Difference between revisions of "waka"
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* From English ''walk'' | * From English ''walk'' | ||
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* Sey person or someting dey use leg go somewhere. | * Sey person or someting dey use leg go somewhere. | ||
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:* {{ux|dv|Because e '''waka''' go farm, e leg con dey pain am.|NSC_Ajede_2020, Beacuse he walked to the farm, his legs hurt.}} | :* {{ux|dv|Because e '''waka''' go farm, e leg con dey pain am.|NSC_Ajede_2020, Beacuse he walked to the farm, his legs hurt.}} | ||
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:* {{ux|dv|Na only you '''waka''' come?|NSC_Ajede_2020, Did you come alone?}} | :* {{ux|dv|Na only you '''waka''' come?|NSC_Ajede_2020, Did you come alone?}} | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 4 January 2022
Naija
Etymology1
- From English walk
Alternative Form
Pronunciation
- wàká
Verb
- Sey person or someting dey use leg go somewhere.
- Because e waka go farm, e leg con dey pain am. — NSC_Ajede_2020, Beacuse he walked to the farm, his legs hurt.
- Na only you waka come? — NSC_Ajede_2020, Did you come alone?
Translations
- English: walk
Etymology2
- From Hausa: waka, uwar ka, lit. 'your mother!'
Pronunciation
- wákà
Interjection
- Wetin de dey tell person when person want curse person.
- waka dere! You dey crase! — NSC_2021, Fool! You are crazy!
Translations
- English: fool