Kpaku – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To be slim or small for one’s age
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "The boy is kpaku for his age."
English: "The boy is small for his age."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Kpaku" means "To be slim or small for one’s age". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Kpaku" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Kpaku" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To be slim or small for one’s age" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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