Hungry rice – Meaning in Kolokwa

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Meaning

millet

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "She planting hungry rice."

English: "She is planting millet."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Hungry rice" means "millet". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Hungry rice" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Hungry rice" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "millet" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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