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Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by firstolalekan(m): 8:12am On May 15, 2016 |
lanicky:Is it retard or retąrd? This yeye nairaland nonsense |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by habsydiamond(m): 8:15am On May 15, 2016 |
So if my friend ask me how I dey, I go just tell am say I dey bra. That's cool but he fit no understand ooo. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by XwhY(m): 8:20am On May 15, 2016 |
oboe is a musical instrument in English, but means Vagina in Yoruba Language. |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Nobody: 8:21am On May 15, 2016 |
John in Irish,means Sean. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Horlawale1(m): 8:23am On May 15, 2016 |
Lanky as the name implies |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Youngpo413: 8:28am On May 15, 2016 |
Izyyblaze:everyone knows this already. |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Youngpo413: 8:30am On May 15, 2016 |
lanicky:blah blah blah on bra, is that the only word people are seeing? What's so special about it? 1 Like |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by AyeeIdris(f): 9:04am On May 15, 2016 |
Mediapace: Kudi was short for Kudirat in the movie kudi klepto. It does not imply kudi signifies thief in yoruba land. #justsaying 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Babalegba(m): 9:08am On May 15, 2016 |
So means fart in Yoruba 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Mediapace: 9:09am On May 15, 2016 |
I know AyeeIdris: |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by ify2016: 9:17am On May 15, 2016 |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by blackjah(m): 9:18am On May 15, 2016 |
make lalasticlala come collect gift 1 Like |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by blackjah(m): 9:21am On May 15, 2016 |
my car tires are no longer bra, 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by jbhill(m): 9:52am On May 15, 2016 |
EGO=MOney in IgBo 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Izyyblaze(f): 10:04am On May 15, 2016 |
Youngpo413:okay? |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Youngpo413: 10:14am On May 15, 2016 |
Izyyblaze:whatever... |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Izyyblaze(f): 10:20am On May 15, 2016 |
Youngpo413:You've gat a problem mr.? |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Youngpo413: 10:22am On May 15, 2016 |
Izyyblaze:why should I? |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by omoelu1(m): 10:36am On May 15, 2016 |
Omotayor123:More like - "one man's gift is another man's poison |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by mileskiyo(m): 11:10am On May 15, 2016 |
hfinest1: nah, panties means better. And best?! Well, ur guess is as good as mine!!! [color=#990000][/color] |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Izyyblaze(f): 11:22am On May 15, 2016 |
Youngpo413:Okay, I'm so not doing this with you. Btw,happy sunday and...do have a nice day. |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by DonMekino(m): 11:57am On May 15, 2016 |
pussy in English medicine containing pus... but in NL....it means kitty kat ;Dpussy in English medicine containing pus... but in NL....it means kitty kat |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Sorarena(f): 12:05pm On May 15, 2016 |
lanicky: |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by cooljoe(m): 12:11pm On May 15, 2016 |
bae, means poo in Danish 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by surelove(f): 1:11pm On May 15, 2016 |
Oga means goat in one of the lang in Rivers state 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Loboski: 1:29pm On May 15, 2016 |
Blow : Urhobo means "how much" 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by bobkezel(m): 2:03pm On May 15, 2016 |
Ode is a poetry term in english but in yoruba it means mumu. One moderator banned me because i said ode. Is the moderator an ode or what. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Nobody: 2:11pm On May 15, 2016 |
The same meaning in English & Yoruba: Yawn - Yan ( opening mouth widely and take deep breath) Me - Mi (Emi) |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by hfinest1(m): 3:16pm On May 15, 2016 |
MzLaurel:yea... i don't mind being ur bra... not just a bra... |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by Kenturkey048(m): 4:14pm On May 15, 2016 |
lanicky:Oga ade,,'we hebben lol' |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by bqlekan(m): 9:53pm On May 15, 2016 |
Re: 18 English Words That Hilariously Mean Something Else In Other Language. by charijee(f): 5:31am On May 16, 2016 |
bqlekan:I missed you too mon cherie ...what are you up to lately? I see less of you here. I'm doing perfectly okay Beautiful morning to you |
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