Sick bush – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A secret forest enclosure used for healing rituals
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "They took him to the sick bush."
English: "They took him to the secret forest enclosure for healing."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Sick bush" means "A secret forest enclosure used for healing rituals". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Sick bush" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Sick bush" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A secret forest enclosure used for healing rituals" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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