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Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Elekere(m): 3:14pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
We say, "1000 dollars." (dollars -- PLURAL) We say, "1000 euros." (euros -- PLURAL) We say, "1000 cedis." (cedis -- PLURAL) And so on. But we don't say, "1000 nairas." Rather, we say, "1000 naira." (naira -- SINGULAR) Why? 1 Like |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Abboki: 3:16pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
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Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Nbote(m): 3:21pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
Dats why our money no get value... It exists only in singular state.. 5 Likes |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by bamvik(m): 3:42pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
Nbote: maybe o... lwkm 2 Likes |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by NorthPrince: 5:06pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
Must you copy the white man Thats y they treat u like trash coz you are always licking their ass |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Elekere(m): 7:01pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
NorthPrince: NOT about copying them, bro. How about the Ghanaian cedi? We say "cedis" (plural)—for cedi amounts greater than 1 cedi. We say "euros". We say "pounds". We say "rands" (South Africa)... for money amounts greater than "1.0" unit of these currencies. For me, there's no wisdom or logic in keeping a naira quantity over one naira as a singular naira. |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Elekere(m): 7:10pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
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Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Nbote(m): 7:19pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
NorthPrince: Oh Shut up!!! Isnt it logical dat everything dat is singular has a plural?? Do U think wen u sound like dis it makes u sound smart?? Are u also licking the white man's ass by calling people from Nigeria Nigerians instead of his Nigerian? |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Chazzyboy: 11:59pm On Apr 04, 2020 |
You need to make it sound better. That's English for you |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by MikeMicheal(m): 11:57am On Sep 30, 2021 |
Elekere:NOTE: Not all Nouns end with the letter "s" in plural form. Example: PERCENT is PERCENT SHEEP is SHEEP Same applies to NAIRA The plural of Naira is Naira/Nairas. The choice of which to use is left to the speaker/writer. Both are correct and valid, but the main reason many prefer to use Naira more often than Nairas is because it sounds better. |
Re: Naira... Why Not "Nairas"? by Maj196(m): 12:54pm On Sep 30, 2021 |
E no sweet for mouth. |
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