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    Palava – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common

    Meaning

    (“palaver”) – an argument or disagreement (from Portuguese)

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "We don't want no palava here."

    English: "We do not want any arguments here."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Palava" means "(“palaver”) – an argument or disagreement (from Portuguese)". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Palava" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Palava" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "(“palaver”) – an argument or disagreement (from Portuguese)" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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