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West African Pidgin

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

NGWest African Pidgin
from(frɔm)[frʌm]
preposition
indicating the starting point of a movement or action

“I receive gift from my papa.”

I received a gift from my dad.

Also means
  1. from
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
cup(kop)[kʌp]Means from
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

AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
Oga(Oga)[o-ga]Means from
noun
A term borrowed from Yoruba, used to refer to a boss or authority figure.

“Oga, I don finish the work.”

Boss, I have finished the work.

Related: N/A

Also means
  1. Boss/authority figure
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
fufu(fufu)[fuˈfuː]Means from
noun
A starchy staple food made from cassava, yam, or plantains, pounded into a smooth, stretchy dough.

“I fit use fufu chop soup.”

I can use fufu to eat soup.

Also means
  1. starchy dough
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
koko(koko)[ˈkoʊkoʊ]Means from
noun
A traditional fermented beverage made from millet, often served hot as a breakfast drink.

“Koko dey sweet when you add sugar.”

Koko is sweet when you add sugar.

Also means
  1. fermented millet porridge
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
suya(suya)[ˈsuːjə]Means from
noun
A popular street food made from skewered and grilled beef, chicken, or other meats, often seasoned with spicy pepper sauce.

“Dem dey sell suya for the corner.”

They are selling suya at the corner.

Also means
  1. spicy meat skewer
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
zobo(zobo)[ˈzoʊboʊ]Means from
noun
A refreshing drink made from boiled hibiscus leaves, often sweetened and flavored with spices.

“Zobo dey chill for hot weather.”

Zobo is refreshing in hot weather.

Also means
  1. hibiscus drink
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
akara(akara)[äˈkärä]Means from
noun
Fried cakes made from ground black-eyed peas and spices, commonly eaten as a snack or breakfast.

“Akara dey sweet well well with bread.”

Akara is very tasty with bread.

Also means
  1. bean cakes
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
banga(banga)[ˈbængə]Means from
noun
A rich Nigerian soup made from palm nuts, often cooked with fish or meat and served with starchy sides.

“Banga soup dey hot for inside pot.”

Banga soup is hot in the pot.

Also means
  1. palm nut soup
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
chill(chill)[tʃɪl]Means from
noun
A state of being relaxed or peaceful; free from worry.

“E dey enjoy di chill for di beach.”

He enjoys the calmness at the beach.

Also means
  1. calmness
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
egusi(egusi)[ɛˈɡuːsi]Means from
noun
A thick soup made from ground melon seeds, often cooked with vegetables and served with fufu or rice.

“Egusi soup dey sweet pass.”

Egusi soup is the tastiest.

Also means
  1. melon seed soup
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
Oshey[o-shey]Means from
greeting
Thank you (borrowed from Yoruba)

“Oshey for di help you give me.”

Checked
NGWest African Pidgin
Ponmo(Ponmo)[pon-mo]Means from
noun
A term used to refer to a delicacy made from cow hide.

“Ponmo sweet well well.”

The cow hide delicacy is very sweet.

Related: N/A

Also means
  1. Cow hide delicacy
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
Ashawo(Ashawo)[a-sha-wo]Means from
noun
A term borrowed from Yoruba, used to refer to a prostitute.

“She be ashawo, no trust am.”

She is a prostitute, don't trust her.

Related: N/A

Also means
  1. Prostitute
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
stress(stress)[strɛs]Means from
noun
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

“E dey feel plenty stress for work.”

He feels a lot of tension at work.

Also means
  1. tension
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
atchara(atchara)[əˈtʃɑːrə]Means from
noun
A fermented condiment made from grated green papaya, typically spicy and tangy, often served with fried foods.

“Atchara sweet when you chop am with rice.”

Atchara is sweet when you eat it with rice.

Also means
  1. fermented slaw
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
lineage(lineage)[ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ]Means from
noun
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry

“My lineage strong in this village.”

My lineage is strong in this village.

Also means
  1. lineage
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
trouser(trouza)[ˈtraʊzə]Means from
noun
A piece of clothing worn from the waist down, covering each leg separately.

“He buy new trouza for di wedding.”

He bought new trousers for the wedding.

Related: pants, slacks

AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
bushmeatMeans from
noun
wild game or meat from wild animals hunted in the forest
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
chin chin(chin chin)[ˈtʃɪn tʃɪn]Means from
noun
A crunchy, sweet snack made from flour and sugar, cut into small pieces and deep-fried.

“I carry chin chin go visit my friend.”

I brought chin chin to visit my friend.

Also means
  1. fried pastry snack
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
kuli-kuli(kuli-kuli)[ˈkuːliˌkuːli]Means from
noun
A crunchy snack made from ground peanuts pressed into shape and deep-fried.

“I like to snack on kuli-kuli while I dey relax.”

I like to snack on kuli-kuli while I am relaxing.

Also means
  1. fried groundnut snack
AI-generated
NGWest African Pidgin
profit-gain[pro-fit-gen]Means from
noun
the surplus or earnings made from a business transaction
AI-generated

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