Electronics

1. Computer

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

2. Battery

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

3. Generator

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

4. WiFi

   Wi-Fi

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

5. Internet

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

6. SIM card

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

7. Camera

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

8. Radio

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

9. Fan

   Usage

   Naming a device or appliance

   Grammar Note

   An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

10. Cable

    Usage

    Naming a device or appliance

    Grammar Note

    An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

11. TV

    Usage

    Naming a device or appliance

    Grammar Note

    An English-derived word used unchanged; it does not inflect.

12. Light

    Light (electricity)

    Usage

    In Nigeria light means electricity itself; power cuts are common

    Grammar Note

    In Pidgin light means 'electricity', not just 'light'.

13. Light dey?

    Is there electricity?

    Usage

    Checking whether the power is on

    Grammar Note

    dey expresses 'there is'; light means electricity.

14. Light no dey.

    There is no electricity.

    Usage

    Reporting a power cut

    Grammar Note

    no is the negator placed before dey.

15. Make I on di radio?

    Should I turn on the radio?

    Usage

    Asking before switching on a device

    Grammar Note

    make + subject + verb gives 'should I ...?'; on means 'turn on'.

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