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Wetin dey happen for your side?

[weh-tin dey hap-pen fo yo side?]

phrase small talk casual

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. What's happening on your side?
  2. This expression serves as an informal way to start a conversation when you wish to hear updates about a person or the local events in their immediate neighborhood.
Examples

Long time no see, Wetin dey happen for your side?

I have not seen you in a long time, what is happening on your side?

I just reach town, Wetin dey happen for your side?

I just arrived in town, what is happening on your side?

Pronunciationweh-tin dey hap-pen fo yo side?

RomanizationWetin dey happen for your side?

Registerinformal

How it is usedChecking in with someone to see how they are doing.

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