Mami wata – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A mermaid spirit belief to inhabit various bodies of water
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "They say mami wata living in that river."
English: "They claim a mermaid spirit lives in that river."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Mami wata" means "A mermaid spirit belief to inhabit various bodies of water". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Mami wata" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Mami wata" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A mermaid spirit belief to inhabit various bodies of water" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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