God forbid! – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
A way to reject a bad thought
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "God forbid bad thing!"
English: "God forbid anything bad!"
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "God forbid!" means "A way to reject a bad thought". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "God forbid!" in Nigerian Pidgin
"God forbid!" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "A way to reject a bad thought" 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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