Gbana – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
Mischievous, unruly
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "This child is too gbana."
English: "This child is too mischievous."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Gbana" means "Mischievous, unruly". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Gbana" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Gbana" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "Mischievous, unruly" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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