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    Elda/eldor – Meaning in Kolokwa

    People & Social Status

    Meaning

    A title of respect for an older man/woman

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "Listen to what the elda saying."

    English: "Listen to what the older man/woman is saying."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Elda/eldor" means "A title of respect for an older man/woman". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Elda/eldor" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Elda/eldor" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A title of respect for an older man/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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