Jollof rice – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
a dish similar to Spanish rice (orange in color from tomato paste)
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "She cooked sweet jollof rice."
English: "She cooked delicious orange-colored rice."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Jollof rice" means "a dish similar to Spanish rice (orange in color from tomato paste)". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
Related Kolokwa Words
Billhook
A small cutting tool for harvesting rice
Food & Local CravingsButta rice
Starchy imported rice from china
Food & Local CravingsChicken soup
Bullion cubes
Food & Local CravingsKaylay Willie
Friend plantain with pepper (cut very finely)
People & Social StatusKeep comping
“keep company”; to visit someone
CommonKesh heh
“catch head”; to become intoxicated/drunk
Physicality & HealthTranslate "Jollof rice" in context
Use our Liberian Kolokwa translator to translate full sentences containing "Jollof rice".
Understanding "Jollof rice" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Jollof rice" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "a dish similar to Spanish rice (orange in color from tomato paste)" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
Explore more words in our Kolokwa Dictionary, or translate full sentences using the Kolokwa to English Translator. You can also explore our Nigerian Pidgin Dictionary to compare similar West African English-based creoles.