Pako – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Someone who grew up on the streets or in a tough environment
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "Na pako boy, him sabi street."
English: "He's a street guy, he knows the streets."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Pako" means "Someone who grew up on the streets or in a tough environment". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Pako" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Pako" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Someone who grew up on the streets or in a tough environment" 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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