Martial Arts

4 phrases · Nigerian Pidgin with romanization, English and audio

  1. Wen di class go start?

    What time does the class start?

    Usage

    Asking when a class starts

    Grammar Note

    go + verb marks the future. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

  2. Class for women dey?

    Do you have a class for women?

    Usage

    Looking for a women's class

    Grammar Note

    dey expresses 'there is'. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

  3. Rest for five minutes, den drink water.

    Rest for five minutes and drink water.

    Usage

    Telling someone to take a break in training

    Grammar Note

    Commands start with the bare verb, with no subject. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

  4. E don do for today. You try well-well.

    That is enough for today. You did well.

    Usage

    Ending a session with praise

    Grammar Note

    don do means 'that is enough'; try means 'do well'. (composed from dictionary-verified words by regular grammar; the whole sentence itself is not attested)

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