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Abeg, wetin be the time?

phrase daily conversations

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Please, what is the time?
  2. This is a polite way to ask for the current time when speaking to someone you do not know or to a peer.
Examples

Abeg, wetin be the time? My watch stop work.

Please, what is the time? My watch has stopped working.

Abeg, wetin be the time? I get one appointment by three.

Please, what is the time? I have an appointment at three.

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Usage noteUse this phrase when you want to appear courteous while seeking information about the time.

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