Dey – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
To be / is / are (present tense marker)
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "I dey come."
English: "I am coming."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Dey" means "To be / is / are (present tense marker)". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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It is / that is (emphasis marker)
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Understanding "Dey" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Dey" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "To be / is / are (present tense marker)" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Nigeria and in Pidgin-speaking diaspora communities around the world.
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