Co wator – Meaning in Kolokwa

Greetings & Everyday Basics

Meaning

variously could refer to a bribe, or to welcome you with liquor

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "They ask for co wator at the gate."

English: "They asked for a bribe at the checkpoint."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Co wator" means "variously could refer to a bribe, or to welcome you with liquor". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Co wator" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Co wator" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "variously could refer to a bribe, or to welcome you with liquor" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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