Chakla – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean."
English: "The way you all have messed up this room, when I open my eyes, this room should be clean."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Chakla" means "To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Chakla" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Chakla" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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