Fiya behine – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To pressure; To force someone to do something
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "I will fiya behine him to pay me."
English: "I will pressure him to pay me."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Fiya behine" means "To pressure; To force someone to do something". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Fiya behine" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Fiya behine" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To pressure; To force someone to do something" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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