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You dey shine for this place.

[Yoo day shain for dis plays]

phrase compliments appreciation

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. You shine in this place.
  2. This is a warm compliment used specifically to praise the person who creates a vibrant or lively atmosphere when they arrive at a social gathering.
Examples

I glad say you come because You dey shine for this place.

I am happy that you came because you are shining in this place.

PronunciationYoo day shain for dis plays

RomanizationYu dey shine for dis ples.

Registerinformal

How it is usedAppreciating someone's presence at an event.

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