You try!
Well done
Usage
The standard praise for effort; try here means did well
Grammar Note
You try is a set phrase that praises effort. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
You get deep knowledge.
Your knowledge is deep
Usage
To praise a knowledgeable person
Grammar Note
get means 'have'. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
You get plenty wisdom.
Your wisdom is great
Usage
Showing respect to an elder or someone who gave advice
Grammar Note
plenty goes before the noun meaning 'a lot of'. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
Your cloth fine well-well.
Your clothing is excellent
Usage
To praise someone's stylish or traditional outfit
Grammar Note
cloth refers to clothing in general. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
You be good pesin.
You are a good person
Usage
To someone who has been kind to you
Grammar Note
be links a noun predicate: 'you are ...'. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
Your work good well-well.
Your work is excellent
Usage
To praise a craftsperson or colleague's work
Grammar Note
The adjective good serves as the predicate. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
Your singing na di best.
Your singing is the best
Usage
After hearing someone sing
Grammar Note
na links a noun phrase as predicate. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
You sabi dance well.
Your dancing is skillful
Usage
After watching someone dance
Grammar Note
sabi + verb means 'be good at ...'. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
Your character good.
Your character is good
Usage
A polite way to praise someone's character
Grammar Note
The adjective good serves as the predicate. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)
More Nigerian Pidgin phrases
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