone pointing fingers right now will have the remaining ones pointing back at him 1 Like 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Ali-Modu Sheriff: Allegations of Boko Haram Connection (What the Records Say) by Kelvin0(m): 10:47pm On Feb 17, 2016 |
This is a response to a recent topic on NL FP After this your lopsided analysis the big question still is "Why has SAS " not been arrested and charged to court. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Mass Defection From APC To PDP In Edo State ahead of 2016 elections by Kelvin0(m): 4:55pm On Feb 12, 2016 |
ionsman:Shut the F'up.. 6 Likes |
Politics / Re: What The NewYork Times Said About Nigerians. Photo Attached. by Kelvin0(m): 2:37pm On Feb 11, 2016 |
Plain truth @NY_Times, Lemme leave Buhari out of this 2 Likes |
Romance / P by Kelvin0(m): 12:02pm On Jan 30, 2016 |
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Politics / Re: Nigerians React After The Economist Tagged GEJ As "An Ineffectual Buffoon" by Kelvin0(m): 7:49am On Jan 29, 2016 |
myners007:Hmm |
Politics / Re: Nigerians Are Lazy by Kelvin0(m): 1:12pm On Jan 27, 2016 |
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