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na
What does na mean?
Used to identify or emphasize something, similar to "it is" in English, and often used for focus at the start of a sentence.
"Na him be my oga — That's my boss."
Origin
Core Pidgin grammatical particle; documented on naijalingo.com and used throughout example sentences in Wikipedia's "Nigerian Pidgin" article (e.g. "Na which kain wahala be this").
Frequently asked questions
What does "na" mean in Pidgin?
It's a copula meaning "it is" or "that is," often used to emphasize or identify something.
How is it different from "dey"?
"Dey" expresses ongoing state or action, while "na" is used for identification/emphasis, like "Na me" (It's me).
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