Sapa – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
Extreme brokenness or lack of money
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "Sapa don hold me."
English: "I am extremely broke."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Sapa" means "Extreme brokenness or lack of money". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Sapa" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Sapa" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "Extreme brokenness or lack of money" 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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