naija

  1. noun: A country in west Africa.
    • Na for Naija dem born me.
      • I was born in Nigeria.
    • I dey go Naija tomorrow.
      • I’m travelling to Nigeria tomorrow.
  1. noun: An English-based creole language spoken in Nigeria.
    • I dey hear Naija, but I no fit speak am.
      • I understand Nigerian Pidgin but I can’t speak it.
    • Na Naija everybodi dey speak for market.
      • Everyone speaks Nigerian Pidgin at the market.
  1. adjective: Used to describe something or someone originating from Nigeria.
    • Na Naija cloth be dat.
      • That’s a Nigerian outfit.
    • Mary get dat Naija ginger.
      • Mary has that Nigerian energy.

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