assume

Naija

Etymology

• From English: assume

Pronunciation

àzjûm

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Verb

1. Make person dey reason someting wey e no sure put.

   • You no suppose dey assume. You go call your oga make e tell you wetin you suppose do.  — (You shouldn't make assumptions. You should call your boss so she'll tell you what you are supposed to do.)

2. Make person dey do like sey e too know someting

   • You just dey assume. Hand go touch you o.  — (You are acting proud. You will get in trouble.)

Synonym

• raise shoulder, buga, guess

Translation

• English: assume, priding