If you paid attention, you’d notice that like most Nigerian exclamatory words, ‘O’ connotes more than one idea/reaction. It can be the answer to a call. It can be used in agreement. It can also be used to reiterate a point.
Why do Nigerians say O at the end of a sentence?
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What does oo mean in pidgin?
Nawa oo! Definition: An exclamation of anger. Usually used in the case of disappointment.
What do Nigerians mean when they say Ginger?
Naijalingo: ginger. Ginger. Definition: To be pumped, psyched, motivated or excited.
What does Omo mean in Nigerian?
1. “Omo” It means “child” in both Yoruba and Edo.
What does Na you sabi mean?
Na you sabi. Definition: 1. A subtle way of saying ‘I don’t care what you think’
What does wetin mean?
Nigerian Pidgin
From English what thing.
How do you say hello in pidgin?
Usually pronounced “har fa”. “How far?” is the most common way to say “hello” in Nigerian pidgin.
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When you are not sure how to greet somebody, it is always appropriate to say “Kóyo ”.
- Mesiere. Mesiere is the Efik/Ibibio way of greeting. …
- Sannu! …
- Abole.
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What does Wahala mean in Nigerian?
“Wahala” on its own means ‘”trouble”, similar to the way the word bacchanal is used in the Caribbean. It can also refer to stress.
How do you say love in Nigerian?
“Mo ni fe re” is Yoruba for “I love you” and literally translates to “I have your love.” Yoruba language needs little introduction as it is one of the 4 official languages of Nigeria.
What do Africans mean by Ginger?
To “ginger” someone in Lagos slang means to make someone feel good or to spice them up.
How do you say hello in Yoruba Nigeria?
Ẹ n lẹ (en-le): Hello
Ẹ n lẹ means hello in this part of Nigeria.
What does Wahala like bike mean?
‘Wahala be like bicycle’ This is used to say you can’t escape problem just like you can’t afford to go smoothly on bicycle without zigzag movement.
What does Bobo mean in Nigerian?
Chineke translates to “God makes/creates (God)” in English. It is common with the igbo tribe in Nigeria and primarily used by Males.
What does Omo mean in Africa?
Answered 10 months ago. Omo is a Yoruba word (Yoruba is one of the three main languages/ethnic groupings in Nigeria) and it means child. However, it could also mean “girl” (a young lady) especially a beautiful one when used as slang.
What does Lamba mean in Nigeria?
Lamba is a Yoruba slang term for dancing and partying.