Bush wife/native woman – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
Country wife; native woman
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "He brought his bush wife to town."
English: "He brought his country wife to the city."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Bush wife/native woman" means "Country wife; native woman". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Bush wife/native woman" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Bush wife/native woman" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "Country wife; native woman" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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