Half dry – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
smoked fish or “bush meat” soaked in water, then smoked over a fire
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "Use half dry meat for the soup."
English: "Use partially smoked meat for the stew."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Half dry" means "smoked fish or “bush meat” soaked in water, then smoked over a fire". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Half dry" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Half dry" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "smoked fish or “bush meat” soaked in water, then smoked over a fire" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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