Soak garri – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
To be in a state of poverty or managing life
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "Na garri I dey soak."
English: "I am just managing in poverty."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Soak garri" means "To be in a state of poverty or managing life". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Soak garri" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Soak garri" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "To be in a state of poverty or managing life" 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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