Jamb-question – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
A very difficult or unnecessary question
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "Na jamb-question you dey ask me."
English: "You're asking me a very difficult question."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Jamb-question" means "A very difficult or unnecessary question". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Jamb-question" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Jamb-question" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "A very difficult or unnecessary question" 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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