Car Rental & Driving

1. I wan rent car for some days.

   I'd like to rent a car for a few days

   Usage

   At a rental office; many visitors hire a driver instead

   Grammar Note

   wan + verb expresses "want to". for is the all-purpose preposition for place and time. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

2. Wetin dey inside di rental price?

   What's included in the rental price?

   Usage

   Always confirm before signing

   Grammar Note

   Wetin dey ...? asks what is in or at a place. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

3. Which insurance options una get?

   What are the insurance options?

   Usage

   Check the extent of cover

   Grammar Note

   una is the plural 'you', also used to a shop's staff. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

4. I suppose return am wit full tank?

   Should I return it with a full tank?

   Usage

   Checking return conditions

   Grammar Note

   suppose + verb means 'should'. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

5. I wan report scratch or damage for di car.

   I'd like to report a scratch / damage

   Usage

   Take photos for the record before returning

   Grammar Note

   wan + verb expresses "want to". (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

6. Wia di nearest petrol station dey?

   Where is the nearest gas station?

   Usage

   Before refuelling

   Grammar Note

   dey marks location or existence. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

7. I fit carry dis car cross border?

   Can I take this car across the border?

   Usage

   Whether you may cross is set by the contract

   Grammar Note

   fit means 'can'; carry ... cross means 'take across'. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

8. Police stop me. Wetin I go do?

   The police stopped me — what should I do?

   Usage

   Stay calm, show your documents and never offer a bribe

   Grammar Note

   go before a verb marks the future. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

9. Toll road dey dis route?

   Are there toll roads on this route?

   Usage

   For example the Lekki toll gate in Lagos

   Grammar Note

   dey marks location or existence. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

10. Wetin be di parking rules for here?

    What are the parking rules here?

    Usage

    Street parking can mean fines or towing

    Grammar Note

    Wetin be ...? asks 'what is/are ...?'. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

11. Di car no wan start.

    The car won't start

    Usage

    Report breakdowns to the rental company

    Grammar Note

    wan can also mean 'is inclined to', so no wan = 'will not'. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

12. I wan return di car early.

    I'd like to return the car early

    Usage

    When your plans change

    Grammar Note

    wan + verb expresses "want to". (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

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