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| Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by superior494(m): 2:31pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
As we all know English is not our language. We may at some point felt for these and maybe some even now. 1) Disvirgin (Deflower) 2) Pepperish (Peppery) 3) Packer (Dust pan) 4) Trafficate. (Take a turn) 5) Plate number (Number Plate) 6) Cunny (Cunning) 7) Water system (Water Cistern)  Installmentally (Installments) 9) Opportuned (Opportune) 10) Go-Slow (Congested traffic) 11) Next tomorrow (a day after tomorrow) 12) Garri turner (Spatula) 13) One of my friend (One of my friends) 14) Bending corner (Bend or corner) 15) Extreme end (Extreme or end) 16) Running stomach (Runny stomach) 17) Running nose (Runny nose) 18) Suckawell (Soak away) 19) Advices (Pieces of advice) 20 Furnitures (Pieces of furniture) Please contribute yours!!! Nobody is above mistakes and corrections! Let's learn together! 95 Likes 12 Shares |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by BiafraBushBoy(m): 2:46pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
nice... Utaba =====> Tobacco. 48 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 7:58pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
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| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by NwaAmaikpe: 7:58pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
 I wish Auchi Poly students could read this thread. 21 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by mangala14(m): 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
K 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by horlah005: 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Booking.... I guess |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Flexherbal(m): 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Ok |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by ednut1(m): 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
The first day i heard. ' a week on Sunday ' i was like udomeanit. Next week Sunday  2 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by zarakay(f): 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Noted 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by BrightEye(m): 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
whenever I am faced with the urge to speak absolutely correct English and still don't get it, I finalize my decision by accepting this truth..... 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by TosineGuy(m): 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
This is not english class oh. Go and tell falz and Jennifer. Any way, understanding matters oh, go slow is correct in my Nigerian Dictionary. Na who get time for congested traffic. Who grammar epp? English is only good for interviews and exams. Wen i am with my guys, no time for grammar 9 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Let me help OP to add small. Straff (copulation) Konji (Sexual urge) Igbo (marijuana) Chuku Chuku (no be my mouth you go hear am  )14 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by sexycecilia: 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
lol.. Nigerians and our English. There are actually more 1) Disvirgin (Deflower) 2) Pepperish (Peppery) 3) Packer (Dust pan) 4) Trafficate. (Take a turn) 5) Plate number (Number Plate) 6) Cunny (Cunning) 7) Water system (Water Cistern) cool Installmentally (Installments) 9) Opportuned (Opportune) 10) Go-Slow (Congested traffic) 11) Next tomorrow (a day after tomorrow) 12) Garri turner (Spatula) 13) One of my friend (One of my friends) 14) Bending corner (Bend or corner) 15) Extreme end (Extreme or end) 16) Running stomach (Runny stomach) 17) Running nose (Runny nose) 18) Suckawell (Soak away) 19) Advices (Pieces of advice) 20 Furnitures (Pieces of furniture) Meanwhile.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7AzhAjPdiY 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by MrMystrO(m): 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Thanks for The Correction Sir, Let's move on Now.. |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by MrIcredible: 7:59pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Op swerve jor 3 4 5 and 6 are Nigerian English and they're here to stay  Oyinbo cannot be dictating for us all the time. Cunny man die, Cunny man kill am 6 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by iamswizz(m): 8:00pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
21) Evans (kidnapper) 8 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 8:00pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Did i just see Plate Number over there 2 Likes
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| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by seunny4lif(m): 8:00pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Abeg Nigerians must get her own version of English. That's Nigeria standard English Simple 4 Likes
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| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by larmu(m): 8:00pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Atigbo As long as you and I can converse wella, then we're good BTW Garri turner - amu garri...spatula ko,spatarcus ni 10 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by zolapower: 8:00pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Sweet op . Lemme say I'm liable of 4 out of the whole lot . 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Edopesin: 8:01pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Op Tell Ur Village PPle To Stop Saying " Pounded Yam " Instead They Shu Say "Pound Yam " Teaching The Teacher 2 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by zarakay(f): 8:01pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
NwaAmaikpe: 2 Likes
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| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by lovelyjay: 8:01pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Wow @ d spatula 2 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Ekunsticated(m): 8:02pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
nice one 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by domopps(m): 8:02pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Nice piece Cheeers 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Damilare6293: 8:02pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Naija made English....
it is either short or knicker not short knicker.
lemme come and be going. ;DNaija made English....
it is either short or knicker not short knicker.
lemme come and be going. 3 Likes |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 8:02pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Its rush hour not congested traffic 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Primusinterpares(m): 8:03pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Ok...Thanks for the Info...
Its cool...
Learnt something new today... 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by MrImole: 8:03pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Who get wahala pass? English or present Nigerian government? 1 Like |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by jenyna: 8:03pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
Nice one  |
| Re: Some Common English Mistakes And Their Corrections by Nobody: 8:04pm On Jun 17, 2017 |
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