Big Book – Meaning in Kolokwa

Common

Meaning

educated/advanced English/big words

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "La your big book, don’t bring it to me oh"

English: "Don’t speak to me using vernacular I don’t understand."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Big Book" means "educated/advanced English/big words". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Big Book" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Big Book" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "educated/advanced English/big words" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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