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Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by adonbilivit: 11:09am On Oct 12, 2014 |
these are words the average Nigerian uses when speaking english on daily basis. i bet most of us think they are really english words while some know they are not but still use them because they have been sort of accepted as correct. they are no longer considered blunders in grammar by Nigerians but if you dare use them during interviews and other corporate activities you are on your own (oyo). here they are: 1. sef: we often use this word in place of "anyway". i hear people say things like "what is it sef"? 2. eiya or heiya: this is used when u feel sorry for someone. for example, if a friend tells you armed rubbers attacked him your response will most likely be "eiya, hope they didn't injure you sha"? 3. sha: as you can see i used it in point 2 above. Nigerians use it in place of the word "though". here is an example; "I am tired but i will still work sha"...i am very much guilty of this point right here. when i use the word "though" most people don't seem to understand me. 4. na: hmmm, i don't even know the english word that can be substituted with this. we tend to use it when we are trying to make something clear to people. here is how we use it: john: which of them bro? james: the black one na 5. joor: this one seems to lack a substitute too. it usually portrays some kind of aggression and anger when used. when for instance, a guy is pestering a girl she might say something like "leave me alone joor". 6. shey: this one is used instead of "right". it is often applied when asking question. e.g "you saw Aminu yesterday, shey? notice that it took the place of "right" in the sentence. 174 Likes 19 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by adonbilivit: 11:13am On Oct 12, 2014 |
you can add yours...and please don't say "adonbilivit" cos its not an English word either...hehe ebdib:yeah, they(we) are getting educated/enlightened about it on here. we also learn outside d class room u know......... .. . . this is for those saying this post is belittling ..KOBALISE actually sounds English. here is a testimony STENON: 50 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by barackohandso(m): 11:29am On Oct 12, 2014 |
What about 'kukuma' ? 173 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by nuelzy: 11:36am On Oct 12, 2014 |
werrin dis one dey yarn?? 9 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by timawoku(m): 11:52am On Oct 12, 2014 |
I done 'waka' come, 'oya' na... 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 12:03pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
This people go just dey disturb person even on monday. Mtchewwww "KNOCK KNOCK!" ME: Who's there? "Jehovah's Witness." ME: Nobody dey house. ![]() "But you just ans...." ME: I SAY NOBODY DEY HOUSE!! ![]() ![]() 414 Likes 56 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by fr3do(m): 12:25pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
barackohandso: the op shud kukuma add it to the list. kaya09: Oya [img]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSEYE13Fp-w5RrCdolZUkNaArGTAmD_WjL3EyeAy6doMErGtG0G[/img] 98 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Richie0974: 12:31pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Who doesn't know those words ain't English ![]() 216 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by 30secs(m): 12:32pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
This post has potential sha Make I kukuma register my name incase.... 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by adesammy1(m): 12:45pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
30secs: Make I join you toh... 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by codedmax(m): 12:58pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Hmm FP dey smell here?? make i kukuma *book space* ![]() ![]() ![]() Update: Dem say d tin when elder sit dwn 4 ground see, pikin when climb electrick pole no see, i been talk m say fp dey smell here my land money nor waste (Space for sale) ![]() ![]() *runz out side unclad starts dancin shoki* ![]() 10 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Kennethco(m): 1:03pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
I can smell front page from afarare u sure ur nose gbadun sha?? 11 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Kennethco(m): 1:05pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Mke i land here in case....Gbam!! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by tomiobj(m): 1:22pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Lol. Nice post...can I copy and paste somewhere else adonbilivit: 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by kellyJames5(m): 1:23pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Eleyi gidi gan! Please don't ask me the meaning because I don't know ni 6 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Nobody: 1:24pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
If this useless thread make Fp i go smoke one full bowl of weed today 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Babysho(m): 1:25pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
o.p......KANI thunder fire u where yu stand for diz uselss topic 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by adonbilivit: 1:28pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
tomiobj:u'd better acknowledge me before i'd come for you legally. copy jooor. but make sure you mention the source...nairaland/adonbilivit. hehe 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Yinkatolu: 1:42pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
..words like before nko 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by tomiobj(m): 1:42pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
adonbilivit:lol. M waitn 4 u to cum for me legally. First find where I am gointo put it *UPDATE*. Tnx to bossville for enlightening me. I cnt cum for u ooo ![]() |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by telim: 1:59pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
I enjoy your Tori, Make I just enter hEre before the mod move am go fp. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by benkings(m): 2:10pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
What of Ehen? Shuuuu? Omo? 14 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Mayor21(m): 2:15pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Mahsef |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Princecalm(m): 2:35pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
They are so many of them we Nigerians cannot get rid off.Except you were not breed up in Nigeria. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Isiterere(m): 2:35pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
it's only the not so intelligent that will think this words are English word ..... ALL IZZ WELL 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by goldfish80(m): 2:35pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Nna meeeen ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Isiterere(m): 2:37pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
kellyJames5: This is one is too serious ...... ALL IZZ WELL 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by adonbilivit: 2:57pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Isiterere:your opinion. but dont you think this is not enough reason to say one is not intelligent? An "intelligent" dude like you might assume the word "akin" is not an english word on seeing it first. i hope i ve made a point. never condescend on peope...no one knows it all. 38 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Jennydoris(f): 3:07pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Adonbilivit that all these are English words... Hmmmm, NAWAOO! 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Tenim47(m): 3:09pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
Taar" no b me go coment 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by Isiterere(m): 3:28pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
adonbilivit:those words are not in anyway confusing to be thinking they are English. Op should have done a good work by searching for better words. My opinion though ...... Btw,adonbilivit that you think those words are English ![]() ALL IZZ WELL 10 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Words You Thought Were English by GovWahala: 3:32pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
adonbilivit: Joor is a yoruba word meaning please, u are saying "leave me alone please" 18 Likes |
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