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Krio is a language derived from Old English mixed with several “native tongues” as well as elements of Portuguese and French. Its similarity to English makes it very easy to understand and learn. To get you started, I’ve compiled a few necessary phrases – learn these and you’ll be able to navigate Sierra Leone in no time.
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Bad bad oneBad bad one is popular slang here for an extreme affirmative. For example, when dancing in the street during a festival a local may ask you “ you enjoy o?!” and you must reply “bad bad one!!” – please note that there is a an emphasis on each “bad.” Also, more “bad’s” can be added if you really are feeling it, so you might reply “bad bad bad bad bad one!!!!!!!!!!” |
More Krio Phrases
Ah de wit uPlenty yagba don fal down pan we Ah don chop me money U da vex me Sista ah no be wan dat Usai you been do dem bad bad bad tings You loss O Bad bad one Belly-Belly tumba Small–small Pass Mak(mark) Mummi an Daddy business Ah tell god tanki Except otherwise Look at Fol(fowl) in botu Kondo fat |