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    Jor – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common

    Meaning

    Please, or used for heavy emphasis at the end of a sentence

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "Leave me jor, I not in the mood."

    English: "Please leave me alone, I am not in the mood."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Jor" means "Please, or used for heavy emphasis at the end of a sentence". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Jor" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Jor" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "Please, or used for heavy emphasis at the end of a sentence" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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