Art & Museums

1. Art gallery dey here?

   Is there an art gallery here?

   Usage

   Looking for a gallery in town

   Grammar Note

   dey marks location or existence. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

2. Dis artist dey make art about Yoruba culture.

   This artist creates works of Yoruba culture

   Usage

   Introducing an artist

   Grammar Note

   dey + verb marks an ongoing action or state. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

3. Sculpture from Ile-Ife na one of di most important art.

   Ile-Ife sculpture is one of the most important works of art

   Usage

   When introducing a piece in a museum

   Grammar Note

   Na links a noun phrase as the predicate. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

4. How much be dis painting?

   How much does this painting cost?

   Usage

   At a gallery or roadside stall

   Grammar Note

   be links the noun to the question about price. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

5. I wan buy adire cloth as gift.

   I want to buy adire fabric as a gift

   Usage

   Adire is Yoruba indigo-dyed cloth

   Grammar Note

   wan + verb expresses "want to". (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

6. Dem dey do Nigeria art exhibition for Lagos.

   A Nigerian art exhibition is being held in Lagos

   Usage

   Mentioning an event

   Grammar Note

   Dem dey + verb gives a passive-like 'is being done'. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

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