Koningi – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
the koning, a traditional stringed instrument with a calabash (also called a “belly harp”)
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "He playing the koningi."
English: "He is playing the traditional belly harp."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Koningi" means "the koning, a traditional stringed instrument with a calabash (also called a “belly harp”)". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Koningi" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Koningi" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "the koning, a traditional stringed instrument with a calabash (also called a “belly harp”)" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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