Hiking & Trekking

5 phrases · Nigerian Pidgin with romanization, English and audio

  1. Wia dis road go?

    Where does this road lead?

    Usage

    Checking where a road leads at a fork

    Grammar Note

    go is the verb 'go'; the question word where comes first. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

  2. Dis road long?

    Is this road long?

    Usage

    Checking how long a route is

    Grammar Note

    A question keeps statement word order; only the intonation rises. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

  3. I don tire. Make we rest small.

    I am tired. Let's rest a little.

    Usage

    Suggesting a break when tired

    Grammar Note

    don marks completion; don tire means 'have become tired'. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

  4. I fit hire guide?

    Can I hire a local guide?

    Usage

    When you want to hire a guide

    Grammar Note

    fit means 'can'; the question keeps statement order. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

  5. Di road dey open today?

    Is the road open today?

    Usage

    Checking whether a route is open

    Grammar Note

    A question keeps statement word order; only the intonation rises. (Composed from common words by regular grammar; not a fixed phrase.)

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