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How far di market dey?

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LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. How far is the market?
  2. This question is a practical way to ask for the distance or location of a place of trade.
Examples

Excuse me, How far di market dey?

Excuse me, how far is the market?

I dey go buy yam, How far di market dey?

I am going to buy yam, how far is the market?

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Usage noteUse this when you are in a neighborhood and need to find the local market area. It is appropriate to ask strangers or acquaintances.

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