gavay – Meaning in Kolokwa

Common

Meaning

Someone who has died; someone escaped

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "The old man gavay yesterday."

English: "The old man passed away yesterday."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "gavay" means "Someone who has died; someone escaped". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "gavay" in Liberian Kolokwa

"gavay" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "Someone who has died; someone escaped" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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