Compliments

9 phrases · Nigerian Pidgin with romanization, English and audio

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

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