Long devil – Meaning in Kolokwa

Common

Meaning

a Dahn (“Gio”) masked dancer on stilts

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "The long devil dancing in the town."

English: "The stilt dancer is performing in the town."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Long devil" means "a Dahn (“Gio”) masked dancer on stilts". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Long devil" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Long devil" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "a Dahn (“Gio”) masked dancer on stilts" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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