Sande bush – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
The secret initiation society for females
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "The girls went to the Sande bush."
English: "The girls entered the secret initiation society."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Sande bush" means "The secret initiation society for females". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Sande bush" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Sande bush" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "The secret initiation society for females" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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