Datapoint Nigerian Pidgin/Definite articles

The definite article dì is used optionally.

Values

Definite article distinct from demonstratives

Example 17-44:
nyam
nyam
yam
the/a/some yam(s)

Source: Faraclas 1996: 172

Example 17-45:
dì nyam
dì
art.def
nyam
yam
the yam

Source: Faraclas 1996: 172

Confidence:
Very certain