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West African Pidgin

Recorded forms from the ASJP Database; not yet reviewed by a native speaker.

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NGWest African Pidgin
for(fo)[fɔr]
preposition
indicating the purpose, use, or destination of something

“I dey work for you.”

I am working for you.

Also means
  1. for
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NGWest African Pidgin
forest(forest)[for-est]
noun
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

“Di forest dey full of beautiful trees.”

The forest is full of beautiful trees.

Also means
  1. forest
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
cup(kop)[kʌp]Means for
noun
A small bowl-shaped container for drinking from, typically having a handle.

“I need cup for di tea.”

I need a cup for the tea.

Related: mug, tumbler

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NGWest African Pidgin
Japa[ja-pa]Means for
verb
To flee, escape, or emigrate for a better life

“Many young people wan japa go Canada.”

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NGWest African Pidgin
sofa(sofa)[ˈsəʊfə]Means for
noun
A comfortable seat wide enough for several people to sit on.

“Di sofa for di living room dey soft.”

The sofa for the living room is soft.

Related: couch, settee

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NGWest African Pidgin
broom(broom)[bruːm]Means for
noun
A cleaning tool with bristles used for sweeping.

“I need to buy broom for the house.”

I need to buy a broom for the house.

Related: sweeper

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NGWest African Pidgin
chair(chea)[ʧɛə]Means for
noun
A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically having a back and four legs.

“Di chair for di office don spoil.”

The chair for the office is spoiled.

Related: seat, armchair

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NGWest African Pidgin
dress(dres)[drɛs]Means for
noun
A one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs.

“She wear new dress to di party.”

She wore a new dress to the party.

Related: gown, frock

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NGWest African Pidgin
spoon(spun)[spuːn]Means for
noun
A utensil with a shallow bowl and a handle, used for eating or serving food.

“She use spoon chop di soup.”

She used a spoon to eat the soup.

Related: ladle, scoop

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NGWest African Pidgin
table(tey-bul)[ˈteɪbəl]Means for
noun
A piece of furniture with a flat surface and legs, used for eating, writing, or working.

“Di table for di dining room don spoil.”

The table for the dining room is spoiled.

Related: desk, counter

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NGWest African Pidgin
seminar(sem-i-nar)[ˈsɛmɪˌnɑr]Means for
noun
A meeting for discussion or training on a specific topic.

“We go hold seminar on leadership dis weekend.”

We will hold a seminar on leadership this weekend.

Also means
  1. seminar
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NGWest African Pidgin
highlife[high-life]Means for
noun
a popular genre of West African music known for its jazzy horn patterns and rhythmic guitar
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NGWest African Pidgin
Chop-money[chop-mo-ney]Means for
noun
Money for household food and groceries

“Oga, you never give me chop-money for this week.”

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NGWest African Pidgin
conference(kon-fer-ens)[ˈkɒnfərəns]Means for
noun
A formal meeting for discussion, typically among experts in a specific field.

“Di conference go bring plenty experts together.”

The conference will bring many experts together.

Also means
  1. conference
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NGWest African Pidgin
bitter leaf(bitter leaf)[ˈbɪtər liːf]Means for
noun
A leafy vegetable used in soups, known for its strong flavor and health benefits.

“Bitter leaf soup dey help for wahala body.”

Bitter leaf soup helps with body issues.

Also means
  1. bitter green leaf
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NGWest African Pidgin
scholarship(scol-ar-ship)[ˈskɒlərʃɪp]Means for
noun
Financial support for a student's education based on academic achievement.

“Her scholarship go help her go school.”

Her scholarship will help her go to school.

Also means
  1. scholarship
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NGWest African Pidgin
asoebi[à.só.é.bí]Appears in an example
noun
uniform celebration fabric

“We buy di asoebi for di traditional wedding.”

We bought the matching cloth for the traditional wedding.

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NGWest African Pidgin
Gbagbe[gbah-gbeh]Appears in an example
verb
to forget

“I gbagbe my bag for inside bus.”

I forgot my bag inside the bus.

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NGWest African Pidgin
sorrow(sorrow)[ˈsɒrəʊ]Appears in an example
noun
A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.

“She dey carry sorrow for her face.”

She has sadness on her face.

Also means
  1. sadness
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