How you dey – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
How are you?
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "How you dey, my padi?"
English: "How are you, my friend?"
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "How you dey" means "How are you?". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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I dey fine
I am fine
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Thank you (borrowed from Yoruba)
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It is gone / Success has been moved to another level
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Carrying more than necessary
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A know-it-all
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A big, lavish party with live music
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Understanding "How you dey" in Nigerian Pidgin
"How you dey" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "How are you?" 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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