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Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Drabrah(m): 9:58pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
adextetoo: What of IMMUNITY by wole soyinkais it immunity or 'fidity'. Dunno d Eng meaning, tho |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by otipoju(m): 10:07pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
Awoofawo: we are refering to the etymology of the word juju.. In yoruba land the word for "jazz" is Oogun ..it is the french that referred to it as jou-jou. |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by ZACHIE: 10:14pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
IMMUNITY by Wole Soyinka. .. Poetic license gives you the liberty to coin words, Manufacture them and give them new meanings. But in the real world, it is the CRITICAL MASS of such inventions that can move a change in lexicon. The Dictionary Committee is nor moved by names rather by widespread acceptance and impact. IROKO is an English word today through Literature. Same as obeche. Yes ORIXA is an English word today through Literature. The same logic applies to JEEP being an English word and not a trademark. ..not anymore |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Nobody: 10:59pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
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Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Nobody: 11:11pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
ZACHIE: IMMUNITY by Wole Soyinka. ..I do not understand why you are invoking the name of Wole Soyinka or how it is relevant to what you have or don't have to say I do not understand what "poetic licence" has to to with what you have or don't have to say Iroko is Not an English word "through literature" Iroko refers to a tree that was unknown to English the same is true for Obeche. Orixa or Orisha refers to a phenomena for which there is no existing English word and so it was "borrowed" into the language. Sometimes it is better to be silent than to ............. |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Samfigo1(m): 11:34pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
ZACHIE: This is misinforming.Have you heard of Agbada before? Check your dico to knw better |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by ZACHIE: 11:40pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
[b][/b] Samfigo1: Have you heard of Agbada before? Check your dico to knw betterYour word is Non English. It's not been absorbed into any English lexicon |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by ZACHIE: 11:46pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
iwonbaoko: Sheer madness didn't lead me into questioning WS. But, WS himself will not query a jot of what I am saying. Please, tread softly in a territory that is foreign to you. |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Nobody: 11:50pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
ZACHIE:My point is Wole Soyinka is not relevant here so you invoking his name has no meaning you might as well bring in the name names of Mandela, Mike Tyson or Serena Williams. There is no connection between the subject and Wole Soyinka. So using his name to give credence to your offering is perplexing. A ridiculous exercise in vainglory |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by ZACHIE: 11:55pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
iwonbaoko: I didn't bring WS into this banal discussion. Some other folks did and I am trying to address that WS is too far removed from this maddening crowd. |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by pinkshell(f): 3:07am On Sep 13, 2014 |
Calling a whole presid, of the fedral rep of nigeria retardeen? E gud? firstolalekan: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by firstolalekan(m): 6:34am On Sep 13, 2014 |
pinkshell: Calling a whole presid, of the fedral rep of nigeria retardeen? E gud?maybe, maybe not. |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by pinkshell(f): 9:55am On Sep 13, 2014 |
Then am very right wen I sed 'u no wan get respect' firstolalekan: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Samfigo1(m): 10:56am On Sep 13, 2014 |
ZACHIE: [b][/b]You're offpoint! Go and check advance learner's dictionary |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by firstolalekan(m): 11:00am On Sep 13, 2014 |
pinkshell: Then am very right wen I sed 'u no wan get respect'I go give u e-knock o |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by pinkshell(f): 12:11pm On Sep 13, 2014 |
No vex! Odabo firstolalekan: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by firstolalekan(m): 2:14pm On Sep 13, 2014 |
pinkshell: No vex! OdaboI dey vex! welcome. |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by pinkshell(f): 4:05pm On Sep 13, 2014 |
E jebure, e ma je moimoi! firstolalekan: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by firstolalekan(m): 7:19pm On Sep 13, 2014 |
pinkshell: E jebure, e ma je moimoi! OK my pikin, nothing do you |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by pinkshell(f): 8:40pm On Sep 13, 2014 |
Hehehe! Ese sir, a dele wa dupe. firstolalekan: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by firstolalekan(m): 12:00am On Sep 14, 2014 |
pinkshell: Hehehe!Now I have my eyes on you as I dey follow follow |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by pinkshell(f): 11:40am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Lol! Lemme leave u joor! firstolalekan: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by firstolalekan(m): 11:48am On Sep 14, 2014 |
pinkshell: Lol!Happy Sunday! Did you go to church? |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by pinkshell(f): 1:00pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
Sure I dd. U? firstolalekan: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Pearlvictory(m): 9:59am On Sep 15, 2014 |
emmyrichie:Now u see what mindless lifting can cause u. Make proper research in2 whatever piece of info u're trying to disseminate. Life is hard, buh it's harder when you're hasty in being stupid. Nad my business sha |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Nobody: 11:20am On Sep 15, 2014 |
Pearlvictory: I really don't like serial trouble seeking stup1d idi0ts crossing my path. For the record, I didn't mention you in my thread and I don't remember seeking the opinions of low things like you. Don't cross my path again... Be warned. |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Pearlvictory(m): 4:45pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
emmyrichie: |
Re: Some English Words With Nigerian Origin. by Emmanuel247(m): 10:59pm On Oct 13, 2014 |
Who tell you? |
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