Chinee leh – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
a cheap, battery operated electric lamp, made in China
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "Lih ullur Chinee leh na geh nattin inside."
English: "The Chinese light isn’t worth much."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Chinee leh" means "a cheap, battery operated electric lamp, made in China". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Chinee leh" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Chinee leh" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "a cheap, battery operated electric lamp, made in China" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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