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    Passava – Meaning in Kolokwa

    Common

    Meaning

    (“piassava”) – the raffia palm (as known as “bamboo”)

    Example in Conversation

    Kolokwa: "He cutting passava in the swamp."

    English: "He is cutting raffia palm in the swamp."

    Translation to English

    In Liberian Kolokwa, "Passava" means "(“piassava”) – the raffia palm (as known as “bamboo”)". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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    Understanding "Passava" in Liberian Kolokwa

    "Passava" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "(“piassava”) – the raffia palm (as known as “bamboo”)" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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