Pikin – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
A child
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "How many pikin you get?"
English: "How many children do you have?"
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Pikin" means "A child". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Pikin" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Pikin" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "A child" 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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