Broken English, also known as non-standard English or pidgin English, refers to a form of English that deviates from conventional grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. It is often used by individuals who are not native English speakers or who speak English as a second language. Here are some examples of broken English:
- “I go shop yesterday, but day no get bread.” (I went to the store yesterday, but they didn’t have any bread.)
- “She day go school every day make she learn.” (She goes to school every day to learn.)
- “He no know where he dey go.” (He doesn’t know where he is going.)
- “I like eat rice, but no like eat fish.” (I like eating rice, but I don’t like eating fish.)
- “He tell me say he no fit come.” (He told me that he couldn’t come.)
- “She no sabi speak English well.” (She doesn’t know how to speak English well.)
- “I see am for market yesterday.” (I saw him/her at the market yesterday.)
- “He go go school for morning.” (He will go to school in the morning.)
- “We dey wait for you since.” (We have been waiting for you for a long time.)
- “I no go fit come the party, I get work.” (I won’t be able to come to the party; I have work.)
It’s important to note that broken English is not considered standard or formal English. It may vary in structure, grammar, and vocabulary from one speaker to another.
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While it can sometimes hinder effective communication, it is essential to be patient and understanding when interacting with individuals who are still learning or have limited proficiency in English.
