Phrasebook

Phrases as speakers actually say them, next to the English. These are hand-written, not machine output — useful as a check on the translator, and as a way to see where the two creoles converge and where they part company.

Feelings & reactions

14 phrases

English

Nigerian Pidgin

I am happy

Pidgin I dey happy

Do not be angry

Pidgin No vex

I am tired

Pidgin I tire

That is amazing

Pidgin Chai, dat one na mad

I do not believe it

Pidgin I no believe am

I am sorry

Pidgin Abeg no vex

Relax

Pidgin Cool down

Well done

Pidgin You too much

I miss you

Pidgin I miss you

Don't worry, it will be fine

Pidgin No worry, e go better

I am not joking

Pidgin I no dey play

What is wrong with you?

Pidgin Wetin do you?

Are you crazy?

Pidgin You dey craze?

It is none of my business

Pidgin E no concern me

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