Hungry tam – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
the rainy season period before harvest, when grain supplies run low
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "It is hard during hungry tam."
English: "It is difficult during the rainy season before harvest."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Hungry tam" means "the rainy season period before harvest, when grain supplies run low". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Hungry tam" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Hungry tam" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "the rainy season period before harvest, when grain supplies run low" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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