Gen – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Power generator
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "Put on the gen."
English: "Turn on the generator."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Gen" means "Power generator". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Gen" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Gen" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Power generator" 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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